Obituaries

Ginger Lou Crum was born April 2,1943 in Lecompton, Kansas, the daughter of Goldie Powell and Francis William Potter. She passed away Thursday, February 18,2021 at her home in Perry, IA. Ginger grew up and attended school in Perry. She married Keith F. Crum in 1996. Ginger was a homemaker who loved to take care of her family. She was known for making the most delicious meals and goodies. Ginger’s hobbies were playing bingo at Elks Lodge, crocheting, sewing, and many other crafts. She enjoyed spending time with her family making memories playing card games and beating everyone at Yahtzee. Keith and Ginger simply loved spending time with one another. Some of their favorite things to do were attending the Iowa State Fair, cooking in the kitchen, crafts, and working in the yard. They always said, “Love made us a great team.” Ginger is survived by her daughter Cindy Hoffman of Perry, Iowa; daughter in-law Happy Ellett of Perry Iowa; grandchildren, Tasha (Paul) Booth, Skye (Matt) Murray, Jeremiah Ellett; great-grandchildren Layla, Lincoln, and Linley Booth; step-daughter Darci (Jerry) McMains and family of Madrid, Iowa. Ginger was preceded in death by her son, Harry Ellett III; her husband Keith Crum; 2 brothers and 3 sisters; her parents; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials in Ginger’s name may be sent to Murdock Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at murdockfuneralhome.net Graveside services will be held at Violet Hill Cemetery at a later date.