Judy L. Crawford

Judy Lee Crawford, 81, passed away February 12, 2023 at Taylor House.

Judy was born October 16, 1941 in Des Moines, Iowa to her parent’s Melvin Rupert and Bette (Osborn) Dengle. She graduated from East High School and then went on to further her education by becoming a registered nurse. Judy enjoyed golfing, traveling, and baking during the holidays. She could often be found watching the Chicago Cubs or the Iowa Hawkeyes. She also enjoyed spending her winters in Arizona, spending time at the lake, and playing bridge with her girlfriends. Most of all she loved spending time with her family.

Judy is survived by her husband of 61 years, Donald Crawford; her children, Diana (Wes) Bowlby, Mary (Dan) Sepich, and Curtis (Carmela) Crawford; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Tom Dengle and Bob Rupert.

She was preceded in death by parents, Melvin Rupert and Bette Dengle.

Family will greet friends on Sunday, February 19, 2023 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue Des Moines, Iowa. A memorial service will be held the following day, Monday, February 20, 2023 also at the funeral home beginning at 12:00 p.m. Burial will occur directly follow the service at Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3601 E. Court Avenue Des Moines, Iowa.

Memorial contributions can be directed to Union Park United Methodist Church in loving memory of Judy Crawford.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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