Sarah Joy Crump

15th June 1980 - 1st June 2024
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J Fraser and Sons Chapel
Corner Esk and Doon Streets
Invercargill
Thursday 6 June 2024, 2:00PM
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CRUMP, Sarah Joy:

After a courageous battle, and in the beautiful care of dedicated staff at Hospice Southland, Sarah passed away on Saturday June 1st, 2024. Aged 43 years.

Deeply loved and treasured, daughter of Gordon and Joan. Loved sister of Euan (Redan), and Fiona (Nelson). Loved niece and cousin of Alan* and Dorothy* Crump, Jim and Dorothy McFadzien, Colin and Margaret Crump, Ron; Owen and Lynne; Des and Janet Brewster and their families.

Following a private family burial, a service in memory of Sarah, will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 2.00pm, on Thursday June 6th.

Messages to 105 Turner Street, Edendale, RD3 Wyndham 9893, (*denotes deceased) 

Messages

Very saddened to hear of the passing of Sarah. I enjoyed working with Sarah in the Invercargill DOC office. She was practical, dedicated and always cheerful. My deepest condolences to Sarah's friends and family. Rest in peace Crumpy.
Emily Funnell, Dunedin
I knew Sarah from DOC in Rotorua. We all loved her fun, sunny disposition and can do attitude. Sarah would give anything a go and being out in nature was her favorite place.
Saddened by the loss of such a light in the world. Sending love and condolences to the whānau.
Rest in peace Sarah.
Nicki Douglas, Rotorua
I am so sorry to hear of Sarah’s passing. Have great memories of school bus rides, youth group outings and biking to the Mimihau pool with her. Thinking of you all at this time. Much love xx
Rebecca Scott (Hopkins), Christchurch
Joan, Gordon, Fiona and Euan. My heartfelt sympathy to you all. I'll be joining the ceremony for Sarah from Ireland on Thursday. I'm glad that I can be a part of it.
Marion Sutton, Ireland
So sad to hear of Sarah’s passing, we had the privilege of getting to know Sarah in Rotorua where she came to church with us, played in my touch rugby team.She was just a lovely person and good friend.love to all the family from John @ Dee Pascoe and our family.
Dee Pascoe, Papamoa
Gordon , Joan and family. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Regards Anne ,& Darrell Moodie.. ( Mclaren).
Anne, Invercargill
Dear Aunt and Uncle, Euan and Fiona
My heart is heavy at the loss of Sarah and for the grief that you now carry in your hearts. May the knowledge that Sarah now lives in heaven bring peace to you.
With all my love,
Kate Nielsen
Kate Nielsen, Canberra, Australia
Our sympathies to the whole family - Sarah was a wonderful person, a great travel buddy and loyal friend. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers with you all.
Karen and Reuben Olson, Auckland
Heartfelt thoughts to the Crump family for the loss of lovely Sarah. Sarah and I became friends in Rotorua when we both worked at DOC. We had great fun mountain biking, tramping and lots of other adventures as well as lots of fabulous times working together. I've kept in touch with Sarah over the years and when we moved to Southland in 2020 I had the great fortune of spending some more time with her. Sarah's kind nature and sense of humour always brought a smile. Sarah was a genuine and down to earth person who was well liked and admired by many. May you be at peace Sarah. Haere ra e hoa
Johlene Kelly, Invercargill
Sending love and condolences from Chiang Mai, Thailand. Sarah and I flatted together in our last year at university and kept in touch over the years. She was such a beautiful soul and was a generous supporter and encourager of our work with refugees and conflict-affected communities.
Claire & Doug Gibbons, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Dearest Uncle Gordon & Aunty Joan, Fiona and Euan
I am so so sorry you have to say goodbye to your dear Sarah and for the gap she will leave in your family. I love her name … from all the tributes it is clear she lived up to her middle name of Joy. May your memories with Sarah bring you some comfort amidst the deep pain of loss.
I’m sorry I can’t be with you in person, but will join with you online.
With much love
Shirley
Shirley Crump, Auckland
Sarah remains to us a truly lovely person. She was a wonderful colleague and friend, Sarah was candid, cheerful, good fun, and always helpful. We are very glad to have known her. She will be missed.
Brendon, Sally-Anne and Jessica Christensen, Rotorua
So many fond and loving memories of Sarah. I met her in 2008 when I was trying to be a weeds ranger and she was in charge of giving technical advice to weeds rangers at the Rotorua Doc office. Her calm, kind genuine nature shone through at every moment. She made a bewildering time much smoother. I have fond memories of shared dinners, walks and talks. My thoughts are with the Crump family and her community. Arohanui Sarah
Angela Hogan-Kroese , Rotorua
So sorry to hear about Sarah. Such a wonderful person I was privileged to work with her at DOC Rotorua. So kind, caring and thoughtful. She will be greatly missed. So sorry for your loss. Arohanui
Bronwen Ropiha, Rotorua
Sarah was a bright star that left me better for knowing her. I will miss her ❤️.
Robyne Lumley, Victoria, BC, Canada
Sending our love and prayers from New Plymouth. We met Sarah when she was studying in Palmerston North, she was a wonderful flatmate and friend.
Murray and Shona Thompson, New Plymouth