Isabelle Anne Crabtree Obituary (2023)

Isabelle Anna Vitullo, was born in Providence, Rhode Island on February 22, 1921. On August 23, 2023, she transitioned to spirit at 102 years oldand she would let you know that the was very important! At 410 " she was small, but mighty. Betty married Michael Crabtree in Providence, RI on May 23, 1949, and shortly after moved to Arkansas City, Kansas. She then moved on to Boulder, CO, Stockville, NE, Fountain, CO, and finally to Zillah, WA in 1958 where Mike taught at Zillah High School. Mom had a wooden apple box she got in Providence from a fruit warehouse. We moved within 3 blocks of that same warehouse! Mom had gone to trade school and was an excellent seamstress. She made most of our clothes and went on to take custom orders for people. She even made the Zillah cheerleaders outfits for several years and our Barbie clothes. Eventually, the family moved to Yakima and a few years later Joby moved to Ellensburg to live at Kaskidian, a group home. Mom lived in Yakima until 2013, when she moved in with Cathy Lambert, the 3rd sister and resided with her in Waitsburg, WA until her passing. She was preceded in death by her ex-husband Michael Crabtree, her son Patrick J. Crabtree and her precious reason for living, Joby Crabtree who passed in June 2023. Her parents, Clara and Nikola Vitullo, one brother and 5 sisters. She is survived by her children Fran Cuhtahlatah, Gloria Hill, Cathy and Ed Lambert, Cis and Gene Patnode, Chris and Victoria Crabtree and a sister, Gloria Schultz. Many cousins, and 14 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren, 10 great-great grandchildren and our special adopted sister/daughter Amy Mohler. A celebration of life of the lives of Joby Crabtree and Betty Crabtree will be held on September 16th at the Pine Street Event Room next to Blue Rock Saloon from 2 PM 5 PM. Music by Road Fever, food from Red Pickle. Reeses Peanut Butter cups from Gloria Hill. If you were a caregiver or are caring for friends of Jobys please pass the word and come join us. Celebration of Life Pine Street Event Room (Next door to Blue Rock Saloon) Saturday, September 16, 2023 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM 404 N. Pine Street Ste 1 Ellensburg, WA 98926