Richard Crawford

RICHARD CRAWFORD

Marion

Richard Crawford, 80, of Marion, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014, at Promise House in Hiawatha. A Celebration of Life will be Monday, July 7, from noon to 2 p.m. at Wolfey's Wapsie Outback in Quasqueton, with a

light luncheon. A private family inurnment will be at the Quasqueton Cemetery.

Richard Crawford was born Feb. 13, 1934, to Wilbur and Freda Heiserman Crawford. He graduated from Quasqueton High School in 1951. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1955 through 1956. Richard was united in marriage to Mary Lou Spaight on Jan. 27, 1957, in Quasqueton. They divorced in 1973, but remained friends. He worked at Rockwell Collins as an inspector from 1951 to 1990.

He is survived by his children, Wendy (David) Cook of Quasqueton and Nicholas (Deborah) Crawford of Winthrop; grandchildren, Matthew Crawford of Cedar Falls and Brandi Crawford of Somerville, Mass.; two brothers, Norman (Barb) Crawford of Cedar Rapids and Dennis Crawford of Quasqueton; sister-in-law, Kathy Crawford; special companion, Peg Ewart, and her children, Kim (Kevin) Nelson, Todd (Carrie) Ewart, Jodi Borron and Judy (Scott) Coons; her grandchildren, Jenna Borron, Jamey (Aaron) Houghtaling, Shea (Nicole) Nelson, Lanie, GeAnna, Joelle Coons and Maddie Nelson; and many loving family members.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Steve and Brad Crawford.

Memorial donations may be made in Richard's honor to the family.

A special thank you goes to the entire staff of the Promise House in Hiawatha for their tender loving care given to Richard.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.iowacremation.com under Obituaries.