It is with great sadness that the family of Bruce Crawford of Battleford, Sask. announces his peaceful passing on November 30, 2022, at the age of 82.

Bruce was born at Tisdale, Sask on March 29, 1940. He lived on the family farm near Sylvania until 1950 when the family moved to Tisdale. After graduating high school Bruce began work with Saskatchewan Wheat Pool – Livestock Division in 1960 as a truck driver. That same year he married Joyce Bidwell of Tisdale. They had three children: Donald, Geanne and Warren.

In 1972 the family moved to Melfort when his position was relocated there. In 1974 the family moved to Prince Albert when Bruce was promoted to salesman/cattle buyer. He was then transferred to Moosomin in 1979. Again, in 1983 he was transferred to North Battleford as a buyer and also served a period as manager of the branch before retiring in 1995.

In 2018 they moved into Battleford and sold the acreage. Bruce loved gardening. He and Joyce always grew enough produce to supply the entire family. On their acreage, they raised pigs, sheep, turkeys and chickens as well as finishing beef for butchering. Again, the family was always supplied with pork, beef, chicken and eggs. Most Christmas dinners over the years were turkey that they had raised. Bruce enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and playing cards. Many weekend visits were filled with playing Kaiser and cribbage. Most of all Bruce loved spending time with his kids, grandkids and most recently his great grandkids. In the summer of 2022 Bruce became ill and was moved to palliative care at BDCC where he lived until the time of his passing.

Bruce was predeceased by Joyce in October 2021; his parents: Stanley and Wilda Crawford; sister, Noreen Spencer, Joyce’s parents: Jim and Annie Bidwell; brothers-in-law: Elvin McComber, Ken Spencer and Bill Caithcart.

He is survived by son, Don (Denise Maire), granddaughter, Shari Crawford (Herb Meiklejohn) Brooke & Dayton, grandson, Evan Crawford (Jayne Kenney); daughter, Geanne Sharp, grandsons: Riley Sharp (Nic Leblond) & Kyle Sharp (Rebecca Robison); son, Warren, granddaughters: Janelle Crawford (Kevin Sanchez) & Chelsea Crawford. Also surviving him are: sister, Edna Abbott (Elsworth), niece, Charlene Abbott, nephews: Dale & Darren Abbott and families; sister, Donna Bird (Bruce), nephew, Ryan Bird & niece, Tracy Bertram and families; nephew, Darwin McComber and niece, Darlene McComber, sister-in-law, Doloris Caithcart, Tracy & Tyra.

A memorial for Bruce will take place in the spring. The family wishes to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who cared for Bruce both at Battlefords Union Hospital and especially Battleford District Care Centre. The care, compassion and kindness given to Bruce and all of the family was exceptional and it is most certainly appreciated. A huge thank you to Dr Ufondu and Dr Campbell for your exceptional care.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Battleford District Care Centre resident council or BDCC Rec Fundraising. Box 69 Battleford, Sk. S0M0E0

Condolences for the family can be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium – Elle Dell Funeral Director.

• Date : 2022-12-09
• Location : Battleford, SK