2.3.4.2.1.2.1. William Frederick Crawford (1954-2010)

William Frederick Crawford was born on 24 February 1954 to Eric William Crawford and the daughter of Walter Frederick and Mary (Riddell) Colbourne. He was one of nine children. He died on 30 July 2010 in Victoria, British Columbia, at the age of 56 -- much too young.

A young William Frederick Crawford on his father's horse; photograph
courtesy of Ancestry.com member dhead3

CRAWFORD, William (Bill) Frederick -- February 24, 1954 to July 30, 2010
On July 30, after a courageous battle with diabetes, Bill went to heaven peacefully riding on his stallion. Cowboys live forever! He is predeceased by his father, Eric, and Uncle Roy. Bill is survived by his Mom, Margaret; brothers, Dennis (Jean), Gord (Brenda), Tim (Sandie); sisters, Karen, Lorraine (Robert), Sherry-Lynn (Don), Carlin, and Kathy. His Aunty Babs, cousins, nieces, nephews and great nieces. Also leaves behind two special grand boys, Jordie and Zachary and Katlin. And his side-kick Shortcut. Thank you to his best friend, Al, for being there for Bill. Thanks to the nurses and doctors who cared for our brother. Thank you also to Dr. Wylie for his care and support of Bill. Other special people to Bill are Apple Tree staff, Haultain F+C staff and Adrienne Tea Garden. "His Special Girls!" Thank you. Our brother Bill is truly the very best brother anyone could have. Bill you are forever in our hearts enjoying being with Dad and no kicking our butts from up there! Celebration of Bill's life will be on August 7, 2010 at 1 p.m. at the family home. ALL ARE WELCOME.

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Global, Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-Current, 2010 Crawford, William Frederick
Times Colonist, 5 August 2010
Legacy.com, 2010 Crawford, William Frederick