Thomas Wheeler Crawford's obituary , Passed away on July 19, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa
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Thomas Wheeler Crawford

December 14, 1946 - July 19, 2026 (79 years old)

Des Moines, Iowa

Thomas Wheeler Crawford's obituary , Passed away on July 19, 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa
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Thomas Wheeler Crawford

December 14, 1946 - July 19, 2026 (79 years old)

Des Moines, Iowa

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Thomas Wheeler Crawford Obituary

The family of Thomas Wheeler Crawford (Des Moines, Iowa) announces his passing on July 19, 2026. Thomas, born on December 14, 1946 in Klamath Falls, Oregon, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thomas Wheeler Crawford to show support.

He was predeceased by: his wife Aquila Crawford; his daughter Julie Cain; his granddaughter Keley Cain; his parents, Richard Beebe and Janet Beebe; his grandparents, Ruby, Hilbert Beebe, Lola and James Harvey Wheeler; his cousin Donald Krasche; and his pet Cuddles.

He is survived by: his sisters, Kim Shakelford (Rod) and Debbie O'Connell (Dan); and his children, Michael, Steven, William, Jennifer Seidel (Jay) and Gary Sutherlin. He is also survived by many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other extended family.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Tunnels to Towers Foundation (https://t2t.org).

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July 30, 2026

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“We will truly miss him. 💕 He was best man at our wedding. Step dad to Mike, Steve and Bill. Married to their mother (Beverly Crawford) for 12 years. She has also passed. There wasn’t anything Tom wouldn’t do for any of us. Donna and Steve”

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July 27, 2026

CONNIE THOMPSON wrote a sympathy message

“My family and I are grateful for the friends and family who saw Tom through to his last breath. Tom’s life was not easy and we all are in his debt for the two tours he completed in service to America. Tom was a one of a kind person who made the best of his life despite all he endured physically and mentally in Vietnam. I also appreciated the love and help he gave to my elderly mother, his aunt. I am proud to call him cousin! Connie Thompson”

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