Tony Richard Crawford's Obituary
Tony Richard Crawford was born on October 9th, 1933 in Wewoka, Oklahoma and passed away on November 11th, 2022 in Columbia City, Oregon at the age of 89. He graduated Scappoose High School at the age of 16 with a full football scholarship to the Oregon Institute of Technology. He spent his entire career working at Steinfeld’s products and proudly served in the Army National Guard for 12 years achieving the rank of Captain.
Tony was involved for decades in the charitable workings of the Elks Association and his church. He enjoyed baseball, softball, basketball, racquetball and was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was a family man who loved spending time with family and watching the sporting events of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Dwan Crawford, daughter Toni Irish and grandchildren Steve Rosling, Marcus Gagnier, Matthew Gagnier, Brandon Scheuermann, Toni DuBois, Tiffany Irish, Tony Aunspaugh, Joy Schultz and 15 great grandchildren. He was predeceased in death by his daughters Delinda Gagnier and Connie Crawford Lain.
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