OBITUARY

Thiron Phillip Crawford

July 20, 1930–April 21, 2023

Thiron Phillip "Phil" Crawford passed away Friday April 21, 2023.

A lifelong resident of Garfield County Phil was born July 20, 1930, to Thiron R. and Hazel B. Crawford.

Phil was raised on the family farm where he and his siblings would, at times, try their parents' patience. Phil and his brother Lloyd, one cold morning, decided that it would be a good idea to heat up the outhouse toilet seat. Fortunately, they got the fire out before it did any damage. Also, one time when his parents went into town, they were told not to saddle up the horses. They did follow their dad's request and saddled up a cow instead.

Phil attended a one-room schoolhouse before he attended Pomeroy High School. Phil had a four-year boxing career, one year as captain, with Hazel Tefft being his biggest cheerleader. Phil graduated in 1948 and was the last living member of his class.

Phil and Hazel married on May 1, 1949.

Phil worked as a farmhand for Aubrey Slaybaugh and then at Al Obenland appliance store. He then went to work for his best friend Kenny Price at the Price Hereford Ranch.

In 1956 he began his 39-year career at the Pomeroy Grange supply, first as a bookkeeper and then as manager until he retired in 1994. He then worked part-time for Gary Houser until 2010.

Phil and Hazel traveled many places during their 72 years of marriage. They went on an Alaskan cruise, a Caribbean cruise, went to Hawaii, Nashville, several cities in the United States and their ultimate trip was to the East Coast to Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C. and the New England states. They also took their three daughters on a vacation every year. As his wife said many times "your dad was a good provider."

Phil had a lifelong dream of owning a cabin in the mountains. He purchased a cabin at Stenz Spring which was the gathering spot for many family reunions. Even after he sold the cabin to Simon Crawford, the family continued to hold a yearly reunion.

Phil was active in the community, serving on the City Council and as a volunteer firefighter.

Phil was a member of the Pomeroy United Methodist Church, Pleasant Grove Grange, Harmony Lodge No. 16, and Faith Rebecca Lodge No. 16.

Phil was preceded in death by his loving wife Hazel, his parents and siblings Evelyn Morris, Lloyd Crawford, and Jim Crawford.

Phil is survived by his daughters Phyllis Sweeney, Kathleen Dung, and Nancy Crawford. Grandchildren Jim Sweeney (Teresa), Aaron Sweeney (Ildi), Jeremiah Dung (Devan Warr), Adam Mauhar, Katelynn Mauhar (Matt Liasjo). Great-grandchildren Devin Sweeney, Ali Schwanke, Lillian Dung, and Maverick Liasjo. Siblings Eleanor Bingman, John Crawford, and Ed (Jackie) Crawford. Numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends.

The family would like to thank the staff of Memory Manor for all the love, care and concern they gave to Phil during his time there. Also, their love and support they have given the family during this difficult time.

Celebration of Life will be held July 8. Interment will be at the Pomeroy City Cemetery at 1:15 p.m. followed by a service at the Pomeroy United Methodist Church at 2 p.m.

Memorials may be sent to the Pomeroy United Methodist Church, Cancer fund or the Heart fund.