Harold Reid Crawford

Birth date: Feb 9, 1925 Death date: May 27, 2020

Harold Reid Crawford, part of "America's Greatest Generation", passed away after 95 years on May 27, 2020, concluding a long and rewarding life. He was born on a family farm in Clinton, Pennsylvania on February 9, 1925. Harold was Read Obituary

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Peggy Denisen Fountaine

315w ago

Reid,
My condolences on the passing of your father. What an amazing life he lived. Wishing you and your family comfort at this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
Peggy Denisen Fountaine

Rita Gergely

318w ago

It is thanks to Dr. Crawford that I have a Master of Agricultute degree. Because he started the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program while I was working on Master's degree, I was able to take courses in statistics, animal science, horticulture, agronomy, plant pathology, agricultural engineering, agricultural economics, agricultural law, and some areas that I have probably forgotten. At the time, I was hoping to get a position with ISU Extension, but every course that I took helped me with my position in public health, my farm, or my passion for horticulture. The research that I did to finish my degree benefited both the Iowa Department of Public Health and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Sadly, neither of these programs exists today. I owe a great deal to Dr. Crawford. May he rest in peace.

Virginia Correa Jones Creager, Phd

319w ago

To the Family of Dr. Harold Reid Crawford:

I do not know why I came across this site tonight. However, I would like you to know that I met this fine gentleman in Curtiss Hall in 1978 where I arrived as a brand new faculty member in the College of Education. He moved down the hall straight toward me, knowing I was new. He introduced himself just as you say "with joy and a positive attitude and knew no strangers." He definitely made me feel welcome. I am happy to have know him and son Reid Crawford. Later the latter became a student of mine in Multicultural Education. May this professional giant rest in peace after many jobs well done.
Virginia Correa Jones Creager, PhD
Litchfield Park, AZ

Jean Hoyt

319w ago

To Rachel and family…. As I was organizing memories for my personal history, I ran across a very special note from Dr. Crawford in response to a Christmas note I sent him many years ago. It was attached to a clipping from when he received an Outstanding Teacher Award in 1978. I then looked on the internet where I was sorry to see that he recently passed away. What a wonderful man! I was his secretary in Agricultural Education from 1973-1977. He was so very patient with me as I was only 20 years old when hired and soon was planning a wedding. I only left him when my daughter was born. He taught me so much and was such an encourager…had such a ready smile…so much energy…a true inspiration...loved his family. What a gift it was for me to have worked with him. My sincerest sympathy to you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jean Hoyt (Kennewick, Washington)

Emmett And Mary Stevermer

320w ago

To Rachel and family: Harold will be remembered and missed by so many. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Emmett and Mary Stevermer

Jim Pease

321w ago

To Rachel, Reid, and the whole Crawford Family: I saw Harold briefly a few weeks ago at Green Hills, just before everything closed up for the pandemic. I wish I could have talked to him longer. He was a role model for so many aspiring students. I credit him with re-sparking my interest and love for Central and South America and for his inspiration to work with tribal communities. Please know that he positively impacted hundreds--perhaps thousands--of students at ISU and elsewhere. His love of life and positive approach to everyone he met was an inspiration. Thank you for sharing him with us. My warm condolences to you all on the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. He will be missed. Jim Pease, Ames

Patti Freeman Works

321w ago

My condolences to Dave and all of the Crawford family. I went to school with Dave from Fellows Elementary through Iowa State. Dave, seeing your parents at Green Hills in recent years, I had several opportunities to talk with them and they were so proud of you, your family, and all you've done. What an accomplished guy and dedicated family man your father was! I will miss seeing him at Green Hills.
Patti Freeman Works, AHS 76, ISU 80

Tom Wenstrand

321w ago

Reid and all the Crawford Family,

I had just a few contacts with your father from FarmHouse days. My recollection is just as all of you have described--so talented, astute, positive, of good cheer, so interested in and supportive of the success of others. He made wonderful contributions to the success of FarmHouse as Reid has continued to do. My sincere thanks to the Crawford guys. Tom Wenstrand. FarmHouse '67; ISU '70

Ralph Rosenberg

321w ago

Our condolences to the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ralph and Teresa Rosenberg

Steve Zumbach

321w ago

At an early stage of my life, Harold was a very important person who helped me. I met him when I was a State President and National Officer of Future Farmers of America. Our relationship continued while I was at Iowa State. Harold was always supportive and encouraging and motivated me to get my PhD in Economics. That was one of the most important decisions that I made in my early life. It has been an important part of my professional career but more importantly helped me develop a framework of thinking to help analyze difficult problems in my practice of law and life.

My sympathies to your family.
Steve and Kathy Zumbach

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