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Claude Crabb Obituary
March 8, 1940 - February 8, 2021
Resident of La Quinta
Claude Clarence Crabb, age 80, of La Quinta, California, passed away on February 8, 2021, due to complications from Covid-19. Claude was born in Carmel, CA on March 8, 1940. He graduated from Monterey High School as a star athlete and went on to play football at MPC, resulting in a Hall of Fame induction. He played football for the University of Colorado and for 7 additional years in the NFL. Claude played with the Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles, and ended his career with the Los Angeles Rams, where he met Kay. They were married on September 11, 1971, sharing almost 50 years of love and happiness. After his career in the NFL, Claude was an entrepreneur, showing his charisma and love of helping people in everything he did. In the late 1990's, he created The Claude Crabb Foundation to raise monies for the Boys and Girls Club as well as a variety of other local youth programs, highlighted by his annual Celebrity Golf Classic. He spent many years mentoring youth and helping them pursue their love of sports. His love of golf and mentorship, led him to working his later years as a marshal for The Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert, CA. He thoroughly enjoyed the game of golf and played a round whenever he got the chance. Claude's personality lit up the room and touched everyone he met. He made a special connection with anyone he crossed paths with and always put others before himself. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, always showing his unwavering love and support to all.
Claude leaves behind his wife Kay, children Shawnah married to Zemont Brown with daughter Alannah and Stacey married to Jamie Nielsen with children Joshua, Jalen and Danika, siblings Gary and Dennis Crabb, George Cornford, Karen Johnson and Lois Kreeger, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Claude is preceded in death by his parents, Claude Crabb Sr. and Christine Finkey, grandson Devinn Brown, and niece Claudia Johnson-Goodrich.
There will not be any services held at this time due to the Covid-19 pandemic, however, the family is hoping to have a celebration of life in the near future.
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Al Wagner
February 18, 2023
We had a class reunion last September and we all knew that Claude was there in spirit. He attended many of the reunions we had over the years, MUHS class of 1958, Everyone spoke of Claude in great admiration, reminding all of us that he was gone but was a cherished member of our class. Well liked, indeed, I doubt anyone can say anything but good things about our missing friend. In character and athleticism and as a great classmate, Claude was a prince among us,
roger
March 26, 2021
Sorry to hear about Claude's passing. Knew Claude from 1954 Monterey High Schooo and followed his football careerl Worked with Claude from 1997 to 2000 in telecom business. My condolences to Kay and family. Roger and Penny Bell
Ted Locicero
March 13, 2021
One of the best all around athlete who ever played at Monterey High. I was a football teammate and close friend. Claude had many a pre game meal at my house. He was one of my moms favorites. His picture was included on her wall of fame. He and Benny Enea will be having great fun, talking over old times
Dave and Patti Howell
March 6, 2021
We were so sorry to hear of Claude’s passing. Claude was a great guy with a beautiful family. Our prayers go out to the family, please know our hearts are with you all. Heaven got a lot brighter upon Claude’s arrival.
Jerry and Debbie Ogle
February 25, 2021
We would like to share our condolences to the entire Crabb family!. I'm happy to have talked to Claude and Kay a few short months ago I will treasure that conversation from now on! Rest in peace Claude!
Bruce and Linda Gossett
February 25, 2021
Having been friends and a teammate of Claude for 50 years I know he was an all around great guy. Personable, down to earth and always fun to be with. Generous with his time and love.
Al Wagner
February 24, 2021
A truly nice person, so warm and genuine. You will be greatly missed by all of your friends from Monterey High.
Deborah Crew
February 24, 2021
Claude you will always be a fixture in our hearts you will be missed but never forgotten your legacy will live on and I thank you for the warm memories rest in peace now so you have done a job well done
Harry Hellam, II
February 24, 2021
It's been many years since we helped around Monterey Wholesale. Your Dad and mine, putting up with us as we 'accidentally' dropped a few watermelons as we unloaded the truck, so we could eat the hearts of the melons. Playing 'burn out' with oranges, until one of us got splattered. So many memories of those early years. You will be missed. God speed on your next journey.
Harry Hellam, Jr.
Robert Kirby
February 24, 2021
Our condolences to the Crabbe family.
From the Kirbys of Monterey.
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