Ethel “Ione” Crumpacker, 96, passed away with family by her side on Saturday August 27th 2022 in Topeka Kansas.

She was born October 14, 1925, in Sabetha, Kansas, the eldest of three children to George and Marie Brock. She graduated from Wetmore High School in 1943, and then attended Washburn University to obtain her teaching certificate.

Ione taught at a one room school house named Winding Vale just west of Holton for 1 year. She then decided she wanted to live in the city and experience city life. She started working at Winter General Hospital in Topeka as their Librarian. She enjoyed this and did this for 3 years. Her wish at that time was to be a Professional secretary. She then attended Clark's business school and graduated with her associate degree.

She met her future husband Walter Crumpacker Jr. in 1948 at Forbes field Air Force Base in Topeka at a dance where they shared the last 2 dances of the evening. They were married June 18, 1949 and resided in Los Angeles, California.

Ione is survived by her 3 children Mark Crumpacker, Phillip Crumpacker and Suzanne Samich, 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She was the last survivor of her family as she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, her parents and her 2 brothers: Keith Brock and Gene Brock. She was so loved by all her family and friends and will be so missed.

A Celebration of Ione’s life is planned for 11 a.m. Friday, October 14, 2022, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka.

The family will meet with friends one hour prior to services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions suggested to Topeka Firehouse #12 or Faith Hospice Care.