Peter Crawford

Peter D. Crawford, Ph.D. of Winfield, Illinois, passed away on January 18, 2017. He was also a USMCR Captain and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Rifle Marks Badge and Pistol Sharpshooter Badge. His parents were the late Barbara H. Crawford and the late Col. Harold M. Crawford (West Point Graduate). Peter grew up in Santa Barbara, CA. He is survived by his Beloved wife, Irene; Precious children Michael (Vivian) and Dr. April B.J.V. Crawford; Dearest sister  Patricia; Beloved uncle  Thomas Hemphill; very dear nieces Pattie Anne and Leigh Anne (Josh) and their dearest children. Peter attended the University of California at Berkeley, Vanderbilt University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He earned his Doctorate Degree in Mathematics and he always loved solving complicated math problems until the very end of his life. Within his 30 years of service with the Medical Services company, Peter worked as Chief Information Officer and also served as the Director of Computer Services. After his retirement he was one day offered the chance to teach graduate level Non-Euclidian Geometry, College Level Calculus, Statistics, Differential Equation, Modern Mathematics, College Algebra and  computer science courses. For Peter, mathematics was beautiful. Peter also loved to read science books and technology books. He enjoyed playing competitive tennis, table tennis and chess. He loved watching college and national football, basketball and baseball. He was a loyal Cubs fan, but he also liked the White Sox, Bears and the Bulls! Above all else, Peter dearly loved and adored his family. He doted on them to a fault. Peter was so loved and respected by many, many friends, colleagues and relatives. He will forever remain an inspiration to those whose lives he touched. Family and friends are asked to gather  Monday 9:30 a.m. at Salerno’s Rosedale Chapels 450 W. Lake St. Roselle, IL. 60172 (3/4 mile west of  Bloomingdale/Roselle Rd.). Funeral Service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 20953 Hoff Rd. Ellwood, IL. Visitation Sunday 3:00-9:00 p.m. at the funeral home. For info 630-889-1700 or www.salernofuneralhomes.com.