William "Bill" E. Crumrine, 84, passed away at his home on May 3, 2019.
Visitation with family present will be from 5-7 p.m. on Monday; funeral service, led by Pastor Steve Hysom, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, all at the Carlson Colonial Funeral Home. Burial will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, at Sunset Lawns Cemetery, El Dorado.
Bill was born on Nov. 12, 1934, in Neal, Kan., the son son of Martin L. and Hester (Pierce) Crumrine. Bill was united in marriage to the former Joyce Griggs on April 28, 1953 in El Dorado. He was a "tonsorial artist" or barber for many years in Wichita before retirement. Bill was active in the ABC Bowling Association and had served as league director and bowled in many tournaments throughout the region. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Wichita and volunteered as a bingo caller. He loved visiting Branson, fishing and camping.
His greatest joy was his family, which includes: his wife of 66 years, Joyce Crumrine of El Dorado; children, Nick (Tom) Crumrine of Wichita, Danny (Debra) Crumrine of Leon, Terry (Jackie) Crumrine of Marion and Tina Crumrine of Goddard; grandchildren, Erica Crumrine, David Crumrine and Nicole Morgan; great grandchildren, Bailey, Hunter, Jack, Brayden, Dani Lyn, Kayiden, Kataliyna and Emily; and sisters, Pat Pence and Paula Morton.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two infant daughters; granddaughter, Kayla Morgan; brothers, Don, Richard and J.C. Crumrine; and sister, Bonnie Sandburg.
Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the ALS Foundation. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Bill at www.carlsoncolonial.com.
Family Members
Parents
Martin Luther Crumrine
1903–1973
Hester Unice Pierce Crumrine Bilson
1908–1979
Siblings
Patricia Louise Crumrine Pence
1932–2022
J. C. Crumrine
1939–2015
Paula Joann Crumrine Norton
1945–2023
Paula Joann Crumrine
1961–1961
