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Delbert Crawford

September 23, 1926 — July 7, 2011

Delbert Crawford

Delbert W. Crawford, 84, of LaPorte, IN, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born September 23, 1926 in LaPorte Co., Indiana, the son of Wilbur E. Crawford and Blanche (McMillin) Crawford. Delbert had worked thirty-three years at Allis-Chalmers. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Men's Club of the church. U.S. Navy Veteran of WW II, life member of the Michigan City Moose Lodge #980 and a member of the Wanatah American Legion. Delbert loved gardening, and rolling lawns for people. He enjoyed making wine, woodworking and enjoyed reading western books. On June 19, 1948, in LaPorte, IN, he married Beverly Henning Crawford who preceded him in death May 16, 2011. He is survived by his sister - Audrey Cook of LaPorte, IN; 2 sister-in-laws - Barbara Brown of La Porte, IN, Geraldine Henning of La Porte, IN; 4 nieces - Pat Rodgers of La Porte, IN, Kim Brown of La Porte, IN, Pam Sobczyk of San Diego, CA, Wendy Sanders of Mt. Juliet, TN; nephew - Scott Henning of La Porte, IN; and several other nieces and nephews. Delbert was preceded in death by his parents, wife, six sisters, six brothers, and nephew, Jeffrey Henning. Arrangements are being handled by Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, Ind. where the family will receive friends Sunday, July 10, 2011 from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm & Monday, July 11, 2011 from 9:30 am, until time of service. Services will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Monday July 11, 2011 at 10:30 am with Rev. Helen Nusbaum, officiating. Interment will follow at the Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul's United Church of Christ 1101 Lincolnway LaPorte, IN 46350 or VNA Hospice of LaPorte P.O. Box 250 LaPorte, IN 46350. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Delbert W. Crawford please visit our Sympathy Store.

Cemetery Details

Pine Lake Cemetery
1367 Pine Lake Ave
La Porte, IN, 46350

Visitation

JUL 10. 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CDT)

Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services

602 Maple Ave

La Porte, IN, 46350

[email protected]

https://www.haverstockfuneralhome.com

Visitation

JUL 11. 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM (CDT)

Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services

602 Maple Ave

La Porte, IN, 46350

[email protected]

https://www.haverstockfuneralhome.com

Service

JUL 11. 10:30 AM (CDT)

Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services

602 Maple Ave

La Porte, IN, 46350

[email protected]

https://www.haverstockfuneralhome.com

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