Sandra Ann Crabtree (Sandy) was born May 10, 1943 in Denver to Maurice (Henry) and Dorothea Rathbun. She died on September 30, 2017 in Denver, CO.
Sandy grew up in Commerce City and graduated from Adams City High School. She worked for the telephone company and then spent 34 years at Petroleum Information before retiring. During retirement, Sandy had several odd jobs.
Sandy met Harold 49 years ago and their love story began. They raised their children and then set off on many adventures. They sold their home and travelled across the country in their motor home and made many more lasting memories and friendships. Sandy loved to travel. Sandy loved the Denver Broncos!! Sandy did not like the cold and they spent many winters in Texas, where they made more memories and more friends. Sandy loved working in her flower gardens, camping and camp fires, pool parties, playing games, listening to music and reading.
Sandy is survived by her husband, Harold, her children, Kenny (Deb) Adkins of Brighton, Terri (Brian) Bowen of Brighton, Linda Peterson of Brighton, and Jennifer (Nic) Huber of Aurora. She has nine grandchildren, Crystal, S...[more]
, Anthony, Lucas, Travis, Joshua, Justin, Tyler and Dakota, and seven great-grandchildren, Kaleigh, Preston, Braxton, Zane, Izzy, Promise and Brooklyn. Sandy treasured her family and loved her time with each one. She is survived by her sister, Carol, and her brother, Eddie. She also has many extended family members and friends.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 6, 2017 at Tabor-Rice Funeral Home, 75 South 13th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado.