Crooker, Christopher C. age 48, of Champlin, passed away at home, surrounded by his family and friends on July 29, 2015 after a 134 day battle with kidney cancer. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 29 years, Sharon; children, Calvin (Ana Beckey), Cassidy; his loyal dogs, Pookie, Louie, Brewzer; grand-puppies, King and Bix; parents, Terrance & Mollie Crooker; brother, Casey and family; many relatives and good friends. He was a Nurse Manager LPN at Crystal Care Nursing Home for 22 years, and a well-known drummer in the Twin Cities. Please join us for his Celebration of Life at 2:00 PM Sunday, August 2nd at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 5005 Northwest Blvd, Plymouth (763-550-1000). In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family are preferred.