Merlene Crabtree

December 25th, 2012

Merlene Crabtree, age 70, entered into heaven to join her heavenly father on December 25th, 2012. She was born in Ogden, Utah on June 3, 1942, to her loving parents Milton and Eu-Vada Carver. Merlene took pleasure in cooking, baking, sewing, painting, and spending time with her grandchildren. She graduated from Parma High School and attended Beauty College in Payette, Idaho, and for years cut her children and grandchildren’s hair. In 1961, Merlene married Preston Crabtree and they were blessed with four beautiful children. Merlene devoted her life to her children, giving them a loving home, caring environment, stability to grow and always and ear to bend. After the kids were grown, Merlene took a job at the Brown Bus Company for 14 years, driving children to and from school. She played her boom box on the bus, and gave items such as hats to kids in need. She will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by her parents Milton and Eu-Vada, her sister Tamara, and stepson Jeff. Surviving Merlene is her husband Preston, the love of her life, and her children Monty, Charlene, Kelsey and Stacey. Her siblings Vaola, Sheryl, Bryce, Anise, and Milva. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 31, 2012 at 10:30am at Flahiff Funeral Chapel at 624 Cleveland Boulevard, Caldwell, Idaho 83605. She will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens following the services. In lieu of flowers, memorials or donations may be made to the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association. Our family appreciates your continued support and prayers. Service Information

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Juanita Ramirez

Kels Im sorry for your loss we love you & your family so much at these hard times From Juanita,Steve&Alex

Published March 30th, 2024

Joanne (funk) Hancock

My prayers are with you, Preston and the family. Kelsey I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was such a wonderful and giving person, wife and mother. Her humor and smile would make anyone's day. Kim Funk Hall is my daughter if you don't recognize me by my name. I will be babysitting or I would have attended the funeral. I will be thinking of your family at such a sorrowful time, but know God will take care of her and you will see her someday again. Love Joanne Hancock

Published March 30th, 2024

Michelle Lackmann

Merlene was like a 2nd mother to me as I think I spent more time at Kelseys place than mine when we went though grade/high school together. I will always remember Merlenes contagious laugh and delicious food she would make for us even if it was 1am in the morning. I think Merlene was a mother figure to many of us growing up around the Crabtree house and she will always be remembered as such in my heart! Love you Kelsey! Michelle

Published March 30th, 2024

Claire DeCoux

Kelsey, Our thought's go out to you and your family during this difficult time. We were so sad to hear of your loss. Merlene was such a caring, thoughtful special person to all of us. Our daughter Michelle has many fond memories of her that you both shared during your school year's. A fun time that will never be forgotten. Love & Prayer's Larry & Claire DeCoux

Published March 30th, 2024

Dug and Shirley Jackson

Dear Preston and Family, We are so sorry for for the loss of your wonderful wife and mother. Our prayer is that the grief and sorrow you now feel, will be replaced by the wonderful and cherished memories you have created with Merlene over the many years. Our deepest sympathy. You are all in our thoughts. Doug and Shirley Jackson

Published March 30th, 2024

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