David Crum

1953 - 2025

David Wilson Crum age 71 passed at his home in Fair Oaks surrounded by family on August 27, 2025, after a courageous 8 year battle with Lung Cancer.

He was born to Wilson and Ilene Crum on December 9,1953 in San Bernadino, CA. He played in the mountains and deserts of Southern California and his childhood was like an episode of "the little rascals". His family moved to Northern California when he was 8 years old. They first lived in North Highlands and then bought a home in Citrus Heights near Rusch Park where he spent time playing outdoors in the creek, playing baseball, and riding bicycles.

David graduated from San Juan High School January 1972, and then attended American River Junior College where he studied welding. David found he could make a good wage working and put further education on hold to pursue many trades.

David was a hard worker. Starting at 9 yrs old, he babysat and mowed lawns. As he got older, he washed dishes at his cousin Nancy's restaurant in Sonora and at Loves Wood Pit BBQ Restaurant in Sacramento.

He worked at the Carl Greer Inn as a maintenance worker. He was a Boom crane operator for Latham Lumber. David worked as a truck driver, mechanic,welder, and painter for the big rigs for Robert West Trucking.

David worked for R&R Masonry, where he laid brick, was a hod carrier, built chimneys, and fireplaces. He also maintained and was a mechanic for their vehicles and equipment. He could point out homes in the area that he helped build.

David was a carpenter, mechanic and equipment operator for commercial construction projects. He drove forklifts. David was a maintenance coordinator for Horizon West Inc. and was responsible for 10 convalescent hospitals physical plant and supervised and instructed each facility's Maintenance personnel.

David's nickname was the "Energizer Bunny" and he always kept busy helping his friends and family working on projects.

David led an interesting life. He has traveled to lots of places including Switzerland, Italy, and Hawaii. He camped along the Pacific Ocean and at Yosemite. He was a certified scuba driver. He was captain of his ship when he had a house boat and sailboat.

David was a great storyteller and all of those adventures in life helped to make those stories so interesting. Some of his favorite stories came from his truck driving days. Although he worked many days in a row and long hours, he got to see a lot of the country by driving. It was his "Smokey and the Bandit" era.

He is survived by life partner Beth Miller her son Zeb Miller, daughter Emmily Pruitt (Dan) grandson Waylon, son Jacob Miller (Emily), granddaughter Elianna, Grandson James, Sister Christina Scott, her 3 daughters Jennifer, Janice, Jill, their children and grandchildren. From his previous marriage to Sheree Crum: Niece Ashley, Nephew Ryan and his many close cousins from Florida to California.

David loved God. He believed in Jesus. We know he is in Heaven. He prayed daily for his friends and family. He loved his family near and far. He was a loyal friend. He loved our country and was a patriot. He loved being "papa" to his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed, but we know we will connect in heaven when we get there.

He is now together with his favorite dogs Pixie, Hanz, and Magic and his cat Bob.

His celebration of life will be October 25, 2025 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Redeemer Covenant Church 6800 Main Ave Orangevale, CA 95662.

You are invited to drive your motorcycle or hot rod in honor of David's love for them. We will have a pop up car show in honor of David.

The family would like to thank the the Kaiser Medial Staff in Roseville for their care of David over the past 8 years and Sutter Hospice of Roseville Staff who assured David's comfort at home and supported the family so David's wish to stay at home could be honored.

In Lieu of cards and flowers, donations can be made in honor of David Crum to Sutter Hospice Roseville.

David... Keep on Hot Roddin' in Heaven!...

The family will have a private Burial at Sylvan Cemetery another day.