MaryAnn Crawford

MaryAnn Crawford, age 82 passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023 in Moorhead, MN surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born in Strasburg, ND on May 21, 1941 to Simon and Elizabeth (Feist) Wagner. She grew up and graduated from High School in Strasburg before moving to Rapid City, SD where she met her future husband, James Crawford. They married on December 30, 1961 and were married for 61 years before her passing. The couple had four children together Karen, Sonya, Theresa, and Cathy.

MaryAnn was a military wife following her husband as he was stationed around the country as a member of the Air Force. She enjoyed exploring the different areas of the country where they were stationed, always providing new experiences for her children. The couple retired from military service in Minot, ND before moving to Fargo and eventually Moorhead. MaryAnn spent many years working in the retail sector at the Base Exchange, JCPenney, and Sears. She was a shoe and drapery expert and enjoyed meeting people and socializing.

MaryAnn’s joy in life was spending time with her family. She always cherished family get togethers sharing stories, playing games, and building memories. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy, she treasured her time with them, spending countless hours playing rummy, Yahtzee, doing crafts, and watching them participate in activities. She had a passion for baking and was known for her pies, sugar cookies, and cheesecake. She also savored good German food and would never turn down the opportunity to eat knoephla, fleischkuekle, or plachinda.

MaryAnn is survived by her husband James Crawford, Moorhead; her children Karen (Darrin) Grubb, Sonya (Bill) Fischer, Theresa (John) Fischer, Cathy Faltersack; her sister Eufina Scherr, Rapid City; 8 grandchildren Michael, Megan, Caitlin, Matthew, Erik, Adam, Elizabeth, and Mason; and 3 step grandchildren Sawyer, Luke and Taylor. She was preceded in death by her parents Elizabeth and Simon Wagner, 5 siblings Raymond, Edmond, Elizabeth, Luella, and Margaret; 1 grandchild Sarah, and son-in-law Thomas.

MaryAnn led a spiritual life and was an active member in the military churches throughout her husband’s career. She was a member of Nativity Catholic Church in Fargo before moving to Moorhead and joining St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Friday, November 17 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Moorhead. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service and a luncheon will follow. The service will be live streamed on the funeral home website boulgerfuneralhome.com.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Roger Maris Cancer Center for the care they provided to MaryAnn for the past 3 years as she valiantly battled cancer.