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1928 - 2009
 Age: 80
CRAWFORD, Norma J.
Of Lawton
Formerly of Quincy, IL
Norma passed away Sunday February 8, 2009 at Rose Arbor Hospice. She was born May 9, 1928 in Quincy, IL, the daughter of Walter and Helen (Niehoff) Gauch. Norma was a teachers aide for the Chapter I reading program for the Lawton Public Schools, was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she was active in the choir, praise band, a leader of the Cherub Choir and a member of the Lutheran Women Missionary League. She enjoyed gardening, painting, cooking, bird watching, quilting and music and was well known for her positive outlook on life. On June 5, 1948 in Quincy, IL she was united in marriage to Donald F. Crawford who preceded her in death on April 7, 1986. She was also preceded in death by 2 Sisters, Argenia Mickey Gauch and Virginia (Leroy) Kelle; brother, Donald (Bernice) Gauch. She is survived by 5 children, Lynn (David) Cleveland of Lawrence, Michael (Cathy) Crawford of Rockford, Janet Crawford of Lawton, Christine (William) Deacon, of Northville and Evan (Kelli) Carpenter-Crawford of Farmington Hills; 13 grandchildren, Nichole (Mark Benson) Hutchins, Craig (Charity) Hutchins, Heather (Tim) Saunders, Matthew (Margeaux) Crawford, Patrick, Benjamin and Samuel Crawford, Andrew (Christine) Deacon, James, Peter and Hannah Deacon, Madeline and Nathan Carpenter-Crawford; 3 great grandchildren, Christina, Daniel and Lillian; several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. Funeral services will be held Thursday, 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Paw Paw with Rev. Mark Whittaker officiating. Interment will follow in Oak grove Cemetery, Lawton. Memorial contributions may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church, Hospice of Southwest Michigan or Alzheimers Disease. |
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There are currently 15 condolences.
kristie hodgemire
kristie_trumps@yahoo.com
Tuesday February 24, 2009 at
4:44 PM
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Mrs.crawford was always so nice to me and I will think of her fondly, sorry for Evan especially . God bless you...........
Love,
Kris
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Tabatha Hampton (Hall)
hampton143@sbcglobal.net
Monday February 16, 2009 at
11:28 AM
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I remember Mrs. Crawford from when I was a student at Lawton Middle School. She was always such a sweet and kind person, who was ALWAYS smiling. It was evident that she honestly loved working with children. She will be missed.
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Phyllis King
Saturday February 14, 2009 at
7:01 PM
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I first met Norma at Markham Lutheran Church. She was leading the opening for the Womans Guild meeting. Norma was always warm, friendly and christian in her actions. She was truly a wonderful person to know.
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Julie Goddard-Grehl
Friday February 13, 2009 at
8:00 PM
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Evan and family, So sorry for your mother's death. She was such a wonderful lady.
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Travese Bradley
Wednesday February 11, 2009 at
10:19 PM
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My condolences to your family Evan. Your mom was a wonderful person and will be missed greatly.
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Tom and Doris Bell
Wednesday February 11, 2009 at
10:14 PM
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What a beautiful and natural picture of Norma, with a smile that would melt your heart! She was a beautiful person, inside and out.
We remember the first time we met her. We went out to her home to clean up her flower bed and do some trimming, as a fund raiser for Family of Christ Lutheran Church in Mattawan (a mission church of Trinity). It was love at first visit for both of us. From that first meeting, she has held a special place in our hearts. She always had a smile and a hug.
She will be greatly missed, but she is completely healed and in the presence of her Savior.
We like Pastor Mark's comment in regard to the statement, "I am sorry for your loss". Norma is not lost, she has just changed her address to a much better place.
Blessings,
Tom and Doris Bell
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Brian Roussel
Wednesday February 11, 2009 at
8:37 PM
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My condolences to all of the family. She was always a wonderful person.
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John Niehoff & Beverly Niehoff
Wednesday February 11, 2009 at
4:12 PM
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We are so sorry for your loss. Our fondest memories of Norma Jean are of the family reunions we attended with her in Quincy, Il. She is the last of my Aunt Helen's children. John & Beverly
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Doris Bernlohr
Wednesday February 11, 2009 at
11:15 AM
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I want all of you to know how sorry I was to hear of your mother's death. I am so gald that I stopped to see her on Thanksgiving morning while visiting my daughter in Kalamazoo. However, she did not know me,and it was so sad for me to see her this way.
I am so happy you chose to use that wonderful picture of her in this obituary. That picture protrays your mother 100%. She truly was a very positive and upbeat person--even in difficult times. She always tried to see the "glass half full".
Within the first month after I was hired in Lawton and given a huge job to do--I knew I needed help. I told Mr. Prately and Dr. Bandlow they needed to find me and aide asap to do all they were expecting to improve reading scores. Within a very short time they found me the perfect person. We worked together 15 years, and I can say without a doubt, I couldn't have done it without her. She also made such a difference in the lives of the children she worked with, and was a tremendous asset to the me and the Lawton Public Schools. Her strong Christian values is another thing I so appreciated. We have lost a jewel I shall never forget.
At this difficult time, please know that I'm holding all of you in prayer. I wish I could be with you tomorrow, but it is not to be.
Love to all,
Doris Bernlohr
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Jason and Melinda Bryce
melinda@brycefamily.net
Tuesday February 10, 2009 at
7:29 PM
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Evan and Kelli and your family,
I didn't know your mother, but she must have been a wonderful person to have raised a son who is such a kind, warm, and real human being... and a good friend. Our thoughts are with you all.
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MIKE AND LINDA AMENT
Tuesday February 10, 2009 at
4:32 PM
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Dear Janet,Sam and family, please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. Only having met Mrs. Crawford a couple of times, she was a very pleasant lady, not unlike her daughter , you...Janet. Mrs. Crawford is in a much better place now...no more sadness, no more sorrow, no more sickness, no more tears.....happy in her Savior. May the Lord hold you all close as you grieve your loss of a very dear Mother. Love and Prayers, Mike and Linda
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Marianna M. Cook
Tuesday February 10, 2009 at
3:32 PM
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Norma was my neighbor, friend and co-worker, consistently kind and gentle, quick to laugh, enthusiastic about life, her family and Christ. She will be missed by us all, may your hearts be filled with your special memories and her special love.
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Bette Pierman
Tuesday February 10, 2009 at
9:15 AM
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So many wonderful memories of our years together on the Lawton MS staff. Your mom and grandma always had a smile and kind and gentle words for everyone. I am blessed with those memories. My sincerest condolences to all of you.
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Debby
Tuesday February 10, 2009 at
8:32 AM
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So many of my memories fill my mind,and they include your wonderfful Mom,who I always considered mine as well.A part of my heart is gone forever.Lots of love to you all, Deb
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Pat VanZoeren
Tuesday February 10, 2009 at
7:04 AM
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Norma was one of the sweetest, kindest, most caring people I'd ever had the privilege to know.
My sympathy and prayers to the family.
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