Zelda Jean Hackney was born on August 1, 1927, in Fort Worth, Texas to Fred and Ruth Hackney.

Zelda spent her early childhood in Fort Worth prior to relocating with the family to Denver around age 7. The family eventually settled in Wheatridge, Colorado where Zelda graduated from Wheatridge High School in May 1945. Following high school Zelda attended Colorado State Teacher's College, in Greeley, Colorado, earning a Bachelor's of Arts degree in English and Home Economics in 1949. Zelda taught English at Oaksdale High School, in Oaksdale, WA. and later at Colorado Springs High School, Colorado Spring, Colorado.

Zelda married Orris W. "Vic" Crum on December 19, 1953, at Chapel of the Angels, a wedding chapel and mortuary, in Denver, Colorado. Zelda and Vic attended First Methodist Church in Colorado Springs, and enjoyed singing in the choir together. Shortly after their wedding, the Air Force transferred Vic to Okinawa, Japan, while Zelda remained in Colorado Springs. On Vic's return, they were transferred to Naples, Italy, for 3 years. While in Naples, the couple welcomed their oldest son, Ross, and enjoyed their time traveling throughout Italy. Zelda and Vic then transferred to Corvallis, Oregon where they welcomed two additional children, Renee and Randy.

Zelda remained as a stay-at-home mother and wife following the birth of the children. Vic and Zelda relocated to Shawnee Mission, Kansas in 1964 to be near Zelda's parents while Vic was stationed in Green Bay, Labrador. In 1965 Vic and Zelda's fourth child, Ryan, was welcomed to the family. During her many years in Shawnee Mission, Zelda was very active with AAUW, PTA, and PEO. Vic and Zelda were members of St. Mark's United Methodist Church for many years, but eventually transferred membership to Country Club Christian Church. While at Country Club Christian Vic and Zelda were very active in the adult Sunday school. Zelda served as a volunteer with Job's Daughters, Bethel 62, and enjoyed sewing and many craft-related activities. Zelda's greatest love, besides her husband, were her four children, and thoroughly enjoyed being a mother.

Zelda leaves her husband of 59 years, Vic, and four children: Ross (and wife Liz) of Fort Worth, TX; Renee (and husband Pete) of Kansas City, KS; Randy (and wife Jo Dee) of Prairie Village, KS; and Ryan of Overland Park, KS. Zelda also leaves 10 grandchildren.

Zelda is preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Winifred. Zelda Jean Crum.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the PEO Foundation, Des Moines, IA. Services will be at 10 a.m., Thurs., Sept. 26th at Country Club Christian Church. - See more at: http://www.kccremation.com/obituary/Zelda-Jean-Hackney-Crum/Overland-Park-KS