Nevin "Lee" Crabb
1933 - 2015
VETERAN
❦ Early Life: Lee was born on May 19, 1933, in Lehi, Utah, to Thomas Nevin and Lillian Hansen Crabb, the youngest of their three children. Growing up in Lehi, he attended public schools. After graduating from Lehi High School he worked at Deseret Chemical Depot. Lee was drafted into the United States Army and after training, was sent to Korea where he served for two years in the Korean War.
❦ Life's Work | Service | Interests: When he returned home, he met Carolyn Thomson. She was teaching school in Provo. After a short courtship, they were married August 19, 1955, in Ephraim, Utah. Later, they were sealed in the Manti Utah Temple. They made their home in Orem, Utah.
❦ Lee attended Brigham Young University for three years graduating with his bachelor's degree in political science with a minor in history. He received his master's degree in public administration in 1965. He was hired by Provo City School District and spent his entire educational career working for the district. He held many different positions including history teacher at Provo High School, Assistant Principal and Principal at Farrer Jr. High School, Principal at Dixon Jr. High School, and 10 years as a District Staff Administrator.
❦ As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lee held the office of high priest, serving on the high council and as a bishop of the BYU 137th Ward. He also held various ward and stake positions in the Orem Utah Stake. Lee and Carolyn fulfilled a two-year service mission as hosts at the Conference Center when it first opened. As an active member of the SUP (Sons of Utah Pioneers), Squaw Peak Chapter, he served as president as well as other offices. He also served as a national vice president of the SUP. Lee believed in community service and was a member of the Provo Lions Club for 20 years. During that time, he served as president of the club and also held the office of District Governor of District 28T. After his term as governor, he served as the chairman of the Governor's Council (28U and 28T). The Lions Club is a worldwide Service organization with clubs in 166 countries, their motto being "We Serve." They emphasize sight preservation. As a result of the offices he held, Lee was able to travel with his wife to London, Europe, China, and Australia and witness Lionism in action. Nevin "Lee" Crabb, who always had a pleasing and happy countenance, passed away in Provo, Utah, on September 6, 2015. He was 82.
❦ Survived By: His wife, Carolyn Thomson Crabb; their four children: Cynthia (Russell) Henningson, Thomas (Karen) Crabb, Lynn (Cindy) Crabb, and Tim (Heather) Crabb; and 15 grandchildren: Jason, Anthony, JT, and Nevaeh Henningson; Alexi, Haley, Matthew, Sydney, Quincey, Alyssa, Rachel, Kaylie, McKinsey, Davis, and Faith Crabb.
❦ Obituary: © The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 10 Sep 2015
❦ Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
❦ Location: Cascade 1st Ward Chapel | Orem, Utah
❦ Arrangements: Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary
❦ Interment: Lehi City Cemetery
Bio Compiled By: Annie Duckett Hundley
1933 - 2015
VETERAN
❦ Early Life: Lee was born on May 19, 1933, in Lehi, Utah, to Thomas Nevin and Lillian Hansen Crabb, the youngest of their three children. Growing up in Lehi, he attended public schools. After graduating from Lehi High School he worked at Deseret Chemical Depot. Lee was drafted into the United States Army and after training, was sent to Korea where he served for two years in the Korean War.
❦ Life's Work | Service | Interests: When he returned home, he met Carolyn Thomson. She was teaching school in Provo. After a short courtship, they were married August 19, 1955, in Ephraim, Utah. Later, they were sealed in the Manti Utah Temple. They made their home in Orem, Utah.
❦ Lee attended Brigham Young University for three years graduating with his bachelor's degree in political science with a minor in history. He received his master's degree in public administration in 1965. He was hired by Provo City School District and spent his entire educational career working for the district. He held many different positions including history teacher at Provo High School, Assistant Principal and Principal at Farrer Jr. High School, Principal at Dixon Jr. High School, and 10 years as a District Staff Administrator.
❦ As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lee held the office of high priest, serving on the high council and as a bishop of the BYU 137th Ward. He also held various ward and stake positions in the Orem Utah Stake. Lee and Carolyn fulfilled a two-year service mission as hosts at the Conference Center when it first opened. As an active member of the SUP (Sons of Utah Pioneers), Squaw Peak Chapter, he served as president as well as other offices. He also served as a national vice president of the SUP. Lee believed in community service and was a member of the Provo Lions Club for 20 years. During that time, he served as president of the club and also held the office of District Governor of District 28T. After his term as governor, he served as the chairman of the Governor's Council (28U and 28T). The Lions Club is a worldwide Service organization with clubs in 166 countries, their motto being "We Serve." They emphasize sight preservation. As a result of the offices he held, Lee was able to travel with his wife to London, Europe, China, and Australia and witness Lionism in action. Nevin "Lee" Crabb, who always had a pleasing and happy countenance, passed away in Provo, Utah, on September 6, 2015. He was 82.
❦ Survived By: His wife, Carolyn Thomson Crabb; their four children: Cynthia (Russell) Henningson, Thomas (Karen) Crabb, Lynn (Cindy) Crabb, and Tim (Heather) Crabb; and 15 grandchildren: Jason, Anthony, JT, and Nevaeh Henningson; Alexi, Haley, Matthew, Sydney, Quincey, Alyssa, Rachel, Kaylie, McKinsey, Davis, and Faith Crabb.
❦ Obituary: © The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 10 Sep 2015
❦ Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
❦ Location: Cascade 1st Ward Chapel | Orem, Utah
❦ Arrangements: Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary
❦ Interment: Lehi City Cemetery
Bio Compiled By: Annie Duckett Hundley
Nevin "Lee" Crabb
1933 - 2015
VETERAN
❦ Early Life: Lee was born on May 19, 1933, in Lehi, Utah, to Thomas Nevin and Lillian Hansen Crabb, the youngest of their three children. Growing up in Lehi, he attended public schools. After graduating from Lehi High School he worked at Deseret Chemical Depot. Lee was drafted into the United States Army and after training, was sent to Korea where he served for two years in the Korean War.
❦ Life's Work | Service | Interests: When he returned home, he met Carolyn Thomson. She was teaching school in Provo. After a short courtship, they were married August 19, 1955, in Ephraim, Utah. Later, they were sealed in the Manti Utah Temple. They made their home in Orem, Utah.
❦ Lee attended Brigham Young University for three years graduating with his bachelor's degree in political science with a minor in history. He received his master's degree in public administration in 1965. He was hired by Provo City School District and spent his entire educational career working for the district. He held many different positions including history teacher at Provo High School, Assistant Principal and Principal at Farrer Jr. High School, Principal at Dixon Jr. High School, and 10 years as a District Staff Administrator.
❦ As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lee held the office of high priest, serving on the high council and as a bishop of the BYU 137th Ward. He also held various ward and stake positions in the Orem Utah Stake. Lee and Carolyn fulfilled a two-year service mission as hosts at the Conference Center when it first opened. As an active member of the SUP (Sons of Utah Pioneers), Squaw Peak Chapter, he served as president as well as other offices. He also served as a national vice president of the SUP. Lee believed in community service and was a member of the Provo Lions Club for 20 years. During that time, he served as president of the club and also held the office of District Governor of District 28T. After his term as governor, he served as the chairman of the Governor's Council (28U and 28T). The Lions Club is a worldwide Service organization with clubs in 166 countries, their motto being "We Serve." They emphasize sight preservation. As a result of the offices he held, Lee was able to travel with his wife to London, Europe, China, and Australia and witness Lionism in action. Nevin "Lee" Crabb, who always had a pleasing and happy countenance, passed away in Provo, Utah, on September 6, 2015. He was 82.
❦ Survived By: His wife, Carolyn Thomson Crabb; their four children: Cynthia (Russell) Henningson, Thomas (Karen) Crabb, Lynn (Cindy) Crabb, and Tim (Heather) Crabb; and 15 grandchildren: Jason, Anthony, JT, and Nevaeh Henningson; Alexi, Haley, Matthew, Sydney, Quincey, Alyssa, Rachel, Kaylie, McKinsey, Davis, and Faith Crabb.
❦ Obituary: © The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 10 Sep 2015
❦ Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
❦ Location: Cascade 1st Ward Chapel | Orem, Utah
❦ Arrangements: Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary
❦ Interment: Lehi City Cemetery
Bio Compiled By: Annie Duckett Hundley
1933 - 2015
VETERAN
❦ Early Life: Lee was born on May 19, 1933, in Lehi, Utah, to Thomas Nevin and Lillian Hansen Crabb, the youngest of their three children. Growing up in Lehi, he attended public schools. After graduating from Lehi High School he worked at Deseret Chemical Depot. Lee was drafted into the United States Army and after training, was sent to Korea where he served for two years in the Korean War.
❦ Life's Work | Service | Interests: When he returned home, he met Carolyn Thomson. She was teaching school in Provo. After a short courtship, they were married August 19, 1955, in Ephraim, Utah. Later, they were sealed in the Manti Utah Temple. They made their home in Orem, Utah.
❦ Lee attended Brigham Young University for three years graduating with his bachelor's degree in political science with a minor in history. He received his master's degree in public administration in 1965. He was hired by Provo City School District and spent his entire educational career working for the district. He held many different positions including history teacher at Provo High School, Assistant Principal and Principal at Farrer Jr. High School, Principal at Dixon Jr. High School, and 10 years as a District Staff Administrator.
❦ As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lee held the office of high priest, serving on the high council and as a bishop of the BYU 137th Ward. He also held various ward and stake positions in the Orem Utah Stake. Lee and Carolyn fulfilled a two-year service mission as hosts at the Conference Center when it first opened. As an active member of the SUP (Sons of Utah Pioneers), Squaw Peak Chapter, he served as president as well as other offices. He also served as a national vice president of the SUP. Lee believed in community service and was a member of the Provo Lions Club for 20 years. During that time, he served as president of the club and also held the office of District Governor of District 28T. After his term as governor, he served as the chairman of the Governor's Council (28U and 28T). The Lions Club is a worldwide Service organization with clubs in 166 countries, their motto being "We Serve." They emphasize sight preservation. As a result of the offices he held, Lee was able to travel with his wife to London, Europe, China, and Australia and witness Lionism in action. Nevin "Lee" Crabb, who always had a pleasing and happy countenance, passed away in Provo, Utah, on September 6, 2015. He was 82.
❦ Survived By: His wife, Carolyn Thomson Crabb; their four children: Cynthia (Russell) Henningson, Thomas (Karen) Crabb, Lynn (Cindy) Crabb, and Tim (Heather) Crabb; and 15 grandchildren: Jason, Anthony, JT, and Nevaeh Henningson; Alexi, Haley, Matthew, Sydney, Quincey, Alyssa, Rachel, Kaylie, McKinsey, Davis, and Faith Crabb.
❦ Obituary: © The Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 10 Sep 2015
❦ Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
❦ Location: Cascade 1st Ward Chapel | Orem, Utah
❦ Arrangements: Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary
❦ Interment: Lehi City Cemetery
Bio Compiled By: Annie Duckett Hundley
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