James (Jim) Crawford |
| Posted 2009-07-10 by Sharla |
| The Wickenburg Sun the week of August 27, 2003 James (Jim) Crawford, 74, of Wickenburg, Ariz., passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with his children by his side on Aug. 20, 2003. He joins his second wife Marion Brandon-Crawford, parents and siblings. Jim was born on Jan. 3, 1929 in Redfork (Tulsa) Okla. Over the years he resided in Colorado and Nebraska and was a resident of Wickenburg for more than 25 years. He served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, the Korean Conflict and was a member of the American Legion. He made a career of more than 30 years in the trucking industry. He was an avid trapshooter and dedicated outdoorsman and lifetime member and past president of the Wickenburg Sportsmans Club, lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and a member of the Amateur Trap Association. He will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Many thanks go out to his close friends who helped him during his brief illness, and a big thank you to Stan Waugh and Joani Ritchie. Jim is survived by his first wife Elaine Crawford-Modig; son Matthew J. and wife Annette Crawford of Zion, Ill.; daughters Christine (Tina) Crawford of San Antonio, Texas and Sarah Wurtz and husband Gary of Valley, Neb.; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the charity of your choice. Arrangements handled by Frey Funeral Home. |
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