A memorial mass for Rose Crumb will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Queen of Angels Church, 209 W. 11th St., Port Angeles, with the Rev. Dennis Robb officiating. A rosary service will be held at 7 p.m. the evening before Friday, January 4, 2019, also at Queen of Angels Church.

Mrs. Crumb died at home surrounded by family December 19, 2018. There was cremation.

She was born December 26, 1925, to Stuart and Cecelia Murphy Root, in Waseca, Minnesota. She graduated from the College of Saint Catherine, Department of Nursing, in St. Paul, Minnesota. She practiced her profession for many years in Port Angeles and was a founder and the director of the Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County from 1978 to 2009.

Her husband, T.L. "Red" Crumb, died in 1984. Also preceding her in death were her brothers, Joseph and James Root; and sister, Kathleen Root.

Survivors include sons, Steven of Spokane, Gregory of Renton, Jeffrey of Port Angeles, Patrick of Seattle, Michael of North Bend, and foster son, Duane Dorsey of Portland. Surviving daughters are Pamela Leptich of Seattle, Debra Crumb of Sequim, Mary Kreider of Port Angeles, and Lori Rolley of Olympia. Other survivors include sisters, Irene Jeddeloh, Marlene Schroeder and Genelle Doyle; brother Michael Root; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made to the Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County, 540 E. Eighth St., Port Angeles, WA, 98362, or to the Crumb Memorial Foundation, which benefits Queen of Angels School, 1007 S. Oak St., Port Angeles, WA 98362.

Drennan & Ford Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Interment will be at Ocean View Cemetery in Port Angeles.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Peninsula Daily News from Jan. 2 to Jan. 3, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Rose Crumb

10 Entries

Astrid Raffinpeyloz

January 5, 2019

Few individuals have the vision, the tenacity, the grit and the grace to accomplish something new and radically different for their community. Rose was one of them, working relentlessly and sending love and light as she went. May her soul rest in peace.

Christopher Thomsen

January 4, 2019

Rose - You were a strong, yet gentle woman who knew how to care for, explore and live every inch of life. You showed us how actions, not words, are the only real and lasting testament of true faith. You are an inspiration and a role model to all of us and we thank you for your kindness, your love and your humility...

Pamela Leptich

January 3, 2019

Mama darling, you were all that and so much more. Your self-written Obit could have gone many more column inches, but you remained oh so humble till the end, and left all of your accolades out. Love you always. Pamela

Melissa E.

January 3, 2019

A most generous, kind and a loving lady. My heartfelt condolences, Genelle and family.

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Heidi Crumb

January 2, 2019

Love you Grandma, Thank you for all you were and all you did.

Tina Rocheleau

January 2, 2019

I had the honor of working for Rose for many years, and can not adequately express how grateful I will always be for her wisdom, patience, and kindness. She was the most wonderful person that I will ever have had the privilege of knowing (and, yes Rose, I can hear you scoffing at my words in my mind!) God bless her and all of her wonderful family.

Jane Childers

January 2, 2019

I will always remember Rose telling her story of arriving in Port Angeles, rounding the corner of Morse hill, & when seeing the mountains, said "This is home!" She was definitely a role model with a smile that you will never forget. Those that knew her remember her positive attitude. She was a real jewel to this community.

Nicole Crumb

January 2, 2019

Grandma,
The boys and I love and miss you so much. You'll forever be in our hearts and watching over us from above.

Julia Ells

January 1, 2019

Dearest Rose
There is no one I could possibly admire more. Your truth, kindness and humor were given to all. Your humanity and generosity was boundless. Your wisdom and just plane good advice, backed up with real help with my own mother could never be repayed. Rose you did not surprise me when you did not go kicking and screaming., as you said you would. You left us with Grace, Humor, Love and great Dignity. You will be greatly missed by your community. I will personally miss you so much, but I know you are very happy where you're at.
Love You
Julia

Debbie Crumb

January 1, 2019

Thanks for everything, Mom. Love and miss you!

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