Don Crawford, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2015 in Prescott, AZ. He was born on August 31, 1942 in Los Angeles, CA to Bearl and Melba Crawford. Don is survived by his loving wife Mary Anne of 52 years; daughter, Regina Perdue and her husband Jeff; daughter, Christie White and her husband Mike; brother Eddie Crawford and his wife Faye; grandson, Jordan Perdue, his wife Jenise and great granddaughter Kennedy; granddaughter, Brandi Kondratenko and her husband Joshua. He is preceded in death by his mother, Melba Crawford, father Bearl Crawford and his grandparents. Don moved to Glendale, AZ when he was a young boy and attended Glendale High School, married Mary Anne and raised his daughters. He retired from the Arizona Republic after 33 years and moved to Cordes Lakes, AZ. He had a love for tennis, hunting, fishing, camping, bowling, shooting pool, playing baseball, horseshoes, poker and watching Diamondbacks and Cardinals games. His big smile, kindness and huge hugs will be truly missed by his family and friends. He will forever be in our hearts. A celebration of Don's life will take place on September 17, 2015, 1:00 at Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 North 59th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301. See more at: www.chapelofthechimesmortuary.com
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September 14, 2015
Christie and Regina
Dad, what a wonderful father and man you are and you will be forever in our hearts and we will always cherish every moment we had with you. Love,
September 11, 2015
Mary Anne, Don was such a gentle man and a true gentleman. I will remember forever working alongside him at the R&G. I was a young, inexperienced salesperson and Don took time to teach me how to sell, how to provide excellent customer service and to always project a positive attitude. Much of what I teach today in my workshops I learned from Don. God bless.
August 27, 2015
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My condolences to family and friends, remember to pour out your heart to God when mourning, may the peace of our Lord be with you. Psalms 102:1
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