James Vernon Crews

James (Jim) Vernon Crews passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the age of 81. He was born on August 8, 1941 in San Bernardino, California. Jim completed his elementary and high school education in the San Bernardino Unified School District graduating from high school in 1959. After graduating high school he continued his education at San Bernardino Valley College where he played baseball. He then moved on to City College of Los Angeles where he received a scholarship to play baseball.

Jim began his career as an engineer with the Division of Highways. On November 8, 1965 he began work with E.L. Yeager Construction Company. In 1994 the owners of E.L. Yeager Construction Company (Gene and Jack Yeager) sold their company to 6 of the long -term employees of which Jim was one of them. These new owners each had a responsibility of ensuring that E.L. Yeager Construction continued to be a major highway builder. In 2002, The current owners of E.L. Yeager Construction sold their interest in the company to Skanska. After selling his shares and his love for work as an engineer he went on to work for Riverside Construction from 2007 - 2008, McKenna Construction, and began working as a consultant with Security Paving in 2008 until his passing.

Jim was actively involved in his church and his faith. He enjoyed playing handball since he was a child and continued to play for over 60 years. He loved skiing and was hoping to go again soon. He was a season ticket holder for The Anaheim Ducks and Angels baseball team, as he loved both of these sports.

He deeply loved his wife Dorothea, his four children and 10 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Jesse and Flossie Crews. He is survived by his beautiful and loving wife Dorothea, his children Rob Crews (Dee), Robin Evans (Chris), Todd Griffin (Tami) and Theda (Sissy) Smith (Greg). He is also survived by his two sisters Barbara Evans of Tuscon Arizona, and Lindsey Stone of Lake Arrowhead. He is survived by his grandchildren Kristin Lowe, Marissa Miller, Cody Miller, Isaac Griffin, Joseph Griffin, Tia Griffin, Dylan Crews, Austin Crews, Sydney Smith and Noah Smith, Steven Edinborough (bonus grandson),

previous spouse and mother of two of his children (Rob Crews and Robin Crews) - Patricia Krause.

The family would like to thank all of the people that helped in his time of need for the care and compassion they showed our loved one in his final moments. In lieu of flowers please donate to the American Heart Association.