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James Crum Obituary
March 26, 1952 - January 2, 2021
Sacramento, California - Jim passed away on Jan. 2, 2021 at the age of 68 in Sacramento, CA. Jim was born in Seattle, WA to Carlyle D. Crum and Doris "Deany" (Moyer) Crum on March 26, 1952. He graduated from Mira Loma High School in 1970 and received a football scholarship to the University of Missouri which he later transferred to San Francisco State University where he graduated. He also attended American River College.
He worked for the State of California and the County of Los Angeles, Child Support Department where he retired in 2016. He was an original season ticket holder for the Sacramento Kings, loved his San Francisco 49ers football team and was an avid golfer.
He is survived by his wife, Diane (Plaza) Crum, stepchildren Ruben (Michelle) Plaza and Zachary Gibb; grandchildren Zariah, Quentin and Mila; brother Chris (Karen) Crum; nephews Matt (Michelle) and Brian (Amie); grandnephews Matthew, Michael, and Timothy; grandnieces Megan and Madeline, as well as his extended family and a lifetime of dear friends.
He will be remembered for his compassion, quick wit and a genuine love for his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, his uncle Tom Moyer and aunts Louise (Moyer) Thompson and Gloria (Crum) Mashburn. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, no memorial service will be held at this time.
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ChuckPlog
June 8, 2021
Played some golf w him the last few years and enjoyed his enthusiasm for the game. As an El Camino Eagle DE in 1969 I was well aware of his gridiron prowess. Gentleman to the end. RIP Jim
Cathy Carter
February 19, 2021
The Mira Loma group of classmates are still a tight group. We are all talking about Jim what a great football player he was. I was always happy to find him to invite to the class reunions. Jim will be missed by all. Cathy Carter
Jim Handy
February 13, 2021
The last time I spoke with Jim was at our 40th high school reunion. I had not seen nor spoke with him for many years until that time. We were so happy to see each other. We talked to with another and it seemed like no time had elapsed. That occurs when best of friends see each other after time. Jim was a close and wonderful friend. Yes, we had football, but we had so much more. I cannot believe he is gone and my regret we did not stay in touch. My prayers are with his family and friends. A wonderful person has been lost. Some what fitting we lose Jim and Coach Brown so close to one another.
TEAMMATE
February 9, 2021
WAY, WAY, WAY TO EARLY FOR JIM TO BE GONE, I CAN SUM IT UP IN ONE LINE, WHAT A JOY TO SEE HIM RUN WITH THE FOOTBALL AT EL CAMINO FOOTBALL STADIUM, A TEAMMATE
Ken Marks
February 8, 2021
Was sorry to hear of the passing of Jim several weeks ago. Knew Jim first from Mira Loma, and then later at our local fitness gym. Absolutely both a great athlete and person. I hope your family is coping as best they can. The world lost a good one.
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