SUQUAMISH — John David Crowell passed peacefully the morning of March 27. He was 78.

He was born on Aug. 13, 1935 in Suquamish to Harold Crowell and Gladys Grace Fowler Crowell.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Harold; and his wife of 47 years, Delores Nelson Crowell. Survivors include his children, Mark (Fran) Crowell, Shelley (Art) Wood, Brenda (Mike) Vogel, Gail (Chris) Coyne, Scott (Lori) Crowell and Cherrie (Rob) May; his sister, Gladys Jackson; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

John was a carpenter by trade. He had a love for automobiles, spending much time in his shop. He and Delores traveled the world in their retirement and he especially loved the architecture of the buildings in Europe. John loved spending time with his family, especially the grandkids.

Funeral was April 4 at the House of Awakened Culture in Suquamish.

— Family of John David Crowell