Waldo E. Crawford

Waldo Eugene Crawford, the youngest of ten children of Roy Frances and Iva Mae (Dixon) Crawford, was born in Imogene, Iowa on May 13, 1927. Waldo entered into eternal rest on January 23, 2011, after battling Alzheimer's disease. He attained the age of 83 years, 8 months, and 10 days.

At a very early age, Waldo moved with his family to Hastings, Iowa where he attended the Hastings Public Schools. Hastings was his home for over 70 years.
Waldo held many jobs throughout his life. He worked very hard and to the best of his ability. His passion was mowing lawns and every lawn mower he had, he named "Nelly Belle." He enjoyed helping people and running errands. Every morning, Waldo was at the Hastings Post Office to pick up mail for several people in town. You could always depend on him to bring it the same time every day.

Waldo's favorite pastime was watching baseball and he was an avid St. Louis Cardinal's fan. No matter what kind of season they had, he would say "the Cardinals should be in the World Series." Waldo took much pride in being a member and Captain of the Hastings Volunteer Fire Department for many years.

He enjoyed being with his family, especially the children, and always would bring them cookies, no matter what time of the day.

For several years while still at his home, Waldo was assisted by his friends and guardians, Paul and Patricia Howard.

In March of 2006, Waldo moved from his home in Hastings to the Nishna Productions Group Home in Malvern, Iowa. He resided there until June of 2010 when due to declining health, he moved to the Red Oak Rehab and Care Center where he lived until his death.

Waldo was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wendell, Wayne, Warren, and William; sisters, Nedra Edmonds, Thelma Stogdill, Evelyn Resh, Reta Mosier, Lillian Payne and other family members.

He is survived by many nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law, Catherine Crawford of Mt. Ayr, Iowa and Etha Crawford of Hastings; other relatives and many friends.

Interment in Hastings Cemetery.

Memorials to Hastings Volunteer Fire Department.

Mansfield-Hertz Funeral Home in Malvern, Iowa in charge of arrangements.