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Kenneth Crabtree Obituary
He was born March 17, 1944, to Kenneth M. Crabtree and Colleen M. Demming in San Bernardino.
He married Pamela Messick on June 25, 1970, in Glendale.
He was a conductor for the Union Pacific Railroad for 35 years.
Kenneth graduated in 1962 from Indio High School, where he was the Senior Class President and member of the Associated Student Body. He was active in football and basketball. His class was the first class to receive the Desert Valley League Championships in football and baseball.
Kenneth is survived by his wife, Pamela Crabtree of Calimesa; sons Keith Perry Crabtree of Calimesa and Kenneth Owen Crabtree of Santa Maria; a sister, Catheryn M. Ellis of Lompoc; his father, Kenneth M. Crabtree of Grand Terrace and his mother-in-law, Vi Messick of La Quinta; and three grandchildren.
Memorial services are 10 a.m. Sept. 9, 2006 at FitzHenry Funeral Home Chapel in Indio with private interment.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kenny Crabtree Memorial Fund at the Bank of America, 71-799 Hwy. 111, Rancho Mirage, Ca. 92270, would be appreciated.
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Sponsored by Suellen (Dawes) Gold.
Theresa Van Oosting
December 29, 2006
Dear Pam,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult days. I know this Christmas season is especially difficult for you.
You and Kenney were seated at our table at our last class reunion. I admired the fact that you two had been together so long and looked as happy as ever.
We Terans have many special memories of Kenney and his parents from our childhood as our Dads played adult softball in the desert. Those were the good old days for sure.
I know you have many friends who hold you up in prayer as we do. Know God's grace is always upon you.
Theresa Teran Van Oosting
Mike Kerrigan
November 11, 2006
Pam,
What a very humble man Kenny was. He always showed the utmost of respect towards me at all times. I will never forget how we use to high five each other every March 17th in the halls of I.H.S.(We were both born on the same day). Kenny will be remembered by all, for a long time to come.
Bill Claborn
October 19, 2006
Dear Pam,
I just heard about Kenny and am so sorry for your loss. We had
such great times in high school. Kenny was so competitive and a great friend. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
frank ault
October 2, 2006
Dear Pam:
Kenny was such a kind and helpful individual, yet he could be aggressive when he needed to accomplish something. I remember playing football, we would open up a small hole for him where he could get 3-5 yards, but he always fought to get 8-10 yards. Truly a wonderful man. It is hard to lose somebody so special who has been your life for so many years, but hopefully knowing that he is sleeping in heavenly peace now and that you have so many friends to share his memories with will ligthen the pain in your heart.
Bless you, Frank Ault
Bryce Pelren
September 22, 2006
My deepest sympathies and prayers to the family and friends of Kenny. He will be greatly missed. I remember him well, especially from football days at Indio High. (IHS class of '62)
Judy Ward-Stoner
September 22, 2006
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Lemuel Bonilla
September 21, 2006
Pam, may God's grace and mercy sustain you and Keith as you grieve in the days ahead. Memories of Kenny's humor and antics will forever be in our hearts.
Lemi Bonilla (Orange, CA)
Sue Rummonds
September 21, 2006
Dear Pam: Jim and I send to you and your family our sincere condolence in your loss. You and Kenny were truly best friends for most of your lives and those memories and experiences will bring you strength in your time of need....they will also keep your heart full of love.
My best memory of Kenny was his beautiful smile and warm personality and of course the two of you on the dance floor. Love Sue and Jim Rummonds
Kenneth Young
September 21, 2006
Dear Pam,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Kenny. I am happy to know that you are surrounded by many who love and care for you. May you be blessed with strength and courage.
Jim & Celeste (class of '62 & '65) De Lay
September 21, 2006
I got to know Kenny from football during the 1st year @ IHS. Quite the gentleman and a proven leader, on and off the field. One couldn't help but like him. I remember all the dances in the Gym and seeing Kenny and Pam gliding across the floor. What a beautiful couple. Kenny will live on in the hearts of those who knew him and loved him.
Suzi Gold
September 19, 2006
Dearest Pam & Keith,
Kenny will always remain very much alive in the memories of those who loved, respected and treasured him. May the love of family and friends comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.
Please know I will always be here for you!
Much Love,
Suellen
Carolyn Green
September 18, 2006
Dearest Pam-You are loved by many.open your heart to the memories. Kenny would want you to. Hugs Always, Carolyn Little Green
JOHN Owens jr
September 13, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Victoria Fierro-Garcia IHS Class of 1962
September 8, 2006
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cathy & Jack Ellis
September 8, 2006
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Don Smith.. 1962 Grad. IHS
September 8, 2006
Very Sorry for your loss.
Cami Boyd
September 8, 2006
Kenny, I never got the chance to tell you what you meant to me. You were the father I never had. You touched my life in so many ways, I know you are in heaven watching over Pam, Keith, Rich and me, and BeBe, Rusty, Sugar, Taffy, and of course your Lil Man. You are forever in my heart.
Bill Thrasher
September 8, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Keith Crabtree
September 8, 2006
I will miss you more than words could ever express,and love you forever, Your loveing son Keith Perry.
Richard Negrete
September 7, 2006
Kenny you were like a father to me.I miss and pray you are in a better place. i love you.RIP
Judy Prowse
September 7, 2006
Pam
I am so sorry to hear about Kenny.I'm sorry that I never got to know him.My thoughts and Prayers are with you an your family
Lucy Calderon
September 7, 2006
Ken, I still have fond memories of you and Pam from Indio High 1958 first class, Lucy "VONS"
Johnny Owens Jr.
September 7, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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