Sadly, on July 19, 2023, Calvin Frank Crumrine passed away due to complications from diabetes. He was a strong fighter to his last breath.
On a sunny day in Chehalis, Washington, Calvin was born to Roland and Florence Crumrine on Nov. 25, 1950. Upon his birth, he became a younger brother to Roger (born in 1948) and three years later an older brother to Gilbert (born in 1953). As soon as Calvin could read, he was never seen without a book in hand. He thoroughly enjoyed reading. He mostly read westerns and science fiction. He was very smart and when the age of computers took hold, he grasped onto it like a bird with new wings.
In 1975, Calvin enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard, eventually getting stationed in Juneau, Alaska. After finishing his time with the U.S. Coast Guard, his interest in computers landed him a job as a computer programmer and analyst for the state of Alaska.
In 1982, he met Arlene Judson, and on April 13, 1988, they married. He became a stepfather to Christine and Victoria. In 1989, they adopted their granddaughter, Robyn.
Calvin and Arlene continued to live in Juneau until September 2011 when they decided to pull up roots, and in November 2011 they forever settled in East Wenatchee, Washington. Life was good and happy with lots of traveling across the states. Calvin enjoyed sharing his knowledge with computers and had a knack for explaining them to people who were less than computer literate.
He was a very kind and gentle man who bent over backwards for other people. He was a treasure that will be greatly missed.
He is preceded in death by his father, Roland (died in 1965); his grandson, Skyler (died in 2003); his mother, Florence (died in 2006); and his beloved wife, Arlene (died in 2018).
He is survived by his brothers, Roger and Gilbert; his daughters, Christine, Victoria and Robyn; his grandchildren, Tazer, Kaden, Kael, Riley, Tayler and Elijah; as well as numerous other family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that you donate to your local diabetes association.
The service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, at the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Wenatchee Valley Post 3617. It is located at 211 11th Street NE, East Wenatchee, Washington, 98802.
