Orville (Buck) Crawford
2005-08-21
ORVILLE S. (BUCK) CRAWFORD 1907 - 2005
Passed away August 21, 2005 at his residence, Extendicare Nursing Home.
Predeceased by parents; five sisters and two brothers; wife, Doris; and son, Donald. Survived by grandchildren, Bob, Cheryl, Donna and Melody, their mother, Rose Bradley; five great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Lil Dawson and Mona Thompson; numerous nieces and nephews; caregiver and companion, Joan Wright, her family, Karen, Don and Nolan Hanke, Heather, Bill, Cailey, and Cooper Muirhead.
Buck was born in Aberdeen, SK and educated in Saskatoon attending Princess Alexandra School, Nutana and Bedford Road Collegiate. His work career began at age 16 with the Saskatoon Star Phoenix, advancing to pressroom foreman at Modern Press, and the Sacramento "Bee " newspapers. Buck served in the Army during World War II. Buck and his wife, "Dot" supervised the backyard hockey rink where their son, Don and the neighborhood boys spent many winter days. Among the boys was Gordie Howe who got his start into professional hockey through Buck's efforts and contacts with NHL scouts.
Buck enjoyed many sports. As a young man he played for the Saskatoon Wesley hockey team and later he became a referee in the Western Hockey League. Baseball was his favorite sport as a young boy, playing in any open space with his pals. Later he participated on several teams at local tournaments throughout the province, coaching a ladies' team and serving as umpire. He was inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in 1986. Buck enjoyed many years of golfing with friends and family, especially his time at Holiday Park Golf Course.
Buck was an accomplished craftsman and artist. He loved to paint prairie scenes and landscapes.
Special thanks to the staff at Extendicare for all the exceptional attention and loving care provided to him. We are forever grateful for this dedication to Buck during his last years of life. A Celebration of Buck's Life will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. from McClure United Church, 4025 Taylor Street East, conducted by Rev. Ron McConnell. Buck requested no flowers; in recognition of Buck's efforts to set up a hockey league for younger children in the west end of the city in the late 1930's, donations will be gratefully accepted by Kinsmen Inner City Hockey League, c/o Trevor Broker, Scotia McLeod, 700-410 22nd Street East, Saskatoon, SK S7K 5T6. E mail condolences may be sent to mail@saskatoonfuneralhome.com . Arrangements have been entrusted to Saskatoon Funeral Home.
Passed away August 21, 2005 at his residence, Extendicare Nursing Home.
Predeceased by parents; five sisters and two brothers; wife, Doris; and son, Donald. Survived by grandchildren, Bob, Cheryl, Donna and Melody, their mother, Rose Bradley; five great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Lil Dawson and Mona Thompson; numerous nieces and nephews; caregiver and companion, Joan Wright, her family, Karen, Don and Nolan Hanke, Heather, Bill, Cailey, and Cooper Muirhead.
Buck was born in Aberdeen, SK and educated in Saskatoon attending Princess Alexandra School, Nutana and Bedford Road Collegiate. His work career began at age 16 with the Saskatoon Star Phoenix, advancing to pressroom foreman at Modern Press, and the Sacramento "Bee " newspapers. Buck served in the Army during World War II. Buck and his wife, "Dot" supervised the backyard hockey rink where their son, Don and the neighborhood boys spent many winter days. Among the boys was Gordie Howe who got his start into professional hockey through Buck's efforts and contacts with NHL scouts.
Buck enjoyed many sports. As a young man he played for the Saskatoon Wesley hockey team and later he became a referee in the Western Hockey League. Baseball was his favorite sport as a young boy, playing in any open space with his pals. Later he participated on several teams at local tournaments throughout the province, coaching a ladies' team and serving as umpire. He was inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in 1986. Buck enjoyed many years of golfing with friends and family, especially his time at Holiday Park Golf Course.
Buck was an accomplished craftsman and artist. He loved to paint prairie scenes and landscapes.
Special thanks to the staff at Extendicare for all the exceptional attention and loving care provided to him. We are forever grateful for this dedication to Buck during his last years of life. A Celebration of Buck's Life will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. from McClure United Church, 4025 Taylor Street East, conducted by Rev. Ron McConnell. Buck requested no flowers; in recognition of Buck's efforts to set up a hockey league for younger children in the west end of the city in the late 1930's, donations will be gratefully accepted by Kinsmen Inner City Hockey League, c/o Trevor Broker, Scotia McLeod, 700-410 22nd Street East, Saskatoon, SK S7K 5T6. E mail condolences may be sent to mail@saskatoonfuneralhome.com . Arrangements have been entrusted to Saskatoon Funeral Home.