We Remember
CRAWFORD, Lori Ann
July 1, 1959 — August 23, 2026
Lori Ann Crawford was born on July 1, 1959, in Fort Nelson, BC. She passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, in her home in Peachland, BC, on August 23, 2026, at the age of 67.
In addition to being an avid scuba diver, amateur photographer, and long-distance cyclist, Lori was a car enthusiast, a longtime Miata owner, and a loyal club member. She had an adventurous spirit and achieved her goal of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Carrying the Olympic Torch for part of the run in Calgary was a treasured memory. She loved her cats and animals in general, and she showed that love through her community work, particularly her long-time volunteer service at the Calgary Zoo. As a committed community volunteer, she could often be found providing a helping hand wherever it was needed.
Lori will be remembered for her curiosity, courage, generosity, and deep love of animals. Her adventurous spirit and steady kindness left a lasting impression on the people and communities she touched.
She will be missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BC SPCA and Critter Aid.
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Lori I will always remember our time together at Safeway and our hour long chats every two months to catch up on retirement. Please know you are missed and loved. You are now with the angels.
Lori, you will be missed. Rest in peace,
Lori, I have no words that could possibly express how much your loss has affected us. You were the “behind the scenes” power behind the Okanagan Valley Miata Club. You have left some very big shoes to fill, that’s for sure. You will be missed, my friend. You are gone too soon.
Truly an inspiration to all that knew her. I met Lori when she first joined the miata club in Kelowna. Her conversations I found very interesting. Her travels around the world, her photographer, her work at the Calgary zoo, her love for animals , her kindness to others . Our get togethers for lunches, dinners or the odd wine was great. Rest in peace my friend. You were one of a kind.
So very sorry and shocked to hear of Lori’s passing. She will be missed, RIP Lori
I am so sorry to hear of Lori’s passing. I got to know Lori when we worked together from 2012 to 2018 in the Pharmacy department at Safeway and Sobeys. I am very glad for the years in which we got to work together and Lori became a trusted work friend for me. We lived in the same neighbourhood and would carpool (sometimes in the Miata!) and trade catsitting too. And we also traded sitting in each other’s offices in tears during difficult or vulnerable moments…a true sign of a good work friend! As I’ve reflected on the time I knew Lori, it seems to me her motto could have been “go do the thing”. She was ambitious and determined to accomplish her goals and dreams. From scuba diving, safaris, photography trips and climbing Kilimanjaro to her volunteering, how much she loved her Miata, and more, she is a terrific example of filling one’s life with what brings you joy. She was a loyal friend to so many Safeway and industry colleagues and was generous in including others (like me) in her large network. I learned a lot from Lori and will remember her fondly. May her memory be eternal.
We will sorely miss Lori she was a great person and a huge part of our Mx5 club,