Treva Crawford 1923 - 2020
Treva E. Crawford, 97, died July 2, 2020, at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Treva was born May 3, 1923 in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Floyd and Christine (Stotts) Harris. On April 11, 1942, she married Raymond Crawford who preceded her in death on March 7, 1983.
Treva graduated from Bluffton High School. She had worked at Triplett Corporation in Bluffton, in the kitchen at Mennonite Memorial Home and cleaned houses. Treva also volunteered at Bluffton Hospital and Bluffton Senior Citizens. She was a member of the Mt. Cory United Methodist Church and the Bluffton Senior Citizens. Treva enjoyed going on the Bluffton Senior Citizens trips and playing cards.
Survivors include four children, Gary L. (Nancy) Crawford of Ada, Sharon (Gary) Keiser of Waynesfield, Pat (Jim) Matter of Bluffton, Sue (John) Koontz of Bluffton; nine grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.
Treva was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Nusbaum; a grandson, Brad Koontz; a great granddaughter, Brooklyn Rettig and a sister, Lois Klay.
A private graveside service will be held at Clymer Cemetery near Mt. Cory.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made Mt. Cory United Methodist Church or Mennonite Memorial Home.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton is honored to be providing services to Treva's family.
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