Thomas-Crawford-Obituary

Thomas D. Crawford

Portland, Oregon

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Crawford, Thomas D. 72 02/10/1937 04/06/2009 Tom Crawford was born in Portland in 1937, the oldest of four children for Geneieve and Loyal Crawford of Canby. Tom's father worked for the city's water department and Gen was one of Canby's most sought after hairdressers. While in high school, Tom,...

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Dear Arlene, Karen, Mike & Kevin,
I'm a better person by knowing Tom Crawford. Tom was kind and generous with everybody he came in contact with. I learned a lot from Tom about how to treat others. My Wife and I feel so lucky spending half the day with him just a month ago. We got to hug and kiss him, not willing to face our fear that it maybe the last time we would get to see him. I will never forget his wonderful jokes and his ability to hit a golf ball while carrying on a...

Dear Arlene, Karen, Mike, Kevin and the extended Pioneer family:
It’s no secret that Tom had a heart of gold, was a master joke teller and a visionary. For those reading this who don’t know, he was way ahead of his time – he built the 1st commercial passive solar building in Oregon way before “environmentally conscious” was a hot topic. He was a risk taker too. Hey, he took a big chance by hiring this then 17 year old with a tiny baby way back in 1971 to be his secretary at his...

Mike and Libby,

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you selebrate your Dad's life.

Dear Arlene and family;

So very sorry to hear about
Tom's death. I have thought of you so often and wondered how and what you have been doing. I have so many wonderful memories of our camping trips, and all the party times. Take care and feel free to call me. I would love to talk to you.My love to all of you.

We sincerely regret the passing of Tom. Our lives have been enriched by our experiences and the fond memories of the pleasure of Tom's friendship and the friendship of his wonderful family. We feel greatful to have shared our lives and experienced the warm friendship of Tom and his family.

Arlene,Karen,Mike and Kevin, we have such great memories of Tom and the entire Crawford family. We loved you as neighbors, baby sitters and good friends. We are thinking of you during this time of loss. Tom,Bev,Jeff and Grant

I was a bank teller in the later 70s and early 80s and First National/First Interstate Bank on Hawthorne and had the opportunity to have Tom as a customer. He had a charming smile and quick wit. I also had the chance to meet both Michael and Kevin when they would come in with their Dad. I remember a wonderful Christmas party that Tom invited my husband an myself to at your home in Happy Valley one foggy Christmas season. He was a very warm and charming man and I am sure he will be missed...

The Crawford Family; Arlene, Mike, Kevin and Karen,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss of Tom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,
The DaSilva Family - your prior neighbors in Happy Valley

Libby and Mike,
Very sorry to hear of the death of Tom. I had the pleasure of being his physician and enjoyed many conversations about golf. My thoughts are with you all.
Dr. Mike Azorr