Mary (Dooling) Crumpton
Obituary
Mimi Crumpton died Thursday, May 14, 2026. She was anointed by family friend Father Ron Shirley surrounded by her daughters, sons-in-law, and granddaughter. She was 83.
She was born in San Francisco, CA on January 6, 1943. Her family moved to Watsonville where she attended Moreland Notre Dame School and Watsonville High where she met the love of her life Mickey Crumpton. She went on to San Jose State where she earned her BA in education. After college she married her high school sweetheart, Mickey. They were married August 8, 1964.
Mimi was dedicated to her career in education. She taught at Echo Valley School before joining the faculty at Moreland Notre Dame School where she taught second grade for twenty years. She loved her co-workers and students. She was also the owner of Pacific AgPak Packaging Company, which was founded by her late husband.
She loved to travel. Mimi and Mickey had many adventures together. They traveled to Paris, New York, Portugal, England, Scotland, and Hawaii. She also visited Japan, Mexico, Canada, Ireland, Russia, Amsterdam, Israel, Qatar, and Jordan where she rode a camel to Petra.
She was a generous woman and supporter of many charities. A room is named after Mimi and Mickey at the Pajaro Valley Prevention and Student Assistance Center. She volunteered for many years at the Pajaro Valley Historical Society.
Mimi was preceded in death by her parents, Patrick and Patricia Dooling; her brother, Leask; and her husband, Mickey Crumpton. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Claire and David Baum; and her grandsons, Malcolm, Michael, and Stephen; and daughter and son-in-law, Molly and Jarrod Winter; and her grandson, Solomon; and her granddaughter, Mary. She is also survived by her brother, Father Patrick; sister, Barbara, and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Moreland Notre Dame School Memorial Fund, 133 Brennan Street Watsonville, CA 95076.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10 AM, Holy Eucharist Church.
Published in The Pajaronian · May 19, 2026