Elroy James (Buck) Crum, 87

Buck Crum was born on Aug. 3, 1924, in Monroe, Mich., and passed away on April 18, 2012. in Hayden.

Buck served in World War II and the Korean War. He received a Purple Heart and three Bronze Stars.

He found his way to Bonners Ferry on Dec. 6th, 1951, where he would meet Belle Worley. Ten days later they would marry and would raise six children. Buck retired from the Idaho highway department. His hobbies were upholstery, hunting, enjoying the outdoors, and helping his sons in construction.

Buck is survived by his sister Grace of Michigan, his children Roy Crum, Lee Crum, Clara Waltering, Rena Villanueva (Mario), and Sue Bel (Paul), who all reside in Idaho. He has 17 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.

Buck was preceded in death by his wife Esther Belle, his son Donald Ray Crum Sr, and his sisters Cleo, Rena, and Faye.

Buck will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.

Graveside services will be held on May 5th, 2012, at Grandview Cemetery located in Bonners Ferry at 13:30 military time or 1:30 p.m. Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d’Alene Chapel, has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements. Please visit Buck’s online memorial and sign his guest book at yatesfuneralhomes.com.