Flint, Michigan
CRAWFORD, Robert L., Jr. - Of Grand Blanc, age 59, died Sunday, January 18, 2009 at Genesys Regional Medical Center. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11AM Thursday, January 22, 2009 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 11824 South Saginaw Street in Grand Blanc, Father Ken Coughlin officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation 4-8PM Wednesday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road. Mr. Crawford will be at the church from 10AM Thursday until the time of the Mass. Robert was born in Flint, Michigan on July 9, 1949, the son of the late Robert, Sr. and Maxine (Worden) Crawford. On October 4, 1974 he married Linda Wiktorski in Royal Oak. Bob was an entrepreneur in the Flint area, owning and operating franchises of Pro Clean Dry Cleaners for almost 20 years. Prior to this, he worked as an Advertising Executive at Advo. He was a past Grand Blanc Rotary Club President and recently formed the "Rusty Spokes", a motorcycle club. He loved his family and friends, and looked forward to visiting his daughter and son-in-law in California. He also enjoyed his daily breakfast get togethers and riding his Harley with groups of friends. Bob enjoyed cooking and was known as a great chef. He loved animals, especially his dog, Buddy. Surviving are wife, Linda; daughter, Kristi and husband David Windtberg; sister, Elaine Belchick; many nieces, nephews and friends. Those desiring may make contributions to the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
Dear Linda and Kristi:
I am very sorry for your loss. I will miss our breakfasts at Palace and for Bob's friendship dating back to his days in Rotary.
I will not be able to be with you in person as I broke my ankle. It was operated on 12-30-08 and I am confined to the house and a wheelchair for the next 4+ weeks.
If I can help you with anything please be sure to call me.
Sincerely,
Robert Blick
January 22, 2009 | Grand Blanc, MI
January 22,09
Robin, I was very sorry to hear of
your death. You were always there
for us when a family member passed
away. My prayers are with your family and sister Elaine. I have
never forgotten your mom (max)she
was a favorite Aunt and beautiful
person. May you rest in peace.
Love, your cousin
Kathy Worden Ruiz (W.M. Ar.)
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Kathy Ruiz
January 22, 2009 | West Memphis, AR
Dear Linda,Kristi and David,
We are saddened by the loss of our gentle and kind friend. But now healthy and safe in Heaven may he be the brightest star watching over you and keeping you safe in the days ahead.
God Bless,
Terry and Linda Kephart
Linda Kephart
January 20, 2009 | Grand Blanc, MI
Bob and Dennis Touring San Diego, July '08
January 20, 2009
Dinner cruise July '08
January 20, 2009
Bob, Kristi and Linda November '08
January 20, 2009
To a great friend,
How thankful I am that I own a Harley-Davidson motorcycle; without it we would have never met. The one thing that always struck me about Bob was that I never heard him speak a cruel word about anyone. Never known to raise his voice in discontent, Bob possessed a subtle sense of humor. We enjoyed the weekend rides and the trips to 'Deal's Gap'. You will be sadly missed but your memory will never be forgotten. To your lovely wife Linda, your adoring daughter Christie...
Allen Hatch
January 20, 2009 | Grand Blanc, MI
Family dinner at Frankenmuth
Bob, You're someone very special and will always be dear to our hearts. When you married our sister Linda, you became the brother Dennis and I never had. We will carry on the family Frankenmuth outings (no thighs please) and be with us motoring cross country in a travel trailer. We will always set an extra plate at family and holiday meals, knowing your spirit will be there (guiding us through meal recipes). Having you in our family has made our lives better. Dear, dear brother, you have...
Pam and Dennis Brzezinski
January 20, 2009 | Royal Oak, MI
Bob,
From all your friends at Cummings Harley-Davidson you will be forever missed...
Jennifer Wagner
January 20, 2009 | Davison, MI
