William David “Bill” Crim, 90, of Kansas City, MO passed away August 7, 2012 at his home. Services will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Sterling Acres Baptist Church, 11200 East 47th Street, Kansas City, MO with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, MO.
Bill was born July 26, 1922 in Slick, OK to Ocie Pearl and Russell Bryant Crim. He started school early and graduated at the age of 16 in 1939 from Grandview High School where he taught math as a student. He received a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering as well as a Masters from the University of Missouri. Bill attended Central Seminary, and then received a Masters in Mathematics from New Mexico Highlands University. He worked on the early Cyclone computer at Iowa State University.
Bill served in WWII in the Army Corps of Engineers from January 1943 to February 1946 in both the European and Pacific theatres.
Bill taught at Finley Engineering College, University of Missouri, and Metropolitan Community Colleges. He also pastored several rural churches in northern Missouri.
He was married to LaVerna Jean Simpson for 60 years. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Robert Crim, sisters Russleen Mallory, Lonnie Brown, and Joyce Baker.
He is survived by his wife, LaVerna Crim of the home; his sister, Fern Marshall (Bruce) of Ozark, MO; son Charlie David Crim (Sonia) of Olathe, KS; daughters, Paula Jo Frazee (Richard) of Independence, MO, and Melinda Sue Johns (Jerry) of Blue Springs, MO. He is also survived by grandsons, Aaron Crim (Heather) of Lawrence, KS, Matthew Crim (Wendy) of Astoria, OR, Andrea O’Bryan of Shawnee, KS, Meghan Evans of Olathe, KS, Caitlin Crim of Tucson, AZ, David Frazee of Independence, MO, Daniel Frazee of Independence, MO, Byron Sparks of Denver, CO, Brad Sparks of Blue Springs, MO, Bonnie Rubin ( Nick) of Austin TX, Benton Johns of Blue Springs, MO, Tim Johns (Alissa) of Odessa, MO, and Chris Johns (Andi) of Odessa, MO, and 16 great grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to Meyers Funeral Chapel, Blue Springs, MO.
My brother-in-law Rick was so right when he told Grump’s pastor that he and I were truly blessed to be a part of this family. I will very, very much miss the great stories that Dad shared with us, sometimes laughing so hard at the memory he could barely even begin. Grump, you were a great man who loved God, family and had many friends. Thank you for the Godly legacy you leave behind.
Paula, Mindy & Mrs. Crim & the rest of the Crim clan- Just saw this obituary on line, as we are currently living on the other side of the world . . & wanted you to know you’ll be in our thoughts & prayers! I have such fun & happy memories of your dad from our Birchwood years, he was such a kind, good & Godly man! I know how deeply he’ll be missed.
Dear Crim family,
We were sorry to hear about Bill. Your family meant a lot to me growing up. We loved having you sit behind us for many years so I could listen to you sing LaVerna and to hear Bill “cut up”. Many good memories.Nancy Henks told us about him yesterday while we were attending Bob Chapman’s funeral. I wish I could come to the funeral but we will be away. I know you will miss him. Many blessings to you all!
I taught with Bill for many years in the MCC system, at one time sharing an office with him. He was a scholar who routinely impressed his colleagues with his extensive knowledge which encompassed a broad range of subjects.
For years after he retired he would occasionally drop in to visit long time friends at Longview College with a box of Krispy Kreme donuts in hand.
The lives of all who worked with him were enriched. He was and will continue to be missed.
My condolences go to his family and loved ones.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Paster Bill was a very special person and will be greatly missed by our family(The Fowlers of Blythedale, MO)
Please accept our sympathy at this sad time. Was so sorry to hear that you lost your beloved Bill. Your family was so special to my parents “Clarence and Maude Fowler” and you all were family to them. With our love and .deepest sympathy
I lost my dad over one year ago and still hear his voice in my mind and my heart. May that awesome God that we serve fill you with His love and comfort until all you have left are wonderful warm memories and the great hope of seeing your dad again in the “twinkling of an eye at the last trump!”
Much love,
Janet