January 14, 1963 - August 25, 2021
Patti’s passing was unexpected for those left behind but God knew it was time and called her home on August 25, 2021 at the age of 58.
Patti was born at California Hospital Los Angeles to Dorothy and Gene Crawford. She was born with a severe congenital heart defect, Transposition of the Great Arteries. At the time of her birth, the medical knowledge and treatment for babies born with her condition was very limited and treatment was not an option. Patti continued to beat the odds and progressed in life. She was the eldest of three children. In 1976, her family moved to Lodi, California, where she attended local school and graduated from Lodi High School Class of 1981. She then went on to attend San Joaquin Delta College and Humphries School of Business, receiving her BS in Accounting. She worked for California Spray Dry in Stockton and Modesto Tallow until she made the decision to go on permanent disability. She moved to Modesto and finally to Oakdale where she resided until her death. Patti was very active with Job’s Daughters International both on a local level, with Lodi and Modesto Bethels and then on a state level, for over 40 years. Patti enjoyed watching, working, and traveling with our dogs as they competed in AKC Hunt Tests. She took a lot of pride in the fruit jam she would make every year. She enjoyed sewing along with crafting.
Patti is survived by her father Gene Crawford of Oakdale, Sister Kathy Crawford of Oakdale, Brother John Crawford of Lodi, Nephew Kenney Crawford (Shelby) of Texas and Niece Kortney Crawford (Zach) of Stockton and their children, Uncle Wally Heimgartner and Aunt Bonnie of Hawaii, Uncle Warren Crawford and Aunt Ophie of San Bruno. She is also survived by her five cousins Shannon, Danny, Charlotte, Reggie and Debbie.
Patti was preceded in death by her Mother Dorothy Crawford, Nana and Papa Walter and Louise Heimgartner, and Grandma and Grandpa Eugene and Helen Crawford.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday September 25, 2021 at Cherokee Memorial Park, located off Highway 99 at Harney Lane, Lodi CA, 95240.
There will be a lunch to follow at the Woodbridge Masonic Temple, Woodbridge .
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Cherokee Memorial is honored to serve the Crawford family.
