Elizabeth Crawford, 94, of Nampa, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018 at a local hospital. Born Elizabeth D McAllister on June 13, 1924 in Panguitch, Utah, she was the youngest daughter of Arthur Dee McAllister and Elizabeth D Hatch. Their family relocated to American Fork, Utah where Elizabeth attended elementary school and graduated high school in 1942. Subsequently she attended LDS Business College in Salt Lake City, Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, and Western Union teletype school. Elizabeth worked as payroll clerk, teletype operator and instructor for Western Union and United States Steel Corporation at Geneva Works. She served as a full-time missionary in the Western Canadian Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during 1945-1946.
Elizabeth married Wayne Crawford in Kalispell, Montana (1949) while he was employed on construction of the Hungry Horse Dam. Daughter Diane was born in Montana; little sister Darlene three years later during construction of Lucky Peak Dam near Boise, Idaho. Elizabeth championed a stable, loving family unit while embracing the nomadic lifestyle of heavy civil construction that required frequent moves and long work hours. Elizabeth and Wayne shared a deep friendship and mutual respect, and approached relocations throughout Oregon, California and Washington as adventures. No matter how remote a location, Elizabeth ensured quality family time exploring local landmarks, music and swim lessons, Bookmobile cards and extraordinary friends. She was a talented pianist, seamstress, cook and a killer jacks player.
In 1968 Elizabeth graduated from Washington College of Business in Seattle, WA as a medical secretary and doctor’s assistant. She worked as a transcription typist (110 wpm – corrected) for Swedish Hospital in Seattle, WA. Eventually Wayne and Elizabeth returned to Idaho and Elizabeth enjoyed working at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. Post retirement Elizabeth and Wayne moved to Nampa and created a life of volunteer work, enjoying a stable home and mature gardens, friends and family, travel and spoiling five grandchildren.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by Wayne and Diane. She is survived by daughter Darlene, and amazing grandchildren and great grandchildren (to date) whom she greatly adored.
Elizabeth’s family appreciates the support of her many friends in Nampa, particularly following Wayne’s death. She remained living quite independently in her own home until very recently. Also, deep appreciation for the Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Hospital hospice team’s compassionate care and commitment to Elizabeth’s comfort.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 1:00 pm, at Canyon Hill Cemetery at 2024 N. Illinois Avenue, Caldwell, Idaho.
Elizabeth married Wayne Crawford in Kalispell, Montana (1949) while he was employed on construction of the Hungry Horse Dam. Daughter Diane was born in Montana; little sister Darlene three years later during construction of Lucky Peak Dam near Boise, Idaho. Elizabeth championed a stable, loving family unit while embracing the nomadic lifestyle of heavy civil construction that required frequent moves and long work hours. Elizabeth and Wayne shared a deep friendship and mutual respect, and approached relocations throughout Oregon, California and Washington as adventures. No matter how remote a location, Elizabeth ensured quality family time exploring local landmarks, music and swim lessons, Bookmobile cards and extraordinary friends. She was a talented pianist, seamstress, cook and a killer jacks player.
In 1968 Elizabeth graduated from Washington College of Business in Seattle, WA as a medical secretary and doctor’s assistant. She worked as a transcription typist (110 wpm – corrected) for Swedish Hospital in Seattle, WA. Eventually Wayne and Elizabeth returned to Idaho and Elizabeth enjoyed working at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. Post retirement Elizabeth and Wayne moved to Nampa and created a life of volunteer work, enjoying a stable home and mature gardens, friends and family, travel and spoiling five grandchildren.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by Wayne and Diane. She is survived by daughter Darlene, and amazing grandchildren and great grandchildren (to date) whom she greatly adored.
Elizabeth’s family appreciates the support of her many friends in Nampa, particularly following Wayne’s death. She remained living quite independently in her own home until very recently. Also, deep appreciation for the Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Hospital hospice team’s compassionate care and commitment to Elizabeth’s comfort.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 1:00 pm, at Canyon Hill Cemetery at 2024 N. Illinois Avenue, Caldwell, Idaho.
Elizabeth Crawford, 94, of Nampa, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018 at a local hospital. Born Elizabeth D McAllister on June 13, 1924 in Panguitch, Utah, she was the youngest daughter of Arthur Dee McAllister and Elizabeth D Hatch. Their family relocated to American Fork, Utah where Elizabeth attended elementary school and graduated high school in 1942. Subsequently she attended LDS Business College in Salt Lake City, Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, and Western Union teletype school. Elizabeth worked as payroll clerk, teletype operator and instructor for Western Union and United States Steel Corporation at Geneva Works. She served as a full-time missionary in the Western Canadian Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during 1945-1946.
Elizabeth married Wayne Crawford in Kalispell, Montana (1949) while he was employed on construction of the Hungry Horse Dam. Daughter Diane was born in Montana; little sister Darlene three years later during construction of Lucky Peak Dam near Boise, Idaho. Elizabeth championed a stable, loving family unit while embracing the nomadic lifestyle of heavy civil construction that required frequent moves and long work hours. Elizabeth and Wayne shared a deep friendship and mutual respect, and approached relocations throughout Oregon, California and Washington as adventures. No matter how remote a location, Elizabeth ensured quality family time exploring local landmarks, music and swim lessons, Bookmobile cards and extraordinary friends. She was a talented pianist, seamstress, cook and a killer jacks player.
In 1968 Elizabeth graduated from Washington College of Business in Seattle, WA as a medical secretary and doctor’s assistant. She worked as a transcription typist (110 wpm – corrected) for Swedish Hospital in Seattle, WA. Eventually Wayne and Elizabeth returned to Idaho and Elizabeth enjoyed working at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. Post retirement Elizabeth and Wayne moved to Nampa and created a life of volunteer work, enjoying a stable home and mature gardens, friends and family, travel and spoiling five grandchildren.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by Wayne and Diane. She is survived by daughter Darlene, and amazing grandchildren and great grandchildren (to date) whom she greatly adored.
Elizabeth’s family appreciates the support of her many friends in Nampa, particularly following Wayne’s death. She remained living quite independently in her own home until very recently. Also, deep appreciation for the Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Hospital hospice team’s compassionate care and commitment to Elizabeth’s comfort.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 1:00 pm, at Canyon Hill Cemetery at 2024 N. Illinois Avenue, Caldwell, Idaho.
Elizabeth married Wayne Crawford in Kalispell, Montana (1949) while he was employed on construction of the Hungry Horse Dam. Daughter Diane was born in Montana; little sister Darlene three years later during construction of Lucky Peak Dam near Boise, Idaho. Elizabeth championed a stable, loving family unit while embracing the nomadic lifestyle of heavy civil construction that required frequent moves and long work hours. Elizabeth and Wayne shared a deep friendship and mutual respect, and approached relocations throughout Oregon, California and Washington as adventures. No matter how remote a location, Elizabeth ensured quality family time exploring local landmarks, music and swim lessons, Bookmobile cards and extraordinary friends. She was a talented pianist, seamstress, cook and a killer jacks player.
In 1968 Elizabeth graduated from Washington College of Business in Seattle, WA as a medical secretary and doctor’s assistant. She worked as a transcription typist (110 wpm – corrected) for Swedish Hospital in Seattle, WA. Eventually Wayne and Elizabeth returned to Idaho and Elizabeth enjoyed working at the Veterans Administration Medical Center. Post retirement Elizabeth and Wayne moved to Nampa and created a life of volunteer work, enjoying a stable home and mature gardens, friends and family, travel and spoiling five grandchildren.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by Wayne and Diane. She is survived by daughter Darlene, and amazing grandchildren and great grandchildren (to date) whom she greatly adored.
Elizabeth’s family appreciates the support of her many friends in Nampa, particularly following Wayne’s death. She remained living quite independently in her own home until very recently. Also, deep appreciation for the Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Hospital hospice team’s compassionate care and commitment to Elizabeth’s comfort.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 1:00 pm, at Canyon Hill Cemetery at 2024 N. Illinois Avenue, Caldwell, Idaho.
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