Russell I. Crabtree

Russell I. Crabtree, of Bella Vista, Ark., passed away February 9, 2020. He was born the son of J. Russell Crabtree and Floretta Clark Crabtree 4-25-1932 in Wichita, Kan. He grew up, and graduated from East High, in Wichita. He served in the Army at Ft. Riley in the Honor Guard and as Company Clerk. Most of his working life was in the mortgage banking business in Wichita, Oklahoma City and Kansas City. He loved fly-fishing, pistol target shooting, woodworking, rod building, fly tying and puttering around in general. His survivors include his wife of 60 years, Peggy Reed Crabtree; three daughters, Pamela Thomas (Ron), Eudora, Kan., Penni Crabtree (Richard) San Diego, Calif., Valerie Robinson (John) Kansas City, Mo.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, R. Brent Crabtree. Those who wish to remember Russ in a special way may make contributions in his memory to the Bella Vista Animal Shelter. A remembrance service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 7, at the First United Methodist Church, 20 Boyce Drive, Bella Vista. Arrangements are by Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory. Condolences may be expressed at www.funeralmation.com.