Roy Mellor Crawford's Obituary
Roy Mellor Crawford (R. Mell Crawford), beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Orem, Utah on March 14, 2026.
He is survived by his loving wife, Chari Launa Grow Crawford, with whom he shared 32 wonderful years and a deep love for their eternal family.
Mell was born October 10, 1945, in Murray, Utah to Winston Merriam Crawford and Ramona Vivian Mellor Crawford. He grew up in Orem and graduated from Orem High School in 1963. He was one of six children and shared his early years with siblings Carolyn Crawford Perkes (Gerald, deceased), W. Michael Crawford (deceased), R. Kim Crawford (Michelle), Margaret Crawford Facer (Eric), and J. Chris Crawford (Missy).
Mell began his career with Albertsons before an opportunity in sales brought him and his young family to Pasadena, California in 1969. He later lived in Huntington Beach and Sunnyvale before returning to Utah in 1982. Throughout his career he worked in sales for several companies including Erie Technology, Datacap, and Rust Automation, and for a time held a life insurance license.
Early in his life, Mell welcomed two children who were a great source of pride and joy. He is survived by his son, Jon Mellor Crawford (Shari) and grandchildren Riley Crawford Fielding (Kyle James) and great-granddaughter, Evelynn; his grandson, Logan Crawford, preceded him in death.
He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Stephanie Lynn Crawford Storm (Steve). His grandchildren are Jackson Storm (Kelsey), with children Annika and Odin Storm (great-grandchildren); Mason Storm (Kylie); and Cassandra “Cassie” Storm Burden (Jake).
In 1993, Mell married Chari and, through their union, welcomed two daughters: Monica Johnson (Craig), with grandchildren Taylor, Preston, and Raichl Storey; and Kristin Moore (Tommy), with grandchildren Ashlyn, Kaylee, Kaiden, and Kyler Moore.
Mell had a lifelong appreciation for style and was known for always looking sharp. He loved good food, especially cooking Sunday dinners for family, and enjoyed books, movies, football, and time in the sunshine.
For more than 30 years Mell struggled with significant back pain despite multiple surgeries. The complications and fragility caused by these long-standing injuries ultimately led him to return to his Heavenly Father on March 14, 2026.
He will be remembered for his sharp style, love of family, and the many lives he touched.
An intimate celebration for close family and friends of R. Mell Crawford will be held Saturday, March 21 at 11:30 a.m. at the home of Kristin Moore in Highland, Utah.
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