Beverly Jean Crabtree, 69

Beverly Jean Crabtree, 69, of Moscow, passed away Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011, at Pullman Regional Hospital after a long struggle with cancer and other complications. Beverly was born in Los Angeles, Calif., to Benjamin and Dorothy Budworth.

She was married to Thomas Crabtree on Sept. 18, 1970. Beverly spent her childhood and early adult life in Southern California prior to moving to Coeur d'Alene. She and Thomas then lived in Napa, Calif., until two years ago when they relocated to Moscow to be close to her mother and sisters. Until recently Beverly worked as an owner operator of BJ Crabtree Design, an interior design business.

Beverly is survived by her husband, Thomas Crabtree of Moscow; her son, Darren Steele of Everett, Wash.; daughter Jennifer Darling of Makanda, Ill.; her mother, Dorothy Budworth of Pullman, Wash.; her brother, Bob Budworth of Woodland Hills, Calif.; her sister, Barbra Bercarich of Moscow; sister Donna Meehan of Moscow; stepdaughter Kimberly Gazzo of Dryden, N.Y.; and stepson Michael Crabtree of Los Angeles. She has seven grandsons and five granddaughters.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011, at Bridge Bible Fellowship in Moscow. Pastor Kim Kirkland will officiate the service with a brief reception following. Kimball Funeral Home, Pullman, is caring for the family's needs.

Beverly fought a long valiant fight against cancer and ensuing complications. Her passion for life is an inspiration to us all. She chose being with God and Jesus to pain, suffering and poor quality of life. Her last words to her husband, Thomas, were; "I'm sorry, I love you and hold me while I go to Jesus." She loved her Lord Jesus, and her deep love for her family and many friends will be missed dearly.

The family suggests memorial donations to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent towww.kimballfh.com.