April 8, 1934 - Feb. 13, 2013

BRISTOL - William R. "Bill" Crume, 78, of Bristol, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, in his residence.

He was born April 8, 1934, in Milford to the late Wilbur and Violet (Barhydt) Crume.

He married Linda G. Mark on March 5, 1981.

She survives along with his sons, Ralph (Debra) Crume of Middlebury and Timothy (Joni) Crume of Osceola; daughter Michele Crume of Hannibal, Mo.; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; step-sons Dwayne (Cindy) Mark of Ocala, Fla., and Jonathon Mark of Oaklahoma; step-daughter Suzanne (Sam) Borton of South Bend; sisters, Jackie (Larry) Beason of Florida and Athenia Sharm of Los Angeles; and brother Ralph Crume of Florida.

Bothers Leonard and Arthur Crume preceded him in death.

Mr. Crume was the owner of Bill's Michiana Moped in Bristol for more than 33 years. He formerly worked at Capkit in Elkhart and B & J Woodcraft. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart.

Private family burial will take place at Oakridge Cemetery, Bristol.

Athena Beaudoin, El Cajon, CA I am very sorry to hear about the passing of my uncle Richard. He really knew how to show us a good time when we came to visit. I have a lot of good memories of him over the years. But two of my favorite are, when he taught me how to ride a moped when I was about 12 and his chicken that laid the blue egg. My heart goes out to his children, Ralph, Tim, and Michele, his sisters, Athena Sharum, Jackie Besson and Brother Ralph Crume. Here is a poem that I hope you all will find comfort in. "TO THOSE I LOVE & THOSE WHO LOVE ME" When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears. Be happy that we had so many years. I gave to you all of my love. You can only guess How much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, But now it's time I traveled on alone. So grieve a while for me if grieve you must Then, let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only for awhile that we must part. So, bless the memories within your heart. I won't be far away, for life goes on. So, if you need me, call and I will come. Tho' you can't see or touch me, I'll be near. And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear All of my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way, alone, I'll great you with a smile, and Welcome you Home. With love Athena Rae

Rebecca Sharum, San Diego, CA I am truly saddened to hear of my uncle Richards passing, I always enjoyed his energy and excellent work ethic, very strong man who really knew how to handle his business, One of my fondest memories was a summer vacation where he let me enjoy his farm duties and ride his mopeds. Love you uncle Richard! It is unfortunate that my mother Athena Sharum from San Diego, CA was incorrectly placed in the obituary information .

Athena Sharum, San Diego, CA I loved my Brother Richard very very much! I will miss Him deeply. Two of my fondest memories will be sitting at his kitchen table playing rummy with Him and John and sitting on a bank in Ludington MI. watching Him fish. I LOVE You Richard!!

LaDeana Owens, Bristol, IN Bristol sure has lost a fine man losing Bill. My heart goes out to Linda, Tim and Ralph & Michelle. I will always remember Bill's smile and wink he had for everyone, sitting in the bike shop being there and just being such a good man,I love you Bill.