Steven Riley Crawford
May 18, 2014
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Steven Riley Crawford, 62, passed away at Kavanagh House on May 18, 2014. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 22 at 10:00 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines. Burial will be at Glendale Cemetery.
Steven was born on April 13, 1952 to Betty (Brown) and Joe Crawford in Cedar Rapids, IA. He graduated from Iowa State University. Steve married Patricia Gennoe and the couple raised their family in Grinnell. Steven worked for Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company for 35 years, as CEO, COO, and was the 7th President, until his retirement in 2012. He was a designated CPCU and ARE.
Steven was very active and enjoyed numerous hobbies and organizations. He was a member of Lutheran Church of Hope, Grinnell United Methodist Church, Cyclone Club, and Delta Tau Delta Fraternity at Iowa State. He enjoyed traveling, downhill skiing, golf, bowling, boating, Cyclone sports, and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Pat; children, Matt (Julia Lange) Crawford, Joe (Rachel) Crawford, and Steffanie (R.J.) Sumrall; grandchildren, Mckinley Crawford, Alana Crawford, and Jackson Sumrall; his sister, Ellen Mullen; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Steven was preceded in death by his Mom and Dad.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Alzheimer’s Association Research, 1730 28th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266. Condolences online may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Monique Shore
05/27/2014
Pat & family, I was so sorry to hear about Steve. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers during these days and the weeks and months to come.
Monique & Craig Shore
Reid W. Crawford
05/26/2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I knew Steve through his parents and sister, as well as through Ames High School, Northminster Presbyterian in Ames, and Iowa State. May his countless contributions to our society give you support, strength and smiles.
Reid W. Crawford
Sam & Sue Barnes
05/23/2014
We were deeply saddened by the news of Steve's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Crawford family.
Marilyn Deppe
05/23/2014
Pat and family - So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the coming days. Hold on to your good memories of Steve.
Marilyn Fauser
05/22/2014
I am so sorry to hear of this loss. So many memories of great times shared with Steve and Pat in years gone by. You are in my prayers. God Bless.
Theda May
05/22/2014
Pat and family, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this difficult time. Steve was a great guy. He will be missed.
Dave Graham
05/21/2014
Pat and family
So sorry to hear of Steve's passing, he was a great guy, lots of fond memories work and play....He was one of the young pups and we were the old hound dogs, its not supposed to work this way.....Our prayers are with you always....Dave & Linda Graham
Tammy (VanDonselaar) Creps
05/21/2014
Pat and Stephanie, I was so sorry to hear about Steve's death. I have a lot of memories of numerous basketball games we went to together. You have all been in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to give peace and comfort at this time.
Lou Venteicher
05/21/2014
Pat, my heart hurts for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace and Blessings sent your way.
Hutch and Julie Kracht
05/21/2014
Our sincere condolences to the entire Crawford family at this difficult time. It was a pleasure working with Steve. God Bless and Go Cyclones!
Jerry Balek
05/21/2014
Pat and Family:
My heartfelt condolences go out to you for your loss. You have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
I enjoyed working with and respected Steve very much. It was an honor to be part of his reinsurance team.
His Christmas gift to me, a chunk of black coal continues to be symbolic of the great memories had.
God Bless
Duane Smith
05/21/2014
I charish the friendship, knowlege of insurance, and Steve's love for his family. He has and will be missed. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Laurie Konecny
05/21/2014
Steph and Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy to you, your mom and family. I am so sorry to hear of your dads death. I have heard so many good things about your family through Luke and wanted to let you know you are in our thoughts. Hold tight to each other and the many wonderful memories of you dad.
Sincerest sympathy.
Laurie (Miller) Konecny
Marty Jorgensen
05/21/2014
Pat, you may not remember me. We met at the Urbandale Home Depot one day about a year ago when you and Steve were in the store. Steve and I recalled fondly the times when we worked together at Grinnell Mutual. Your son, Joe, and I also worked together at Home Depot. Pat, Joe, you and your whole family have my sincere sympathy for your loss. Enjoy the great, uplifting memories of your life with Steve as a husband, father, and grandfather.
Sal & Queenie Allan
05/21/2014
Pat & family, so sorry for your loss. Steve was a great guy. He left us with lots of memories of the old times in the Peoria Ski Club. You and the family are in our prayers.