Donald Lee Craig Salida, Colorado Obituary

Donald Lee Craig

<p>Donald Lee Craig, age 94, long time Salida residence, passed away on Tuesday July 26, 2022 at his home in Salida. Mr. Craig was born February 5, 1928 in Pender, Nebraska. Mr. Craig and his family moved to Salida in December of 1971 to open the NAPA Auto Parts Store which he was involved with for over 50 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, working at NAPA and working around his home. His greatest joy was spending time with granddaughter Michele Craig. Mr. Craig was also a member of the Olive Branch Lodge No 274 of Masons in Rosalie, Nebraska. He has also given over 10 gallons of blood to Vitalant (formally Bonfils Blood Center). Mr. Craig was preceded in death by his parents. Wife Esther Craig, daughter Paula Bullington, brother Keith Craig, sister Fern Shawver and granddaughter Michele Craig. He is survived by his son Brad Craig of Poncha Springs, son-in-law Don Bullington of Salida, CO and sister Donna Wade of Lincoln, NE. Grandchildren Greg Bullington of Cheyenne, WY and Jeff Bullington of Alamosa, CO. Great Grandchildren Mitchell Bullington, Abby Oblak and Great Great Grandchild Braelynn Oblak. Graveside services are set for 2:00 PM Saturday August 6, 2022 at Fariview Cemetery. Friends who desire may make Memorial Contributions to Vitalant through Lewis and Glenn Funeral home. On line condolences may be sent to the family at lewisandglenn.com. Arrangements are with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.</p>
February 5, 1928 - July 26, 202202/05/192807/26/2022
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Donald Lee Craig, age 94, long time Salida residence, passed away on Tuesday July 26, 2022 at his home in Salida. Mr. Craig was born February 5, 1928 in Pender, Nebraska. Mr. Craig and his family moved to Salida in December of 1971 to open the NAPA Auto Parts Store which he was involved with for over 50 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, working at NAPA and working around his home. His greatest joy was spending time with granddaughter Michele Craig. Mr. Craig was also a member of the Olive Branch Lodge No 274 of Masons in Rosalie, Nebraska. He has also given over 10 gallons of blood to Vitalant (formally Bonfils Blood Center). Mr. Craig was preceded in death by his parents. Wife Esther Craig, daughter Paula Bullington, brother Keith Craig, sister Fern Shawver and granddaughter Michele Craig. He is survived by his son Brad Craig of Poncha Springs, son-in-law Don Bullington of Salida, CO and sister Donna Wade of Lincoln, NE. Grandchildren Greg Bullington of Cheyenne, WY and Jeff Bullington of Alamosa, CO. Great Grandchildren Mitchell Bullington, Abby Oblak and Great Great Grandchild Braelynn Oblak. Graveside services are set for 2:00 PM Saturday August 6, 2022 at Fariview Cemetery. Friends who desire may make Memorial Contributions to Vitalant through Lewis and Glenn Funeral home. On line condolences may be sent to the family at lewisandglenn.com. Arrangements are with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.

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