On Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, we lost our beloved father, grandpa, son, brother and friend. Mark Karl Crawford was born June 2, 1966, to Art and Margaret Crawford in Orofino. He was the youngest of nine children. In 1989, he married Brandi Smith and together they had four children. Mark was an avid logger from the age of 18, and eventually owned his own logging company in Orofino for about 10 years. He had recently started logging again in southern Idaho, and when he was home you would often find him with his son or visiting his mother.
His children were the rock in the world which he lived. His favorite things in life were spending time with his children, grandchildren, logging, hunting deer and elk, fishing and spending time out in the woods on the North Fork. You could never find a more proud grandpa who loved and adored his grandkids as much as he did. They always brought a sparkle to his eyes and an unforgettable ear-to-ear grin.
Mark was preceded in death by his father, Art Crawford; and his brother, Mike Crawford.
He is survived by his children, Savannah (Sean) Nelsen, Taylor Crawford, Dakotah Crawford and Mariah Crawford; grandchildren Adelin Nelsen, Conner Nelsen and Cameron Lamphere; mother Margaret Crawford; brothers Russell (Laurie) Crawford, Ronald (Dodie) Crawford, Robert (Victoria) Crawford, Monte (Loyce) Crawford; and sisters Denise (Verl) Eastum, Diane (Paul) Stephenson and Deborah (Jan) Crofoot.
A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at the Orofino Elementary School gymnasium, with a covered-dish dinner to follow. Please join us in celebrating him and sharing your stories.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to the Mark Crawford Memorial Fund at any Wells Fargo Bank to help his children with expenses.
