Robert M. Crowell, MD
January 12, 1941 ~ March 24, 2020
We are saddened to share that the founder of Eve’s Fund, Robert M. Crowell, MD, died on March 24, 2020 in Rye, NY from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. He was 79 years old. Our “Doc” was a beloved father, husband, grandfather, physician, and friend.
At this time of great uncertainty and with the loss of so many people across the world due to COVID-19, the Crowell Family is extremely grateful for the outpouring of sympathy from Bob’s friends, classmates, colleagues, former patients and from others whose lives he touched. As memorial gatherings are not allowed at this time, please know how much kind words and memories shared mean to Bob’s family.
Bob’s obituary and tribute pages, where you can post a message to his family, may be found online in two places: Robert M.Crowell obituary Graham Funeral Home Rye and Robert Morehead Crowell obituary Berkshire Eagle. The kind words and memories that people have shared in each publication are bringing great comfort to all of us who loved “our Doc.” We would appreciate any additons you may care to add to these memorials. We are comforted to know how grateful people are for his life. Please consider sharing your memories, or even if you never met him, how you have been impacted by one of Eve’s Fund’s programs. We are also grateful to all who have made donations to Eve’s Fund in Bob’s memory so his efforts may live on.
About Eve’s Fund
Eve’s Fund founder, Dr. Robert M. Crowell with his daughter Eve Erin Crowell in 2004
When Dr. Bob Crowell’s daughter Eve Erin Crowell died suddenly in 2005, his life changed forever. Though Bob’s heart was crushed, he and Eve’s mom, his former wife, Barbara Crowell Roy, turned their grief into action to honor their daughter’s memory by creating Eve’s Fund for Native American Health Initiatives. Eve had a special place in her heart for Native Americans and her parents wanted to pay tribute to that part of her spirit. Now, fifteen years later, Eve’s Fund remains a highly respected, non-profit organization serving Native American youth, primarily on the Navajo Nation. Its literacy, injury prevention and educational programs, including ThinkFirst Navajo, have made a positive impact on the lives of over 60,000 Navajo children and teens and have received numerous national and statewide grants and awards for its commitment to promoting hope and wellness among Native youth.
While Bob will be terribly missed, the work of Eve’s Fund will continue. Thanks to all of our donors for your support. Your generosity is inspiring at this difficult time. If you would like to make a donation in Bob’s memory, please click on the heart below.
Bob Crowell committed his retirement years to creating programs for young people
living on the Navajo Nation and he was always happy when he could be there serving others.
Comments from Navajo Nation colleagues
“I am speechless and without words to express my feelings. There are not enough words to describe Bob’s compassion and dedication to our communities. I learned so much from him and will never forget the long hours and driving across the Navajo Nation to do injury prevention work. I will forever be grateful to the creator to have known Dr. Crowell.” ~D.B.
“Please know that the work that you and Bob have done in your daughter’s memory is not unnoticed. Amazing souls – Thank you for all that you do. Prayers, Love and Light to you during a difficult time in a difficult world right now.” ~S.L.
” My prayers with sincere condolences!!! I remembered when he first came to Gallup to collaborate with Navajo regarding injury prevention. My first impressions were his sincere and genuine spirit and wanting to truly offer his help. Thank you for carrying on his dreams and helping the Navajo people.” ~N.B.
Navajo Blessing
Bob is at peace now and on a beautiful trail. He is walking in beauty and harmony—the Navajo way.
