A cherished husband and extraordinary father, Rusty Crabb, age 41, died June 28, 1991, as a result of an industrial accident.
Born May 31, 1950 in Rapid City, South Dakota, a son of Kirkham Vard and Jeanette Baumhoffer Crabb. As a son of an Air Force father, he attended many schools and graduated from Oxon High School, Maryland. Attended Ricks College. Rusty married his childhood sweetheart, Kathy McPhie, January 15, 1971 in Salt Lake City. He was an active member of the LDS church, serving on the Activities Committee and as Primary teacher, Sunday School secretary, assistant scoutmaster, and the Cub Scout's favorite "Pac Man" as cub master.He was always fun to be with. Neighborhood children often asked if Rusty could "come out and play". His quick wit and great sense of humor made him a favorite at church parties. He took part in plays and musicals and was particularly well known for his "magic shows". He worked at Buehner Concrete for 19 years and was a master cement finisher. Everybody loved Rusty, his co-workers, neighbors, church friends, and most especially, his family. He was a gentle, understanding father. Rusty's wife and children we all-important to him. He was content to be home in the middle of them. No one can think of Rusty without Kathy, the shared everything together. Theirs was more than a companionship, they were best friends. His trademark was his red hair and beard. Kathy describes him as " the wind beneath her wings".
Survived by his wife, Kathy, son and daughters, Shawn D., Jennifer D., Heather D., and Tiffany J., all West Jordan; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kirkham Crabb, Newport News, Virginia; Dr. and Mrs. David Kendrick, Sioux Falls, South Dakota; two brothers, one sister, Ralph Crabb, Orem; Gregg Crabb, Virginia; Mrs. Sandra Carson, Maryland.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, 12 noon, West Jordan, Utah Heritage Stake, 7350 South 3200 West. Friends may call Monday 5-8 p.m. at McDougal Golden Rule Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road, and Tuesday at the church 11-11:40 a.m.
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