Pamela J. McCrumb

Pamela "Pam" McCrumb, 81, passed away on June 8, 2024, after a multi-year battle with cancer. Born April 22, 1943, in King City, CA to James and Maxine Palmer, Pam was the oldest of three children. Growing up on her family's cattle ranch was the start of Pam's life-long love of country.

Pam was most well known locally for her love of country line dancing. She was a country western music DJ and a singles and couples line dance instructor (the only one in the area for many years) for over 40 years, well into her late 70's. When you think of country, you think of Pam McCrumb.

As a long-time Salinas Valley resident, Pam took great pride in serving her community. She was in banking for over 53 years, working at Crocker Bank, Wells Fargo, Community Bank, and ending her career at Rabobank. She volunteered her time as treasurer for California Women in Ag, the Old Town Association, the Salinas Valley Dance Association, and volunteered for the California Rodeo Association for over two decades.

Pam loved boating, camping, line dancing, cruising, traveling, cooking, her friends and family, and she loved to laugh. She delighted in life and the people around her and never missed an opportunity for a new adventure.

Pam is survived by her two children Robin Crumm of Salinas, CA and Kim Long (Ron) of Harper, TX, four grandchildren Kary (Kris), Michelle, Cory (Alex), Austin (Weslyn), and five great-grandchildren Kai, David, Kole, Kaden, and Connor with one more on the way, and Sister Linda Simpson (Ron) of Colorado Springs, CO, in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, and her faithful dog Poppy.

Memorial Services will be held 11:00a.m.Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Struve and Laporte Chapel,

41 W. San Luis Street, Salinas, Ca. 93901.

Published in King City Rustler · June 12, 2024