Carolynn Crabtree Carolynn Lou Crabtree, 81, of Pompano Beach, Florida died of natural causes May 20th with her daughters and their families by her side. Carolynn was a devoted and loving wife and mother. Her job in life was taking care of her family. Carolynn had a flair for fashion and entertaining her family in style. As the wife of a military officer, she travelled the world, making a beautiful home for her family wherever they lived. She is survived by her children and their spouses: J. Stephen and Joan Crabtree, Cynthia and Marc Fardella and Susan Crabtree and Frank Darden. She leaveseight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-two years, C.L. \"Chris\" Crabtree and sons Richard Neil and Thomas Dean Crabtree. Carolynn will be deeply missed by all who knew her.