Donald E. Crooks

Donald E. Crooks, 69, Pendleton, formerly of Lapel, passed away Sunday July 13, 2003, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following an extended illness.
He was born on October 17, 1933, in Lapel, Indiana to William and Edith Marie (Alford) Crooks.
He was a Lapel High School graduate and he served in the U. S. Navy.
He attended Beech Grove Church of the Brethren.
He is survived by a daughter, Mila (husband, Scott) Stump of Pendleton; two grandchildren, Jonathan Stump and Anna Marie Stump; a brother, William (wife, Susie) Crooks of Camby; and special friends, Dick and Ruth Stump of Anderson.
Other survivors include two daughters, Melanie (husband, Bryan) Cookman of Anderson; and Marsha (husband, Gary) Nelson of Anderson; and three grandchildren, Jama Cookman, Shelby Meyer, Erin Meyer.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Joann Crooks.
Graveside services will be held at 11:30 AM Wednesday at Brookside Cemetery in Lapel with Rev. Keith Bennett officiating.
There will be no calling hours.
The family wishes to give a special thank you to the staff at Rawlins House.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the charity of the donor's choice.
Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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