Tod A. Crawford
July 13, 1960 ~ July 5, 2012
Tod Alan Crawford, age 51, of Forest Lake, passed away July 5, 2012. Tod was born July 13, 1960 in Bismarck, North Dakota to Clark and Helen Crawford. He is survived by his wife Sandy; son, Jameson; daughter, MacKenzie; brothers, Clark (Patti) and Greg (Dar); mother and father-in-law, Joyce and Dick Morgan; sister-in-law, Lana (John) Carlson; brothers-in-law, Scott (Jane) Morgan and Mike (Nancy) Morgan; many nieces and nephews that Tod loved so much; other relatives and many friends. Tod is preceded in death by his parents. A celebration of Tods Life will be held at 2:30 PM Tuesday, July 10th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake with a gathering of family and friends beginning at 1 PM. In honor of Tods love for sports, please feel free to wear your favorite jersey! Tod grew up in Bismarck, North Dakota and graduated from the University of North Dakota. In 1986, Tod moved with his wife, Sandy to the Twin Cities. Most of their years were spent raising their children in Lino Lakes. In 2008 the Crawfords moved to the shores of Forest Lake. In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to: Achieve Services, Inc., 1201 89th Ave NE - Suite #105, Blaine, Minnesota 55434. www.achieveservices.org
I was very sorry to hear of Tod’s passing. A friend from high school, I bumped into Tod a few times since and it was always great to talk and catch up. My thoughts and prayers to Tod’s family.
I was sad to read of Tod’s quick passing this last week! Saw it in Sunday’s Bismarck Tribune! Have not talked to Tod in many years, but memories are fond of bying, trading and collecting baseball and sports cards in the late 60’s and 70’s. I will always remember him as great person and old friend! I have never met his wife or childres, but remember his brothers very well. Nothing I can say can ease the pain the familly is feeling, but always remember Christ in the bad times and the good, and always remember the great times he afforded you with Tod.
Tod will always be remembered with love, and in the remembrance, he will live on. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
I ENJOYED TODD VERY MUCH AND SPENT SOME TIME WITH HIM TO ORGANIZE HIS SPORTS MEMORABALIA. LOU AND I WERE NEIGHBERS WITH HIS PARENTS AND ENJOYED KNOWING TODD AND SANDY VERY MUCH. WE WILL MISS THEM.
I was the skinny geeky older sister of skinny geeky Chad, who was best friends of skinny geeky “Toddy” during their junior high and high school years, growing up in Bismarck. Toddy was a part of our family, and was among the sweetest of souls. He was smart, had a great sense of humor, and could manage to hit the dog bone (used as a baseball in the backyard stick ball games), across the alley and into the street beyond – a feat that was lauded amongst the local clan. I fondly remember his smirk of a grin, which I see he did not lose over the years. I am so sad that his kind soul has moved on to the beyond, but I know one of the twinkles in the sky is that special kid I knew way back when. You were among the betters in this world, Toddy, and I am sorry I did not have the chance to visit with you in this world the past few years. Rest in peace.
It is with great sadness and surprise to see of Tod’s passing. He was a great friend and with common interests with my son Bobby who we recently lost also. Our deepest sympathy and understanding as our thoughts and prayers are with all family at this time.
Sandy, Mackenzie & Jamieson you can be so proud of Tod your husband and dad. I had the pleasure of working for Tod for several years, he was such a wonderful man. He will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
I will always remember Tod as one of the most genuine, fun, caring, generous, and thoughtful people I know. He was a great friend to my family and me. He will be missed greatly, but we will find comfort in the fact that we had the honor know him and call him “friend”.
I have had the pleasure of being Tod’s server for many years at Serum’s. He was a good friend to Dave and will be greatly missed. May time heal your broken hearts and have faith in believing that it is never good-bye, just till we meet again.
didn’t know tod real well but do know he was a dad who adored his kids…REST IN PEACE TOD..GOD BLESS YOUR MEMORY