Gerald Frederick Crabtree

Gerald Frederick Crabtree, 70, Hawker Beechcraft experimental aircraft mechanic, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013. Rosary, 7 p.m., Monday, September 16; Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 17, both at Christ the King Catholic Church. Preceded in death by parents, Joe and Mary Catherine (Wells) Crabtree. Survivors: wife of 49 years, Gloria; children, Missie Abel (Ricky), John Crabtree (Tracy) and Kevin Crabtree (Karen); brothers, Pat (Marlene), Mike (Linda) and Tom (Lynn); 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Memorial established with Christ the King Catholic Church, 4411 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209. Downing Lahey Mortuary West.