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Crabtree, Edward Vance

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Obituary of Crabtree, Edward Vance

Edward Vance Crabtree, 91 years young, resided in Coppell, Texas passed awayĀ peacefully at Sandy Lake Rehabilitation Center in Coppell in the early morning on January 9, 2016. Known as Vance by his friends and family early in life and Ed later, he was born at home in St. Joseph, Missouri, November 14, 1924. Ed is survived by his wife Louise Crabtree.Ā Ā Ā  Four sons:Ā  Mike Crabtree and his wife Donna of Coppell, TX; Terry Crabtree and his wife Mimi of Orlando, FL and Chicago, IL; Tim Crabtree and his wife Shelly of Howe, TX; Randy Crabtree of Dallas, TX; Daughter-in-law Doris Crabtree of Houston, TX; Step daughter:Ā  Marsha Gall; Stepson:Ā  Craig Bussey and his wife Shelly; as well as fourteen grandchildren and 7 great grand-children. He was raised in Bethany, Missouri by his father Clarence and mother Edith. The second of five surviving children, his siblings were Vivian, Robert (Bob), Venita of Marshalltown, IA and Regena of Englewood, FL. His life was shaped by love of family and the major world events of his time, the Great Depression and the Second World War. Hard work, fair play, steadfast loyalty, honesty, square dancing, the Methodist Church and love of family and friends were the hallmarks of his life. He was married to his high school sweetheart Lucy Belle Cox for 50 years. Following her death he found the perfect life partner in Louise Bussey Crabtree, his beloved wife of 14 years. Ed was preceded in death by his first wife Lucy Crabtree; son Ronald Vance Crabtree and his brother Robert Crabtree and sister Vivian Crabtree as well as his parents Clarence and Edith Woodward Crabtree. Visitation will be held at North Dallas Funeral Home, 2710 Valley View Lane Dallas, TXĀ 75234 this Thursday,Ā January 14 from 6pm to 8pm. Services to celebrate the life of Edward VanceĀ Crabtree will be held on Friday, January 15Ā at 1:00pm at WebbĀ Chapel United Methodist Church, 2536 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, TXĀ  75234. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in his honor to Webb Chapel United Methodist Church. 2536 Valley View Lane. Farmers Branch, TXĀ  75234. Please leave the family condolences and share memories on this website.  

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  1. Beverly Jean Lyons says:

    Dear Edward Vance Crabtree Family:
    Vance was such a good cousin to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you
    at this sad time.
    Love,
    Beverly Jean Lyons

    Beverly Jean Lyons

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Dear Edward Vance Crabtree Family:
    Vance was such a good cousin to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you
    at this sad time.
    Love,
    Beverly Jean Lyons

  2. Elizabeth Rodriguez says:

    Our condolences to our fellow church member Ed Crabtree. We love you and will miss you.

    Elizabeth Rodriguez

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Our condolences to our fellow church member Ed Crabtree. We love you and will miss you.

  3. Lynda L Mayberry says:

    The members of Webb Chapel United Methodist Church and I are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear member, Ed Crabtree. We will miss him dearly. In our sorrow we find joy in knowing that God’s light of love and kindness shined brightly through this his servant. May God continue to bless his wife, Louise, and family.

    Lynda L Mayberry

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    The members of Webb Chapel United Methodist Church and I are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear member, Ed Crabtree. We will miss him dearly. In our sorrow we find joy in knowing that God's light of love and kindness shined brightly through this his servant. May God continue to bless his wife, Louise, and family.

  4. Karen and Jim Laxson says:

    Dear Louise and family,
    We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Deepest sympathy – Jim and Karen Laxson

    Karen and Jim Laxson

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Dear Louise and family,
    We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Deepest sympathy - Jim and Karen Laxson

  5. Caryl Sherman-Gonzalez says:

    Beloved Randy & family. Jose & I are so saddened to learn of your loss. Peace to you all at this time and ever after. With love.

    Caryl Sherman-Gonzalez

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Beloved Randy & family. Jose & I are so saddened to learn of your loss. Peace to you all at this time and ever after. With love.

  6. Mary Miklos says:

    Ed was one of our most favorite people. He will be missed dearly.
    We love you Louise.
    Mary, Mick, Simon & April Miklos

    Mary Miklos

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Ed was one of our most favorite people. He will be missed dearly.
    We love you Louise.
    Mary, Mick, Simon & April Miklos

  7. Sherry Dupre Bridges says:

    We are so very sorry for your loss. We hope your many memories will be of comfort in the coming days.

    Sherry Dupre Bridges

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    We are so very sorry for your loss. We hope your many memories will be of comfort in the coming days.

  8. Dianne Campbell Fielder says:

    To the Crabtree Clan, my sincere and loving condolences. Ed was a Great example of a father and husband. He has left a wonderful legacy here on earth.

    Dianne Campbell Fielder

    Dianne Campbell Fielder

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    To the Crabtree Clan, my sincere and loving condolences. Ed was a Great example of a father and husband. He has left a wonderful legacy here on earth.

    Dianne Campbell Fielder

  9. AverIl and Robert, Vestal/Douglas says:

    It was our pleasure to know and dance with Ed he will be missed. Always a smile

    AverIl and Robert, Vestal/Douglas

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    It was our pleasure to know and dance with Ed he will be missed. Always a smile

9 thoughts on “Crabtree, Edward Vance”

  1. Beverly Jean Lyons

    Dear Edward Vance Crabtree Family:
    Vance was such a good cousin to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you
    at this sad time.
    Love,
    Beverly Jean Lyons

    Beverly Jean Lyons

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Dear Edward Vance Crabtree Family:
    Vance was such a good cousin to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you
    at this sad time.
    Love,
    Beverly Jean Lyons

  2. Elizabeth Rodriguez

    Our condolences to our fellow church member Ed Crabtree. We love you and will miss you.

    Elizabeth Rodriguez

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Our condolences to our fellow church member Ed Crabtree. We love you and will miss you.

  3. Lynda L Mayberry

    The members of Webb Chapel United Methodist Church and I are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear member, Ed Crabtree. We will miss him dearly. In our sorrow we find joy in knowing that God’s light of love and kindness shined brightly through this his servant. May God continue to bless his wife, Louise, and family.

    Lynda L Mayberry

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    The members of Webb Chapel United Methodist Church and I are deeply saddened by the loss of our dear member, Ed Crabtree. We will miss him dearly. In our sorrow we find joy in knowing that God's light of love and kindness shined brightly through this his servant. May God continue to bless his wife, Louise, and family.

  4. Karen and Jim Laxson

    Dear Louise and family,
    We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Deepest sympathy – Jim and Karen Laxson

    Karen and Jim Laxson

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Dear Louise and family,
    We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Deepest sympathy - Jim and Karen Laxson

  5. Caryl Sherman-Gonzalez

    Beloved Randy & family. Jose & I are so saddened to learn of your loss. Peace to you all at this time and ever after. With love.

    Caryl Sherman-Gonzalez

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Beloved Randy & family. Jose & I are so saddened to learn of your loss. Peace to you all at this time and ever after. With love.

  6. Ed was one of our most favorite people. He will be missed dearly.
    We love you Louise.
    Mary, Mick, Simon & April Miklos

    Mary Miklos

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    Ed was one of our most favorite people. He will be missed dearly.
    We love you Louise.
    Mary, Mick, Simon & April Miklos

  7. Sherry Dupre Bridges

    We are so very sorry for your loss. We hope your many memories will be of comfort in the coming days.

    Sherry Dupre Bridges

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    We are so very sorry for your loss. We hope your many memories will be of comfort in the coming days.

  8. Dianne Campbell Fielder

    To the Crabtree Clan, my sincere and loving condolences. Ed was a Great example of a father and husband. He has left a wonderful legacy here on earth.

    Dianne Campbell Fielder

    Dianne Campbell Fielder

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    To the Crabtree Clan, my sincere and loving condolences. Ed was a Great example of a father and husband. He has left a wonderful legacy here on earth.

    Dianne Campbell Fielder

  9. AverIl and Robert, Vestal/Douglas

    It was our pleasure to know and dance with Ed he will be missed. Always a smile

    AverIl and Robert, Vestal/Douglas

    Thursday October 13, 2022

    It was our pleasure to know and dance with Ed he will be missed. Always a smile

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