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Mark retired from the US Army, serving 22 years as a Military Intelligence Officer. He served in the Persian Gulf and Bosnia and with his career sending him and his family to many interesting places around the world. He received his under graduate from the University of California, Irvine and his graduate degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
He married Heather O'Crowley on August 31, 1985 in the Idaho Falls Temple for time and all eternity. Together they have lived life to its fullest and have made friends from all over the globe.
Mark is survived by his wife, Heather, his mother, Pauline; children, Lauren Elizabeth (Matthew) MacDonald and Ryan Alexander (Paige) Crawford; two grandsons, Graham Alan MacDonald and Hunter Levi Crawford; his sister, Vicky Stewart; brother, Jaime Crawford; and his canine companion, Cosmo, whom he loved dearly.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where he loved serving others. He was an avid collector of Marklin trains, books and coins. He also has albums filled with postcards documenting his life travels from around the world. He loved photography, to read, travel to new places and learn as much as possible about each of them.
Visitation will be held at 5:00PM, Saturday, August 23, 2014 at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 E. Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado. A Funeral Service will follow at 6:00PM.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Crawford
Jen Braun
September 1, 2014
Heather, I heard the name Crawford at church yesterday, (someone was requesting prayer for your family). Although I didn't catch the first name, my mind immediately went to you. Through tears, I write this; knowing from our conversations how much you love your Mark. I will pray God's peace and that He will carry you. Jen
Padraic Shannon
August 25, 2014
Heather, my deepest condolences. A true pleasure to know and work with Mark in Naples (1995) and his post military time in Germany. My prayers are with you and family.
August 25, 2014
Heather, We pray that The Lord will be with you to comfort you and help you through this very difficult time. We are grateful for what you and Mark did to help our family. Love from the Cazier Family (Stuttgart, Germany)
Halima Tiffany
August 22, 2014
Heather, So sorry to hear of Mark's passing. May God rest his soul. Mark was a great patriot, family man, and all around great guy. I'm glad our paths crossed, if only for a short while. Halima Tiffany, COL ( retired) US Army.
Petra Scherber
August 22, 2014
I still can't believe it. I was so sure last year that he Mark is going to beat this monster in his pancreas. I liked a lot what you wrote about him and that you included his body Cosmo.
Heather, sending hugs, prayers and strength for you, Lauren and Ryan.
Love you and wish I could be there for you
August 21, 2014
To Heather and all of the Crawford family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris, Traci, Ian, Nathan, Paige, Shelby, Devyn, and Bryn Johnson
Garry & Kim Little
August 21, 2014
Dear Heather and Crawford family. We extend our profound sympathy to you. We know Mark is in a better place. We pray that the God you so faithfully served will provide His comfort to you. We were blessed to have served with you in Stuttgart. Mark was a man of deep faith who lived a life dedicated to serving others. We share in the joy we have knowing Mark lived a life well-lived.
Ralph Benson
August 21, 2014
We express our sincere sympathy to Heather and the entire Crawford Family. We are grateful we had the opportunity to get acquainted with Mark and family while we were serving as a missionary couple in Stuttgart 2012 to 2014. We admired Mark and Heather's courage as they faced their enormous challenges. Gott sei mit Euch bis aufs Wiedersehen. Elder Ralph & Sister Louise Benson, Bountiful, Utah
Sean Kinne
August 21, 2014
Miss you already, Mark.
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