Sonya Kay Crump Roden
Sonya Kay Crump Roden passed away peacefully at her home in Texas on July 4, 2022 She will sleep with the angels. She always was one of them.
Born on April 16, 1968 in Potter, Texas to Timothy Allan Crump and Mary Lou Bevers Crump; the oldest girl with two younger brothers. Sonya graduated from Canyon High School in 1986. In 1991, She received a BA in Marketing from Texas A&M at College Station; MBA at University of Texas at Austin, 1997; and Tuck School of Business, 2006 Dartmouth College, New Hampshire. After graduation from ATM, she worked for The Galveston Daily News; Advertising and Marketing for KKMJ, Austin Radio; Sabre Group Strategy Group, Ft. Worth; University of Texas Executive Education Department assisting Marketing Strategies and Salesmanship Training; NASA Flight Hardware Development Branch; Bright, strong, and independent, Sonya progressed to remodeling homes and ultimately, to overseeing their construction.
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Married on June 20, 1998 to her great love, Sean Kevin Roden, MD at his ranch, The Oasis, complete with bagpipes and kilts. They began their adventure together with a honeymoon to Tahiti and Bora Bora. Their first home was in Midland.
Sonya was a Texan at heart and lived in College Station, Austin, Dallas, Lubbock, Galveston, and Medford, Oregon. However, she was also a world traveler. Accompanied by Sean, Sonya traveled the world including New Zealand, all of Eurpope, Thailand, Singapore, Hawaii and dove with manta rays, and sailed in Mexican waters. Sonya studied Russian language and literature at Moscow State University while living on Pushkin Square in Moscow and Star City, Russia.
She delighted in the idiosyncrasies of each place and made friends everywhere. True, loyal, and generous, Sonya was unfailingly thoughtful and kind.
Her interests were eclectic: an advocate for animals, her fur babies were pet rescues; Member of Home Builders Assoc.; Habitat for Humanity; Recording for the Library for the Blind; a dedicated golfer and Member of the Ladies Golf Assoc South Shore Harbor; Certified SCUBA Dive Master; and Certified Yoga instructor; and cooking and dining out were always adventures.
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Her brother, Timothy Allan Crump, JR, preceded her in death.
Sonya is deeply missed by her husband, Sean Kevin Roden, her dear parents, Timothy Allan and Mary Lou Crump, her brother, Curtis Lee Crump and his wife Lindsay, their children Abigail and Aaron; her mother-in-law Carolyn Roden; her sisters-in law Carla Grover and husband Denny, and Lana Davis.
Sonya was loved by so, so many. The immense love from family and friends, former colleagues has confirmed the esteem in which she was held. Your empathy and myriad kindnesses have eased the suffering of those left behind, and we thank you.
The Family will receive friends on Friday, August 19,2022 from 6-8:00pm at Crowder Funeral Home, 1645 East Main, League City, Texas 77573.
A Funeral Mass will be on Friday August 26,2022 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church
3131 El Dorado Blvd, Houston, TX 77059
Service in Midland, Texas will be September 2, 2022 at 11:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church located at 800 W Texas Ave, Midland, TX 79701.
Service in Canyon, Texas will be September 9,2022 at 11:00AM at Calvary Baptist Church; 800 8th St, Canyon, TX 79015
She was a member of St. Clare of Assisi in Webster, Texas.
Her body will be interred at Chalk Mountain Cemetery, Somervell County, Texas at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Dog is My Copilot, https://dogcopilot.org or any local ASPCA Organization.
Crowder Funeral Home
crowderfuneralhome.com ( See Obitiuaries)
1645 E. Main St
League City, TX 77573
(281) 332-2727
That’s a beautiful obituary. I didn’t know her but her husband is a childhood friend. I can’t make the service but will be thinking of Sean
Chuck Duff
Loved by so many, Sonya was light to all who knew her. A cherished friend has passed away and will be sorely missed. Rest well in the arms of the Lord, Dear One. Jim and Jeanne Davidian
Sean,
We are so very sorry.
Shannon and Andy
Sean, our hearts hurt for you but our prayers are fervent. The words above describing your bride are beyond touching, unlike any I’ve read. I remember spending time with Sonya during the days in Star City. When I think of her, 1 Peter 3:4 comes to mind: “…the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God.” Though we are hurting, something tells me all of heaven must be rejoicing.
In love and thought,
Tracy & George Dyson
Sean
I’m am so sorry to hear news of Sonya’s passing. I know you can’t imagine life without her, but life is full of unexplained tragedies. Life must go on. Please call and come visit Boo and I in Lexington. We would love to visit and help you make
sense of what life has dealt you. (8592212106)
Love and condolences,
Richard Holder
This is a fitting story for a remarkable person. Sonya impressed me with her wit and beauty from the first time we met at the memorable wedding of Sean & Sonya. It was more than a wedding ; a joyous union of two people and two families that I will never forget. My only regret is not having had the pleasure of spending more time with these two people who I love so dearly, but it was not always easy to follow their globe-trotting as they lived out their special life together. I thank God for bringing these two beautiful people together, and pray for a time they will be together again.
Sean:
My heart breaks with you, my friend. What an amazing journey you and Sonya had together, filled with love and mutual devotion. She was such a kind and generous soul and all of us are better off for knowing her. May you find peace and consolation during this time of sorrow.
Sean, dear heart, this is such sobering news but I am so pleased that she will be in Chalk Mountain where I will come to rest also. And there lies your Dad, my dear Uncle Bill. This is Allie writing. I am sorry I see so little of you and did not know Sonya. Greatly my loss. Perhaps this is strange to be glad of but somehow it comforts me as I think of your loss. Much love to you and thoughts of peace head your way daily.
Sean,
So sorry to learn of Sonya’s passing. She was clearly a lovely person and the center of your Universe. Be well my friend. My condolences.
George Zamka
Sean,
You and Sonya had a great life together. Cherish those memories. Sonya will reside in your heart always.
As for you and your family, may you all experience God’s comfort in this difficult time.
You did a great job on the obituary. I will miss my very smart, funny and sweet friend always, but I am so glad for the times we have had together. I think about her every day. This is a tough one for all of our family, and the boys send love and prayers to you too.
Sean,
I am very sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife Sonya.
She is in heaven with the angels.
I pray for you during this difficult time.
God bless.
Sean – Thinking about Sonya and you brings only good memories to us. We are deeply saddened by her loss and we are close to you in mourning her.
May she rest in peace.
Paolo, Alexandra, Sofia & Maximillian
Sean – what a shock! Sonya was such a bright light – we had the pleasure of getting to know both of you in Russia – where it seemed like she was the mayor of Star City! We have so many happy memories of the 2 of you together. Please know you are in our thoughts – and we will remember Sonya fondly as a loving, generous and incredibly fun spirit.
Dan & Jane
I am very sorry for your loss
I have great memories of Sonya from our time together in 2006 at Dartmouth. Always full of energy and happiness – she was a positive person who touched many. I am confident that in the memory of many of us, she lives still.
All my sympathy.
Don and I spent so many hours with Sonya in so many situations and she was the best person imaginable, always Kind, always Generous, always Fun, always Beautiful inside and out. Her early passing reminds us to live for today. Love you Sean.
Sean and Sonya: the most silver-screen couple, and yet so real in your love for one another, your kindness and sense of fun towards others.
Through this crushing loss, the struggle will be to celebrate your time with Sonya while moving forward with your life.
Be well dearest Sean. I am thinking of you and feeling with you.
Love, Samantha
Sean,
I was saddened to hear the news of Sonya’s passing. She was such a sweet person, always with a lovely smile and a twinkle in her eye. My heart breaks for you. I am sending you warm thoughts and prayers for your family.
Deepest sympathy,
Judy
I was so sorry to hear about Sonya’s passing. I will always remember her as one of my fun golfing buddies. Every time I see my old straw cowboy/golf hat I think of her,
I got it because she had one and looked so cute in it. She was both beautiful on the inside as well as the outside.
She will be missed and in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Sandy
Ingrid and I are so very saddened by this terrible news! Sonya, so young and so sweet. May the Good Lord guard and protect her and her survivors! Sean is also one of the sweetest and kindest men that I have known. May the Good Lord lay hands on his shoulders through this ordeal.
Ingrid and Jerry Ray Baskerville
I am deeply sadden to read this, Sonya was such a pleasure to get to know during our RYT 200 hour yoga teacher training together. Even though we only had a short time together she always made everyone feel so loved and heard. The Heavens have gained a true Angel.
God Bless,
Stacie
Sean- it’s hard to say just a few words about Sonya, as a day spent with her was equivalent to months or years with anyone else! That tells you how much she shared with others and how much love and life God had granted her. From touring Red Square to fine dining with you both in New Orleans, every moment was cherished. Thank you for sharing your sweet Sonya with us all, our lives have been abundantly blessed because of her. I hope this knowledge and our prayers brings you comfort during this difficult time.
Rick & Michelle Scheuring
By far the best friends some one could have definitely going to be missed
Dear Sean and family, You have our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your beautiful Sonya. We will all miss her. She always had a smile and something positive to say when we would see her. We know she is with the angels and our Lord and looking out for you even now.