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November 22, 2016
I just noted Jim Crase's passing in a U of L publication. I was privileged to know and be a colleague of his. He was a scholar and a gentleman. He gave of his most precious commodity, his time and his commitment.
Condolences to all that will miss him and that will be many. David L. and Sandi Lawrence
Sue Garner Sims
August 16, 2016
Sorry to just recently hear that Dr. Crase passed away. He was my Mom and Dad's doctor for many years until he retired! Ray and I want to offer our sincere condolences.
Dottie Jeffries
June 17, 2016
Sincere condolences to the family. Many fond memories of a fine man.
John & Mary Jane Hines
June 3, 2016
Prayers for all the Crase family and friends. Kim, Kit, Karl, love you guys. Sorry for your loss.
Brenda Bowling
June 3, 2016
A fine doctor to my parents and myself and my children throughout the years. I was delighted to run into him last summer and speak with him after many years. Condolences to the family
Michael D. Thomas
June 2, 2016
Jim and I have been friends since I was 16 and he was 17 yrs. of age. We attended Berea College together and were roommates in medical school until he and Jan were married. He claimed that she could cook better than me. I value all the memories and the friendship and feel like I have lost a brother.
Vicki Allums
June 2, 2016
I had the opportunity to spend time with Dr. Crase when his dear wife, Jan, served on the Berea College Board of Trustees. He was a delightful person, and I enjoyed many spirited conversations with this wonderful couple. I extend my condolences and prayers to Dr. Crase's family and friends.
Judy Duerson
June 2, 2016
I started working with Jim and Jan on a project in the 90's and soon they became great friends. He was a mentor to so many and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to members of his family. I have heard so many great stories about each of you. He was so proud of you and your accomplishments.
Teresa Hill
June 2, 2016
If I lived one-hundredth of the way he did -- with an endless joy and curiousity, fueled by passion, but balanced with compassion, empathy, and above all, an irresistible sense of humor to keep it all in perspective -- then I will feel like I got it right. The measure of who he is lives on in the fierce love and pride he held for his wife and children and their children. I consider myself blessed to have known him. Jan and God get him back now. Love and prayers to Kim, Joe, Karl, Melissa, Kit and their families
Michael Rice
June 2, 2016
Dr. Crase was such a wonderful, thoughtful, kind, and funny man. His sense of humor could brighten your day. Everyone that knew him came away better.
Michael Rice
(Abbott Laboratories, ret.)
Vickie Francis
June 2, 2016
Dr.Crase was the doctor who checked my daughter when she was born some 23 yrs ago at lake Cumberland hospital. He came in my room and said "mom you little one is doing good , everything is ok with her." He was Doctor to both my girls the first 1yrs of their lives. A very nice and kind person. I am very sorry for the loss to the family.
June 1, 2016
Gwen, my love and prayers to you and all the family. May God help you through this difficult time.
A distant cousin. Lillian(Eldridge) Rowland
Phyllis Stamper Caudill
June 1, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with Jim's Family and Friends as they go forward the next hard days! Jim and I both grew up in same area of Roxana and Kings creek and attended Whitesburg High School together!! Jim was proud of his heritage!!!!
Ike Adams
May 31, 2016
Doc Crase was an everyday hero. He will be missed, big time.
Gary Eldridge
May 31, 2016
Saddened to hear of the passing of a truly wonderful individual. He was a distant cousin, a fellow Berea graduate, and a man we all will miss very much.
Bill & Margaret Mauney
May 31, 2016
Jim and Jan Crase each contributed so much to our community and throughout the state in a joyful way and brought excellence to all their endeavors. They simply loved life and people and were fiercely proud of their children. If only our communities had more citizens like them. We send our sympathy to each and every family member.
Carol Pearce
May 31, 2016
Sending my condolences. Many good memories of borrowing the boat.
Jan Mullinix
May 31, 2016
I am very saddened to learn of Jim's death. He was a wonderful person, Doctor, and a good friend for many years. He will definitely be missed.
Tamara (Price) Arment
May 31, 2016
When our mother was felled by a series of strokes I will never forget the sight of Dr. Crase standing at her bedside holding her hand. He had to tell us that she would never recover. As he spoke those words, tears rolled down his cheeks.
I had never seen the emotional side of a physician. His humanity was part of what made him a great doctor.
May you find peace in your memories of him and may your heart hold those memories close.
Bea Stigall Dukes & Family
May 30, 2016
Dr. Crase was a wonderful, caring physician that my late parents admired and trusted wholeheartedly. For Kim and the entire Crase family, we are sending our prayers and condolences.
Sabra Jo Pleasant
May 30, 2016
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
May 30, 2016
WORDS CAN NOT FULLY EXPLAIN MY DEEPEST SORROW ON PASSING OF MY DEAR FRIEND AND COLLGUE,AND MY RESPECT AND LOVE TO THE MEMBERS OF FAMILY,FEEL CERTAIN THAT HE HAS JOINED THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE,JAN, IN ETERNATY,FROM HOSSEIN AND FAMILY
May 30, 2016
Dr Crase was not only a great doctor to you but he was a great friend! He never met a stranger and was always willing to help!
My prayers for your sweet family.
May 30, 2016
To the Crase family:
Dr. Jim was a good man & always a friend to anyone he could help. My condolences!
Tom Fields, Mt Washington, Ky.
john little
May 29, 2016
To the Crase family I'd like to send heart felt condolences for your loss.
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