1942-2024
Roberta (Rhodes) Crum, 82, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community in Buhler, Kansas. She was born on July 14, 1942, to Carol and Pauline Rhodes in Austin, Texas.
Roberta met and married the love of her life, Bruce Crum, in September of 1959. They celebrated their love for 65 years as longtime residents of Hutchinson, KS. Roberta worked in hospitality at the once-known “Holidome” Holiday Inn. Always smiling and joking, Roberta had a knack for “rummaging”, cooking, and Kansas City Chiefs football. She especially loved spreading the Christmas spirit as she passionately transformed into Mrs. Claus alongside Bruce as Santa. Caroling throughout Hutch and seeing all the young and old children’s smiling faces warmed their hearts.
Roberta loved her family fiercely, as a mother to Larry Dean Crum, Norman Dennis Crum, and Julia Lynn Crum, as grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She was especially proud of each of them and their accomplishments, always having something to brag about them.
Roberta went to heaven joining her daughter, Julia; her son, Norman; her parents; and siblings, Vivian, Dorthey, Ann, Jimmy, and Paul.
She is survived by her husband, Bruce (of the home); son, Larry (Holly, CO); and sister, Cathy Bailey (Palmer, TX); as well as 10 grandchildren and their spouses, CB Crum, Jason Gulley, Jarmey Gulley, Jarid Gulley, Aaron Crum, Kathleen Crum, Richie Crum, Holly Crum, Ashley Fort, Kevin Moll, and Corey Moll; 18 great-grandchildren: Amber, Kaylee, Bradon, Athena, Nicholas, Audrey, Harley, Megan, Lealand, Rosey, Remington, Marissa, Marks, Nolan, Trinity, Cambrie, Callie, and Cayden; one great-great grandchild, Kannon, along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and special friends. She will be greatly missed.
The family extends great appreciation to Bonnie “Soupy” Sue Bribiesca, her loving niece for all the loving care she has provided over the years and to the staff and fellow residents at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community.
At her request, Roberta will be cremated and laid to rest in Holly Colorado. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67502.
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