Ella Crum
May 13, 2008
Ella Crum, 99, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at her home. Ella was born on September 21, 1908 in Glidden, Iowa. She was married to Ted Crum on June 28, 1930 and together they had five children.
She is survived by her children, Buddy Crum, Marlene Purdy, Darlene Burns and Mary Moses; 12 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren and 22 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by husband, Ted and daughter, Beverly Fogarty.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 19, 2008 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines; burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Family will visit with friends from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Mary Ann Rushing
05/15/2008
Mary. Marlene, Darlene, Kim and families.
My thoughts are with all of you. Knowing that the most favorite Cub fan will be watching this year's World Series with Harry Caray and his beloved Cubs playing. Wonderful memories for all of you.
Sincerely,
Mary Ann Rushing
Mark Rushing
05/15/2008
I have been blessed to have shared my life with Grandma! I will be enternally thankful to Grandma for being repsonsible for bringing her duaghter Mary into the world, which inturn brought my lovely wife Kimberly into my life. I could not ask for a more wonderful Mother and Father In Law and I thank God each day for the opportunity to share my life with Mary, Don and Kimberly. Thank You Grandma!