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Kevin Crossland Obituary

CROSSLAND, Kevin Kevin Crossland was born January 29,1951 in San Francisco. His parents, Rita and Archie Crossland later settled in the Land Park area of Sacramento. Archie was an owner of Bonney and Gordon where Kevin often worked growing up. Kevin graduated from Christian Brothers High School. He competed in downhill ski racing and was chosen to be on the Olympic Hopeful team but injury prevented him from going to the Olympics. He then attended Menlo School and later graduated from Cal. While at Cal he belonged to the Beta house, played rugby, and coached the Cal ski team. Kevin remained the most avid of Cal supporters. He fundraised, mentored football players, attended football games, and befriended everyone he met along the way. There was a Cal sticker on every vehicle he owned and a well-stocked Cal "shrine" full of mementos and photos that filled his office. After college Kevin worked in the clothing industry and later became a financial advisor. He married and started a family. His daughter, Emily, and son, Ryan were always near and dear to his heart. He loved his children. Kevin touched people everywhere he went. His love for people was genuine. He gave so freely of himself. Kevin was sober for 32 years and remained active in the recovery community by serving on boards, sponsoring other recovering alcoholics, and reaching out to families in need. He loved playing tennis and helped to bring Napa its first professional tennis tournament. He also loved duck hunting and belonged to several clubs in the valley. He was recently elected to sit on the California Waterfowl Association board working in fundraising and habitat improvement. Kevin passed away suddenly on January 26, 2015 at his home in Napa. He is survived by his daughter, Emily Schroeder (Todd Schroeder), son, Ryan Crossland, step children, Nick (Kate), Jack, Anika, and Kellen Chasuk, and wife Francesca Kirkpatrick. Kevin is deeply missed by friends too numerous to count. Celebration of Kevin's life will held on Wednesday Feb. 4 at 11am at St. Apollinaris Church, 3700 Lassen St., Napa, CA. Reception to follow at Napa Valley Country Club. In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation to one of Kevin's favorite things: California Waterfowl Association, 1346 Blue Oaks Blvd., Roseville, CA 95648 or Cal Athletic Development, 195 Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, CA 94720.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Jan. 30, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Kevin Crossland

23 Entries

Don Scurfield

February 3, 2015

A great mate from the ski fields, tennis court and all the good times for many years. Kevin enriched so many people he touched, myself included. My condolences to family.

Phillip Andrews

February 3, 2015

So long, pal. Thanks for the good times and great memories we had in Fresno.

February 1, 2015

Kev was one in a million! He was so fun to be around, he could make an event out of going to the hardware store. He shared his love ,f people at the very opportunity! Like his beloved " Bopps" he literally emitted good vibrations.For 45 yrs he was a funny, loyal, and devoted friend. Kevin gave freely of himself to anyone who needed help.His sense of humor was outrageous and he found things to laugh about everywhere. Like most truly great men. He was the primary target of his own laughter. All of us who knew him feel cheated, deprived and outraged that this delightful bear of a man left us 30 years too soon. Kevin will live in our hearts and minds forever. His wisdom, charity and genuine goodness will endure and remind us of a life spent in putting other's first. Adios, amigo. Don Gomez, Gigante Beach, Nicaragua.

Liz Runyon/Mulligan

January 31, 2015

I knew Kevin and his wonderful mom, dad and sister for most of my life. He was always a shining star! Infectious since of humor. Myself and my family send much love and hugs to all his family and his dear friends.

January 31, 2015

All our lives, and especially those of Kevin's family, are diminished by this loss. He will always be in our hearts as the wonderful person he was. My deepest condolences to the family.

Jack Abelson

January 31, 2015

I have known Kevin since the Menlo College days,and the ski team there.
Such a warm, funny,kind guy, with a huge heart and huge sense of humor!I am honored to have called him my friend, and am sorry he had to leave us all so soon. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Love,
Mary Coolidge Tetrault
Alpine Meadows, Calif

January 31, 2015

This is indeed a shock, and reminds us all how fragile life is...Kevin was a great childhood friend of mine and my sisters. we lived 4 houses apart in Land Park...I left Sacramento in the mid 80's and lived in San Francisco and the last 16 years in Scottsdale. Altho I haven't seen Kevin in years, his legacy and infectious 'gravely' voice will forever be a memory of mine. Cleary after his sobriety, Kevin made quite an impression on those around him. I personally loved his parents dearly and his sister Colleen... our best wishes to his family and Kevin will be missed...

beth wooley

January 31, 2015

Kevin, you will you be mussed, especially your humor and big smle. I'm so blessed to have spent that time with you 32 years ago I getting sober. You were my soft place to fall in a very hard time. BLESSINGS Beth Wooley

Trish Chasuk Boaz

January 30, 2015

Kevin was a kind funny person. I was very happy to know him and send my sincerest condolences to his entire family. With much love.

Dale Silva

January 30, 2015

Kevin I will miss your smile and welcome hand you were always eager to offer each time we met . Your visits in Sacramnto to visit my brothers were gratifying to me as well because you were so inclusive with your genuine friendliness. Aloha nui loa

Janet Fricke

January 30, 2015

Praying for Kevin's entire family during this difficult time. Kevin was a bright light here on earth and will be missed my many. He is now with our Father in heaven.

Mike Lucia

January 30, 2015

We lived together in the Beta house, worked at Hastings men's clothing store together and duck hunted together. We talked every week.
There's a huge void in my heart and soul. RIP, my brother.

Tom Maclaughlin

January 30, 2015

Thankyou Kevin for being a trusted friend. I am confident that you have by now found the ultimate powder run and just hope you save some "freshies " for the rest of us-God Bless and may you rest in peace!!!With all my love Tom MacLaughlin

Jennifer Adams Kappp

January 30, 2015

Kevin always had a twinkle in his eye and was a bright spot on the Cal campus. Sending hug to Cissy.

Jay Carlson

January 30, 2015

The very best to the Crossland family and all that it it stands for... BEST

Amy Loring

January 30, 2015

To the Crossland Family and his family in Napa our condolences from Swallows Nest in Sacramento. A wonderful man and a wonderful neighbor. Always fun to talk to. We will miss him as a neighbor and in the "Nest". Rest in peace my friend. Gone too soon.

Betty Brown

January 30, 2015

The world is a little dimmer without Kevin in it..my heart is heavy today for the Crossland family. He was larger than life itself!

Jocelyn "Jocie" Holkko-Overholt

January 30, 2015

My sincere condolences to the Crossland family. I have fond memories growing up with "Sissy" and Kevin. Kevin was my first date when I was 15, when he took me to see a Warren Miller Ski film at Memorial Auditorium. Many good ski days too! I know he will be deeply missed by all who had the good fortune to know him.

Mark Poletti

January 30, 2015

Thank you Kevin for enriching my life in so many various ways. Your friendship was genuine and I will always cherish the lessons we shared and the laughter created in the process.

January 30, 2015

We are thinking of Kevin's family with love and heart felt condolences. He will be missed. Pam and Greg Hayden

Kevin, College Days 1972-3

Pam Eldred Hayden

January 30, 2015

Mark Waterbury

January 30, 2015

My condolences to Emily, Ryan and the whole Crossland family. Kevin was a great man! I loved talking rugby with him. He was a great supporter to so many I knew. Always a smile on his face.

January 30, 2015

From Amy to Frannie and Emily and Ryan - I am so sad and sorry for your loss. Blessings. Kevin was larger than life.
GO BEARS

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