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John Wheelon “Jack” Crawford

Birth	:	28 Jul 1926 Calvin, Cavalier County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	15 Dec 2004 Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery, Devils Lake, Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.1166290, -98.8409690
Plot	:	Block 15, Lot 23, Space 05, GAR 3rd Addition
Description	:	John "Jack" Wheelon Crawford, 78, a long time Devils Lake businessman, died on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota surrounded by his family. A Memorial Service for Jack will be held on Monday, December 20, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Devils Lake. Pastor Kevin Kaufmann will officiate. A Private Burial Service for relatives will be held at the Devils Lake Cemetery. Friends may call at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Sunday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Jack was born on July 28, 1926 in Calvin, ND, the son of... Read More	John "Jack" Wheelon Crawford, 78, a long time Devils Lake businessman, died on Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota surrounded by his family. A Memorial Service for Jack will be held on Monday, December 20, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Devils Lake. Pastor Kevin Kaufmann will officiate. A Private Burial Service for relatives will be held at the Devils Lake Cemetery. Friends may call at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Sunday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Jack was born on July 28, 1926 in Calvin, ND, the son of William and Myrtle (McSherry) Crawford. He attended school in Calvin where he graduated in June of 1944. Following graduation, Jack enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served active duty as a sonar sound specialist for eleven months in the Pacific Ocean. On November 4, 1944, Jack married Finella McLean in San Diego, CA. Following Jack's honorable discharge in 1946, he entered the University of North Dakota where he attended school for two years. In 1948, Jack and Finella moved to Devils Lake where he went to work for the Buick Garage for twelve years. In 1960, Jack joined Bob Storman in purchasing a used car dealership and, following his entrepreneurial spirit in 1963, Jack purchased the dealership and changed its name to Suburban Sales. After six years, Jack sold the business and went to manage Lake Supply for one year. In 1969, Jack purchased the Harry McHughes car dealership and subsequently changed its name to Dodge Towne, Inc. Jack successfully owned and operated the business for fifteen years at its downtown location. In 1984, Jack purchased Ramsey Motors and merged the two businesses, combining Dodge, Chrysler, and Plymouth products for what is now known as the Devils Lake Chrysler Center. Jack owned this dealership until 1991 when he sold the business to his son, Hal, and retired. Jack worked on the city planning committee for five years, served as a trustee and elder of the First Presbyterian Church, and volunteered as a Boy Scout leader. Jack was a member of the Elk's Lodge, VFW, and past member of the North Dakota Auto Dealers Association. Jack also enjoyed the adventure of developing real estate having built several homes in town and at the lake and seven town homes, one of which he and Finella retired to. Jack had a zeal for travel as he and Finella loved the sunshine and the ocean. Their winters took them to Hawaii and Texas while other trips included time in New Zealand, Australia, Scotland and Europe. Jack enjoyed boating having captained his vessel, the "Bonnie Jean", down the Mississippi, navigated Lake Superior, and cruised about Devils Lake where they spent time at their lake cabin. Jack also loved his garden. Jack was the centerpiece of his family as a husband, father, and grandfather. Jack is survived by the love of his life of 60 years, Finella, Son, Hal (Patty) Crawford, Devils Lake, Daughters, Deborah Sanderson, Minnetrista, MN and Babbie (Terry) Brenner, Grand Forks, ND; Grandchildren: Nick and Calvin Crawford; Mallory and Meghan Sanderson Brother: Robert (Carol) Crawford, West Fargo, ND, Sister: Lillian Teske, Electric City, Washington, Brother-In-Law: Gordon (Donna) McLean, Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, Sisters-In-Law: Helen Crawford, Fargo, ND, and Delores McLean of Mesa, Arizona, Several Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Paula; brothers, Kenneth and Donald Crawford; sisters, Mildred, Wilma, Ruby and Lois; brothers-in-law, Lyle McLean and his wife, Dorothy and Percy McLean.

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Where is John Wheelon “Jack” Crawford's memorial?
John Wheelon “Jack” Crawford's memorial is located at: Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery, Devils Lake, Ramsey County, USA.
When did John Wheelon “Jack” Crawford death?
John Wheelon “Jack” Crawford death on 15 Dec 2004 in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Wheelon “Jack” Crawford's memorial?
Latitude: 48.1166290
Longitude: -98.8409690

Family Members:

Parent

William Douglas Crawford

(1886 - 1947)

Myrtle O. McSherry Crawford

(1893 - 1988)

Spouse

Finella Jean McLean Crawford

(1925 - 2006)

Siblings

Mildred L. Crawford

(1914 - 1930)

Wilma E. Crawford Bauer

(1916 - 1995)

Ruby Ione Crawford Hammersley

(1919 - 1999)

Lillian D. Crawford Teske

(1924 - 2006)

Donald J. Crawford

(1929 - 2004)

Robert D. Crawford

(1931 - 2014)

Children

Paula Jan Crawford

(1954 - 2003)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery
Devils Lake, Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1166290, -98.8409690

2. Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.1163180, -98.8411680

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7. Native American Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.9823376, -98.8706338

8. Saint Benedicts Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.0566490, -98.6388450

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11. Norway Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.1397282, -99.0712715

12. Spirit Lake Assembly of God Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.9883687, -99.0012872

13. Fort Totten Post Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.9775800, -98.9930800

14. Webster Cemetery
Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2813988, -98.9180984

15. Fox Lake Cemetery
Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2164001, -98.5843964

16. Dakotah Oyate Lutheran Cemetery
Tokio, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9118878, -98.8243692

17. Saint Paul Cemetery
Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2164001, -99.1138992

18. Bdecan Presbyterian Cemetery
Tokio, Benson County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9057400, -98.8252200

19. Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery
Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3320500, -98.8343920

20. Saint Jeromes Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.9877960, -99.0993510

21. Schneider Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.2519798, -98.5887000

22. Scandinavia Cemetery
Webster, Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3249660, -98.7438332

23. Doyon Cemetery
Doyon, Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0438995, -98.5314026

24. Presbyterian Cemetery
Ramsey County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2235985, -99.1371994