George S. Crawford

George S. Crawford George S, Crawford, 79, of Tulalip, WA died peacefully at Providence Hospital on March 11, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. In November, 2013, George suffered a stroke and spent his last year and a half in a Marysville area nursing home. George was born November 21, 1935 in Kelso, Wash. to Hugh and Anna Marguerite Crawford. After graduating from high school, he was employed by Tuttle Engineering. George later worked for the Washington State Department of Transportation and during this time, wanting to further his career, continued his education at the University of WA, receiving a Professional Civil Engineering License and gaining employment with MA Segale and later with Wilder Construction where he finished out his career. George met the love of his life on the ski slopes of Oregon. He married in 1958 to Sandy Lohikoski and eventually moved to the Seattle area. In 1978 George and Sandy moved to Snohomish WA, where they started "Sandy's in Snohomish" window coverings and interior store. George and Sandy lived in Snohomish for over 30 years. He later designed and remodeled their weekend cabin and retired there on Tulalip Bay. George was a devoted husband, grandpa and great-grandpa. He loved the outdoors enjoying camping, fishing, boating, water skiing, golf and hunting with family and friends. Some of Dads most cherished memories were camping with family and friends at Daroga Park in Entiat, WA. He also loved cruising and exploring Puget Sound in the "Tolly". He was preceded in death by his father, Hugh Crawford, mother, Anna Marguerite Crawford and brother, Hugh Richard Crawford. George is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sandy Crawford; sister, Delores Spencer, of Bloomington, Calif.; daughter, Connie (Mike) Williams of Snohomish, Wash., son, John (Colleen) Crawford of Lynwood, Wash.; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held on Friday, March 20, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at Bauer Funeral Home, located at 701 1st Street Snohomish, WA. with viewing prior to service. Interment will follow in GAR Cemetery. A small reception will follow at Connie's house - Directions will be provided.