Janice Ellen Crawford

 Janice Ellen Crawford, 93 of Washington, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the Washington County Hospital.

 A private family graveside will be at the Elm Grove Cemetery. A memorial service will be later in the spring of 2025. The Beatty-Peterseim Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Memorials may be designated for Hospice of Washington County, Paws and More, or the Washington United Methodist Church.

 Janice was born July 14, 1931, in Rockwell City, Iowa the daughter of Lloyd Alvin and Jeanette Grace (Medd) Grant. She graduated from Rockwell City High School in 1949 and her BA from the University of Iowa in 1954. She was united in marriage to Ronald Leroy Crawford, on July 31, 1954, in Rockwell City, Iowa. 

 Janice raised her family and had a variety of part-time jobs. Her family operated the Roller Rink in Washington for several years. Janice was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church, involved in the bell choir, women’s circle, and funeral luncheons. She enjoyed watching “Wheel of Fortune”, gardening, flowers, and cats. 

Survivors include five children: Kevin (Lesa) Crawford of Ankeny, Lori Crawford of Washington, Galen (Jodi) Crawford of Ames, Jill (Kenneth) Steinsultz of Newburgh, IN, and Ken (Dawn) Crawford of Riverside; nine grandchildren: Matt (Megan), Brian (Kaile), Amy, Amanda (Ryan Sutton), Mathew, Madeline Steinsultz, Drew Steinsultz, Alec (Kim), and Cole (Lauren); ten great-grandchildren: Eliana, Cohen, Camille, Emmie, Cooper, Carter, Adalyn, Ali, Crew and Cooper.

 Janice was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ronald, on December 24, 2021, brothers Dick and Dean, and infant sister Mavis Irene.