Craig Werner Boone, North Carolina Obituary

Craig Werner

<p>Craig Douglas Werner passed peacefully on May 26, 2023 in Avery County at the age of 74 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. A native of Berkeley, California, Craig received his bachelor degree from University of California Santa Barbara, and graduated from Stanford University with a Masters in electrical engineering. For many years he had a career in Oman as managing director of OHI Telecommunications and sold aircraft to His Majesty, the King of Oman. He retired with his family in 2000 to the High Country. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Rashna, and his four children Nicole, Natalie, Benjamin, and Christopher.</p>
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Rosario Dias
May 31, 2023
Craig was an inspiration for me for having worked in OHITelecoms under him. Very punctual for work and systematic, always thinking of customer service first. Received many CAP awards which he initiated abd I was recipient. Great human being and gentleman with a kind hear... Continue Reading
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George Beuchert
May 30, 2023
We feel much sadness at the loss of Craig and wish comfort, peace and love to Rashna and their children. We feel gratitude to Craig for his selfless service to our community. Craig was known to be an exemplary and committed family man. He inspired us, and all those who ... Continue Reading
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Dennis Zettervall
May 29, 2023
Craig was a very good man with enormous integrity and a big heart. I came to admire his great inner strength and courage. Never drawing attention to himself, he worked tirelessly for the welfare of others, always wanting to do the right thing but never expecting anything... Continue Reading
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Nicholas Placentra, D.O.
May 28, 2023
Craig was a quiet but fierce warrior for what is right and good in the world. I will miss his presence on earth.
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Gayle and Mike Kirsch
May 27, 2023
We first met Craig when our son, Bryan became engaged to Craig’s daughter Nicole. As a protective father, a chat ensued to ensure Bryan would take care of both Nicole and Natalie. We were then lovingly welcomed into the family by Craig and Rashna.
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Steve Lonsdorf
May 27, 2023
I will always remember Craig as a dear fellow spiritual traveller who had a great love for the Divine. This showed in his commitment to making the world a better place. His love was evident for all to see in his loving protection and care for Rashna and the children. I h... Continue Reading
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Julia Kent
May 27, 2023
A noble and dignified man who will be sorely missed by this community. I am so grateful to have been able to spend sacred, silent time with Craig hours before he departed this world.
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Chris Hartnett
May 27, 2023
Craig was a great leader and served Heavenly Mountain and the respective communities for many important formative years. We all owe Craig a great deal of gratitude for all he relentlessly gave to his family and friends to make the world a better place.
He touch us all w... Continue Reading
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Sivaji Ganguly
May 27, 2023


Remembering a man who not only left his footprints on the sands of Oman, but on many hearts as well. May your soul rest in peace, dear Craig, and as your family come to terms with your passing, we remember you for your professionalism, kindness and compassion .
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Mickey, Zenob & The Patel Family Patel
May 27, 2023
It took us some time to know and understand Craig when he married my sister Rashna and became part of our lives…
Though a man of few words, I can’t think of a more kind and gentle person.…A person who was genuine in all he did and touched a many lives.
May you find you... Continue Reading
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