Lester A. Crowley passed away on September 18, 2012. He was born in Atlanta, GA on February 2, 1937 to the late Calvin and Connie Crowley. Lester married Beth Peterson in 1958; they shared 47 years of marriage prior to her death in 2005. He was a Senior Master Sergeant stationed at Luke Air Force Base serving with the 302nd Air Rescue Squadron.

Lester is survived by his son Glenn, daughter-in-law Anita, six grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. A service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 6PM at Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 W. Thunderbird Road, Peoria. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley.