Birth date: Aug 17, 1934 Death date: Dec 4, 2015
Dorothy R. “Dottie” Crawford of Umatilla passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 at the age of 81 years. She was born in Keene, New Hampshire. Dottie proudly served her country in the US Marine Corp., where she met her husband, Ro Read Obituary
Hostess with the Mostest, Adopted Mom to the the whole EHS Class of 1971 (and so very many others), fellow Marine, unbelievably grand listener/encourager/supporter. God shared with us such an example of dignity, grace and love - and no shrinking violet, either! Thank you, Lord, for your New England daughter's special presence in our lives. Dottie, we love you so very much ...
Love and Semper Fidelis, Keith Oliver
Sorry that i missed this one… I was glad to see her at my grandmother's service in March. She was a good friend and certainly a neighbor to depend on at a time when the distance to your nearest neighbor was measured by the half miles.
I know she'll be missed by many.
This was one of my most favorite teachers.. so sad..
How I respected Dottie! My oh my! ALL my four children were blessed to have had her for a teacher and I was privileged to have substituted for her on many occasions! She was simply the best! My heart goes out to you, Skip, and all your family. She certainly will be missed. We are all celebrating her life for having been fortunate enough to share it with her! May God give all her loved ones His grace, comfort, hope. and peace.
With love and admiration,
Linda Lester (mother of David, Charles, Taylor Koch, and Carolyn Lester)
Mr. Crawford,
You and your wife made a little girl feel special, cared for, and welcome when she arrived in Eustis in 1980. I hold you both in my heart alongside my memories of lovely home-cooked meals, hayrides, and playing with your dogs while the adults chatted about adult-things. Thank you both!
Best wishes,
Michelle (Whisnant) McLaughlin
Dottie had a profound impact in the lives of so many young people who were fortunate enough to be a student in her class. She knew the English language and wanted to be sure her students did as well. She is the reason my girls both have such a solid foundation in grammar. But she also loved literature and made it come alive. She lit the flame that has never been extinguished in my daughters, and they in turn have passed the light to their children. A Teacher Par Excellence!
What better legacy could one leave behind!
Mrs. Crawford was one tough cookie as a teacher but she's the reason I love English and grammar so much. She made an impact on me and so many others. She will be missed.
Terri Cleaver
Fun-filled hours spent at the toy store...sunny days walking along New Smyrna Beach...sing-alongs at the lake, great neighbor. Dottie was always smiling, had sparkling eyes and an absolutely infectious laugh. She was a long-time, treasured family friend and she will be remembered and missed .
