Obituary of Joseph Verdon Crum

JOSEPH VERDON CRUM Joseph Crum, age 87, passed away September 8, 2008 at his home in Washougal. He was born June 29, 1921 in Mayville, OR to George and Gracie Sanders Crum. HE moved to The Dalles when he was about 10 years old and later to Camas after he graduated in 1940. Joseph married Charlotte Gunderson on March 18, 1944 while serving in the Coast Guard. After his discharge they settled in Washougal and he worked at Crown Zellerbach as a High Pressure Fireman. He would retire in 1983. Mr. Crum belonged to the 49er RV group and RVâ??d for over 25 years. He liked to fish, hunt, and started playing golf at the age of 75. He was jack of all trades and could fix anything. He is survived by his wife Charlotte at home; sons, Vance Crum of Ridgefield, WA, Randy Charlene Crum of Washougal, WA, Jay Karen Crum of Carson, WA; daughter, Jolette Jim Schmid of Washougal; sister, Maxie Lee Kust of Woodburn, OR; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be private at the Washougal Memorial Cemetery. An open house will be held September 13 from 1pm to 3pm at the home of Randy Crum @414 SE 339th Ave. Washougal, WA. Arrangements are under the direction of Straubâ??s Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be given to Hospice Southwest @ PO Box 1600, Vancouver, WA 98668. To send condolences or to sign the online guest book visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.