Nevin Crabb

Nevin Lee Crabb, known as Lee throughout his life and who always had a pleasing and happy countenance, passed away in Provo, Utah on September 6, 2015 at the age of 82. Lee was born on May 19, 1933 in Lehi Utah, the last of three children born to Thomas Nevin Crabb and Lillian Hansen Crabb. Growing up in Lehi he attended public schools. After graduating from Lehi High School he worked at Deseret Chemical Depot. He was then drafted into the army and after training was sent to Korea where he served for two years in the Korean War. When he returned home he met Carolyn Thomson. She was teaching school in Provo. After a short courtship they were married August 19, 1955 in Ephraim, Utah. Later they were sealed in the Manti Temple. They made their home in Orem, Utah. Lee attended Brigham Young University for three years graduating with his Bachelor's Degree in Political Science with a minor in History. He received his Master's Degree in Public Administration in 1965. He was hired by Provo City School District and spent his entire educational career working for the district. He held many different positions including History teacher at Provo High School, Assistant Principal and Principal at Farrer Jr. High School, Principal at Dixon Jr. High School, and 10 years as a District Staff Administrator. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and held the office of High Priest serving on the High Council and as a Bishop of the BYU 137th ward. He also held various ward and stake positions in the Orem Stake. Lee and Carolyn fulfilled a two year service mission as hosts at the LDS Conference Center when it first opened. As an active member of the SUP Sons of the Utah Pioneers, Squaw Peak Chapter, he served as President as well as other offices. He also served as a National Vice President of the SUP. Lee believed in community service and was a member of the Provo Lions Club for 20 years. During that time he served as president of the club and also held the office of District Governor of District 28T. After his term as governor he served as the chairman of the Governor's Council (28U and 28T). The Lions Club is a worldwide Service organization with clubs in 166 countries, their motto being "we serve". They emphasize sight preservation. As a result of the offices he held he was able to travel with his wife to London, Europe, China, and Australia and witness Lionism in action. Lee is survived by his wife Carolyn Thomson Crabb; their four children: Cynthia (Russell) Henningson, Thomas (Karen) Crabb, Lynn (Cindy) Crabb, and Tim (Heather) Crabb; and 15 grandchildren: Jason, Anthony, JT, and Nevaeh Henningson; Alexi, Haley, Matthew, Sydney, Quincey, Alyssa, Rachel, Kaylie, McKinsey, Davis, and Faith Crabb. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 11, 2015 at 11:00am at the Cascade First Ward Chapel at 481 E. Center St, Orem, Utah. Family and friends may call one hour before the services. Interment will be at the Lehi City Cemetery

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