Brian Crudge died Feb 3, 2017, in Lompoc, California. Brian was born in San Jose, California. His father was in the United States Air Force, and the family had many tours throughout Europe and the United States.

Brian won a full scholarship to San Diego State out of high school. He lived many years in Washington State, and the last few years in Lompoc, California, to be near family. Brian lived in Ireland in his early high school years and again in his 20s. Ireland was always home to Brian. He leaves behind many aunts, uncles, and cousins in the Galway, Dublin, and Cork area. Brian loved his family, the outdoors and traveling. He will sadly be missed by his family, sisters Yvonne (Jorge), AnnMarie (Mark), and brothers Declan (Shara), Mel (Kathy), Mark (Erica), and extended family and friends.

A Rosary will be held on Monday, May 8, 2017, at 5 pm at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary Chapel with a Funeral Mass at Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Lompoc on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at 10 am. Brian will be buried next to his parents, John and Bridget Crudge, at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Tacoma Washington. A graveside service will be held on May 13, 2017, at 10 am.