Robert James "Bob" Crawford

ROBERT JAMES CRAWFORD 84, of Roseburg, Oregon passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016. He was born May 15, 1932 in Broomfield, Colorado to Miles and Emily Crawford. Bob served as a Lieutenant in the US Army in the Ordnance Corps from 1954 to 1956. He graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science and the University of Washington with a Masters in Forestry. He worked as a plant manager from 1958 to 1966 at Pope and Talbot in Oakridge, Oregon and as manager of the particleboard division at Roseburg Forest Products from 1966 till his retirement in 2000. Bob enjoyed wood carving, playing poker with friends, hosting his annual 4th of July party, maintaining his orchard, traveling, working with the Ford Foundation, and having friends and family over to swim in his pool. Bob was a charter member of the North Roseburg Rotary as well as a member of Sigma Xi, a scientific research society, and Xi Sigma Pi Forestry Society.
Survivors include daughter Karla Crawford; son Miles Crawford; stepdaughters Debbie Long, Vickie Standley, Nancy Cummins and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bob was preceded in death by his brother Harry Crawford; Sister Doris Mounce; and wife Marlene Crawford. A memorial service will be held on Sunday January 22nd at 2pm at Roseburg Christian Fellowship, 1376 Walnut St. Roseburg, OR. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made in Bob's memory to the Salvation Army. Please visitwww.wilsonschapeloftherosesfh.com to leave the family fond memories and condolences.