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Craig Cordrey Obituary

Cordrey, Craig Campbell, was a printer by trade, an architect by inclination, a writer by compulsion, and a contrarian by default; Craig was many things. He passed at Orange on Nov. 9, 2011.Craig was born Feb. 6, 1940 in Los Angeles, and he graduated from Newport Harbor Union High School in 1957 and UC Berkeley in 1962. He leaves wife, Lorna; three daughters, Michelle, Adrienne, and Allison; two grandchildren, Elodie and Cadmus; and brother Dana. A celebration of life will be held in Feb. 2012.

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Published by Orange County Register on Nov. 22, 2011.

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Bernie Couch

November 20, 2012

My condolences to the family.

Just so you know, Morey Couch passed away on August 4, 2012, in Tennessee.

Dot Barr

September 14, 2012

Dana, just heard about Craig passing. I am so sorry. Loved working for you two for many years. You are in my prayers. Dot Barr

Roberta Breuer

April 11, 2012

Hi Dana,
Just researching some of my old buddies from Orange County and saw this obituary on Craig's passing. So sorry - my condolences.
-Roberta Breuer

Bernie Couch

December 8, 2011

Dana,

Sorry to hear about Craig. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Craig in the dark shirt giving 100%!

Bill Burge

November 22, 2011

For a number of years we rowed in crew boats together, practicing and competing against other "Master" rowers. We always had fun, whether we lost of won. He always gave his all whether it was racing, remodeling homes or helping to construct the existing dock at the Newport Aquatic Center Boathouse. He was always in 100%. We will miss him.

Steve Bayless

November 22, 2011

I called on Craig and Dana for around 30 years.Forever trying to sell them as much paper products as I could. I joked with fellow sales reps that I needed to purchase a thesaurus to make sure that I could speak both intelligently, and to understand what Craig was responding. A sales call on Craig and Dana was definitely not for the weak of heart, especially as green as I was when I first started calling on them. I loved listening to Craig's ideas for his series of Novellas, and his joy fixing up houses. A great wit for sure. I enjoyed my time working with him.

Steve Bayless
Noland Paper/Spicers Paper

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