The Rev. Dr. David L. Crawford, aged 89, of Grand Rapids, died on Saturday, April 15, 2017.  Surviving are his wife of 66 years Kathryn (DeVinney) Crawford, and three sons.

Dr. Crawford served in the following appointments:  Portage Pathfinder 1949; Galien 1950; Dayton 1953; Comstock 1954; Buffalo Central Park, NY 1957; Cadillac 1960; Executive Secretary, Board of Education 1965; Lansing Christ 1969; Albion District Superintendent 1977; Traverse City Central 1981 Hartford 1987; Retired 1990.

For a full obituary, please visit:

http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/grandrapids/obituary.aspx?n=david-crawford&pid=185100918&fhid=5484.

A memorial celebration for Rev. Dr. David L. Crawford will be scheduled at First United Methodist Church in Grand Rapids on May 6, 2017 at 1:00pm.

Gifts may be made to the Dr. David and Kathryn Crawford Scholarship Fund at Adrian College or the United Methodist Committee on Overseas Relief.

Last Updated on October 30, 2023