Steven Riley Crawford
May 18, 2014
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.
Patrons Buckeye Mutual Ins. Co.
05/20/2014
Crawford family, We here in Ohio are so sorry to hear of your loss. We always enjoyed talking with Steve during his visits to Ohio. You are all in our thoughts and prayers!
Todd Jacobus
05/20/2014
Very sorry to the Crawford, Mullen, & Sumrall family on the loss of Steve. He was a good and honorable man. Gone too soon. RIP.
Kelly Rohlfsen-Colfax Farmers Mutual
05/20/2014
Pat and family- So sorry to hear of your loss. I so enjoyed working under Steve's leadership and have many great memories. I hope your memories will help comfort you.
Franklin County Farmers Mutual
05/20/2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Our
hearts go out to you and you are in our prayers.
Shawn McKay
05/20/2014
Pat and the entire Crawford family - We are so sorry to get this sad news and hope you find comfort and peace knowing you are in our thoughts and prayers. Steve was a friend and I looked up to him during his days at Grinnell Mutual. He is missed.
Shawn McKay
Home Mutual Insurance Company
05/20/2014
Dear Crawford family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Steve was a wonderful leader in the Insurance Industry. We enjoyed his visits to North Dakota.
Dorothy Dockter
Nancie Coomes
05/20/2014
Pat & family, so very sorry to hear about the passing of Steve. Good & fond memories come to mind. Steve was a great guy & he will be missed by many. Your in our thoughts & prayers. Nancie Coomes
Rochell Sutfin
05/20/2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Eric, Traci, Tiff and Brittany Bru
05/20/2014
Very sorry for your loss. Deepest Sympathy to the Crawford Family.
Jennifer Schmitt
05/20/2014
I am so sorry to hear about Steve. My deepest sympathy to all the Crawford Family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
David Brown, Atlanta, GA
05/20/2014
I am so sad to hear of the passing of my dear cousin Steve. I fondly remember our Summer exploits when we were kids.
My thoughts and prayers are with Pat and children and with Ellen.
Dennis and Chris Day
05/20/2014
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to all of the Crawford Family members. You are in our prayers.
Mike & Barb Baker
05/20/2014
Pat, Steff, Matt, Joe & families~
Our hearts are with you. May you find comfort and smiles in your memories of the special times you shared with Steve. He was a great guy who loved his family very much. Thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
Teresa Johnson
05/19/2014
Pat and family,
Sending my sympathy and prayers for you all during this difficult time.
Mike & Michele Godby
05/19/2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Crawford Family. We feel fortunate to have so many fond memories our times together.