Lee Crabtree Jr

Lee R. Crabtree, Jr., 78, of Independence, MO passed away Monday, April 23, 2012. Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 27, 2012 at Floral Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be 10-11:00 a.m. Friday, April 27, 2012 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Lee was born July 24, 1933 in Council Bluffs, IA to Lee R. and Marie (Holm) Crabtree, Sr. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Lee retired in 1993 from Fleming Foods after 30 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed bowling and woodworking in his spare time. Lee is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Bev (Guerrant) Crabtree; daughter Lynn K. Wostarek and husband Thomas E.; granddaughter Kathleen Smith and husband Mark; great-granddaughter Natalie Lynn Smith.