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Henry Crowther Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 31, 2016.

Henry Richard Crowther (Dick), 84, passed away in his sleep at his Oley home on July 22, 2016.

Mr. Crowther also had a residence in

Indian Wells, California.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Cecil and Katherine Crowther.

Mr. Crowther graduated from Reading High School and went on to attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

He was employed by Illinois Tool Works in various

capacities for 36 years and retired as Vice Chairman in 1995.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 60 years,

Nancy A. (Leymeister) Crowther, and his parents, Cecil and Katherine Crowther.

Mr. Crowther is survived by his son, Timothy R. Crowther, and wife, Joy; grandchildren, Ali Fitch and her husband, Ryan, and Nathan Crowther. He is also survived by 3 step-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. A private Memorial Luncheon is planned for a later date.

Bean Funeral Homes & Cremation Service of Hampden Heights is in charge of arrangements; online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.

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August 17, 2016

Kathleen Farrell Kalell posted to the memorial.

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July 31, 2016

Dave and Lisa Gambill (Ohanesian) posted to the memorial.

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Kathleen Farrell Kalell

August 17, 2016

My sincere condolences to Dick's wonderful family. I was privileged to meet Dick and learn about his amazing time at MIT, and his terrific career.
His kindness and generosity were obvious to all. So glad I had a fun lunch with him in early July! He will be missed.
Again, my sympathies to all.
Kathleen Farrell Kalell

August 2, 2016

Please accept our deepest condolences on behalf of United Way of Berks County. I never had the pleasure of meeting your father, but I did speak with him several times on the phone. He was not only a very generous supporter of our organization, but quite a gentleman. He always spoke so highly of his family and shared how much he looked forward to his visits with his grandchildren. He will be missed very much in Berks County.
---Angie Finney

Dave and Lisa Gambill (Ohanesian)

July 31, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Crowther Family. Your father was truly a remarkable man. We had several fun times with your dad and my husband loved talking about cars with him. We will miss him. Love Dave and Lisa

Taken with your dad this past February

Mary Ann Ohanesian

July 31, 2016

Hi Tim,
Want to express my sincere sympathy to you and your family in the passing of your dad. We lived across the street from your mom and dad in the desert for over 36 years....he will surely be missed!
May you be comforted at this time,
Mary Ann Ohanesian