Steven Riley Crawford
1952 - 2014
Steven Riley Crawford
1952 - 2014
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Steven Riley Crawford, 62, passed away at Kavanagh House on May 18, 2014. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton's on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 22 at 10:00 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines. Burial will be at Glendale Cemetery.
Steven was born on April 13, 1952 to Betty (Brown) and Joe Crawford in Cedar Rapids, IA. He graduated from Iowa State University. Steve married Patricia Gennoe and the couple raised their family in Grinnell. Steven worked for Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company for 35 years, as CEO, COO, and was the 7th President, until his retirement in 2012. He was a designated CPCU and ARE.
Steven was very active and enjoyed numerous hobbies and organizations. He was a member of Lutheran Church of Hope, Grinnell United Methodist Church, Cyclone Club, and Delta Tau Delta Fraternity at Iowa State. He enjoyed traveling, downhill skiing, golf, bowling, boating, Cyclone sports, and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Pat; children, Matt (Julia Lange) Crawford, Joe (Rachel) Crawford, and Steffanie (R.J.) Sumrall; grandchildren, Mckinley Crawford, Alana Crawford, and Jackson Sumrall; his sister, Ellen Mullen; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Steven was preceded in death by his Mom and Dad.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Alzheimer's Association Research, 1730 28th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266. Condolences online may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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Jenni McElherne Voorhees
August 18, 2014
Ellen -
Thanks for your reply! My Dad is still living in Ames - as a widower as my Mom & Step-Mom have both passed away.
He keeps busy with his friends at coffee groups, playing cards & other activities. My mother-in-law also lives in Ames. Her husband,my father-in-law, passed away several years ago. They have become great friends & enjoy dinner out every Sunday night. My husband ,Bret, & I live in West Des Moines. We have two children. Our son, Dale, lives in Springfield, MO with wife, Lynnette, 8 moth old son, Owen, as well as Zoe & Watson, two Bernese mountain dogs. Our daughter, Audrey, will be heading to Macedonia September 12 to serve two years in the Peace Corps as a teacher. My brother, Jim, lives in Las Vegas with his wife Jean. He works for Peter Lik, a reknown photographer of amazing nature scenes from around the world. While I have lost a parent, I can't imagine how it feels to lose a sibling. I hope you are able to stay in contact with Steve's family! God Bless You & your Family!
Jenni
Jenni McElherne Voorhees
May 26, 2014
Sending belated condolences to the Crawford family! Steve & Ellen & I grew up together on Hunziker Drive in Ames. Steve & I were in the same graduating class at Ames High. I have fond memories of grades school days playing games in the 'pony pasture' with Dan Sargent & the rest of our neighborhood gang. May many of your cherished family memories bring you comfort in this time of sorrow.
Joe Gitchell
May 23, 2014
Ellen and family - I wish that I had made the chance to at least meet your brother--another regret I will take with me forever. I do hope that all of your recollections and resulting evoked feelings bring you some comfort--pain, too, of course, but more comfort.
David Brown
May 22, 2014
Sorry to learn of my cousin Steve. We had good times as kid!
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LYNDSY TONEY
May 22, 2014
You will be missed uncle Steve. Love you always.
Susan Pickens
May 21, 2014
Pat, I was shocked and so saddened by the news of Steve's passing. What a great couple you were. You have my deepest sympathies. Susan Pickens
Larry Mahoney
May 20, 2014
Thanks for the memories!
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