William M. Crawford

Crawford, William McKindsey II "Bill" age 86, of Edina, passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family on Friday, March 8, 2013. William was the son of Fred and Grace (Richter) Crawford, born in Minneapolis, MN on August 17, 1926. He was a member of the Washburn Class of 1944 and studied Civil Engineering at the University of Minnesota. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps in June of 1944, but World War II ended before his Aviation Navigator training was complete and he received an Honorable Discharge in November 1945. Mid-career, he received a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Mississippi in 1976. On September 29, 1951, Bill married the love of his life, Margaret (Peggy) Elizabeth Louden in Minneapolis. This union created three children, William, Margaret and John. Bill was employed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), beginning as a surveyor and ending his 44 year engineering career as District Engineer of the MnDOT Metro District. Following retirement, he consulted briefly with a private engineering firm in Minneapolis. Throughout his long life, he enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family at the cabin in northern Minnesota. He was very proud of his children, and in his later years, enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Bill was a member of the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers, the Shriners, Edina JayCees and a 50-year member of the Masons. Bill believed in giving the gift of time and served a number of years on the Highway Federal Credit Union Board of Directors and the Edina Historical Society. He served as Chairman of the Chapel Hills United Church of Christ Building Committee. William was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Grace Crawford. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Peggy of Edina; his children, William M. Crawford III (Jodi) of Crystal Lake, IL; Margaret M. Crawford Karas (Bill) of Red Lodge, MT; and John F. Crawford (Melissa) of Minnetonka. He is also survived by grandchildren, Kindsey Crawford, William Crawford IV, Grace Karas and Kayley Crawford; as well as a sister Mary Thompson (Rolland) of Edina; and numerous nieces and nephews, for whom he had a special place in his heart. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, March 13, at Chapel Hills United Church of Christ at 6512 Vernon Ave. S. in Edina, with a chance to reminisce prior to the celebration at 10 AM; and a luncheon immediately following at the Church. Private interment with honors will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. The family asks that memorials be sent to the charity of one's choice . www.Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996 West 50th St. & Hwy 100

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William M. Crawford

March 8, 2013

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