Allen "Bruce" Crabtree was born on October 7th, 1942 and sadly passed away on April 8, 2025. He was born in Puyallup, Washington, and graduated from Puyallup High School. Following graduation, he proudly served his country—first in the U.S. Air Force for 11 years, then in the reserves for an additional 4 years.
After his military service, Bruce worked as a logger and retired at the age of 62. He had a deep love for the outdoors and was known for his strong work ethic, his unwavering support for his family, and his gift for storytelling.
Bruce is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Sharon; his sons Phillip and Graham; his daughter Angela; and his brother Herb. He also leaves behind 3 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his son, Shawn.
Bruce was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A celebration of his life will be held on May 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM 33515 Tanwax Dr E. Eatonville, WA 98328. Please join us for a BBQ potluck to honor his memory and share stories. For any questions regarding the potluck please reach out to us at menmike6769@gmail.com 253-227-7267 or crabtreegraham5@gmail.com 253-339-7344.