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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Laurie Clare Crabtree
July 7, 1941 — August 11, 2016
VISITATION
Wednesday, August 17, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
5341 N. Maroa, Fresno, California
FUNERAL SERVICE
Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
5341 N. Maroa, Fresno, California
INTERMENT
Belmont Memorial Park
201 N. Teilman, Fresno, California
SURVIVING RELATIVES
Husband: Charles Crabtree
Daughter: Christine Parks
Son: Frank Loren Parks
Daughter: Laurenetta Bianchi
Son: Kenneth Crabtree
Daughter: Tina Schulze
Daughter: Laura Peck
Daughter: Toni Sherfy
Son: Steven Crabtree
Grandchildren: Numerous
Great Grandchildren: Numerous
Brother: Jim Blaylock
Sister: Lynn Jones
Sister: Kathy Corbett
IF YOU COULD SEE ME
My prayers have all been answered –
I finally have arrived;
The healing that was long delayed –
Has now been realized.
No one is in a hurry –
No schedule must I keep –
I am being taught by Jesus
As I worship at His feet.
My short and temporary trials –
Have worked out for my good;
As He explained them unto me,
I have finally understood.
Though we have had our sorrows,
There is nothing so secure
As all our Savior has in store
For those who do endure.
If you could see me now …
I am whole and standing tall;
And thus the earthly pains I bore
Seem all so very small.
If you could see me now …
You would know I’ve seen His face;
And thus you would not ever want
For me to leave this place.
OBITUARY
Laurie Blaylock Crabtree was born July 7, 1941 in Orange County, California. Laurie passed away suddenly on August 11, 2016 at the age of 75 years old. She was an amazing wife to Charles Crabtree, Jr. as well as a loving Mother, Step Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Great Great Grandmother. Laurie was a friend to everyone she knew and took great joy in the little things others did for her. She understood the value of serving and loving. She would always take the time to know everyone's name and make a point to remember and address them by name each time they met. This is a great example of Christ's love which she always exemplified. Laurie always looked forward to her weekly attendance in the Temple. One of her favorite places was the Mojave desert where she spent many of her special moments with her grandmother whom she was very devoted to. Laurie also loved spending time in her yard with God’s creatures. She was taken from her family too soon but she is now with God whom she loves so very much. She will be greatly missed until we are together again.
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