CRUM. Sylvia Ruth (Justvig) - b. May 13, 1939 - d. September 13, 2025

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Sylvia Ruth Crum, age 86, of Eureka, Kansas, passed away September 13, 2025 at her home.  She was born on May 13, 1939 at Fort Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Rev. Harry S. and Ruth G. (Hessel) Justvig.

After high school, Sylvia married William Edward "Bill" Crum on June 30, 1956.  Sylvia and Bill worked alongside each other farming and ranching while Sylvia also worked several years for Southwestern Bell. They were married for 42 years until his death on October 5, 1998.

Growing up, Sylvia had a special love for horses and all other animals.  In her younger days, she was involved in rodeos, Mulvane Saddle Club, and was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association.  She loved horse racing.  She was a woman of strong Christian faith, hardworking, talented quilter, outgoing, and being social with her friends and family.  She enjoyed going boating, singing, fishing and hunting, and enjoying life.  Most importantly, Sylvia loved her family.

Survivors include her three children, Kelly Crum of Moline, Kansas, Chip and Nancy Crum of Howard, Kansas, and Casey and Loralei Crum of Springhill, Kansas; her sister, Esther Ferrence of Arizona; five grandchildren, Heather Bouchard, Billy Crum, Chris Crum, Ethan Robertson, and Katelynn Crum; and five great-grandchildren, Lane, Carson, Canon, Mila, and Milo.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William; and siblings, Ronny Justvig, Marla Vaughn, and Harry Justvig.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard, Kansas.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon prior to the service at the funeral home.  Memorials have been suggested to the Elk County Community Foundation and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home in her memory.  Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com.  Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349 has been entrusted with arrangements.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)