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CRAIG COUNTS Obituary
age 52, resident of Irvine, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 29, 2012. Craig was born in Fullerton, CA, on December 15th, 1959. He was raised in Garden Grove, CA and graduated from Bolsa Grande High School in 1978. Craig got his degree in Criminal Justice from Cal State Fullerton in 1982. He worked for Hughes Aircraft for ten years before joining the Orange County Sheriff's Department in 1995. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Karen; his sons, Ryan, Kyle, and Jacob; his mother, Miriam; his brother, Chris, his sister, Robin; his grandmother Inez, and a loving extended family.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 7th, at 12pm in the multipurpose room at Voyagers Bible Church 6000 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA, 92618.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Foundation for Neuroscience, Stroke and Recovery (fnsroc.org).
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Mitchell Schlau
November 30, 2018
Just found out yesterday about Craig's passing. I had lost touch and didn't know he was ill. Many great memories of our kids playing pony baseball together in Irvine. I remember Craig as one of the nicest guys we came across during those years and a huge co Bruce Springsteen fan. We still reminisce about those fun times. My very belated condolences to the family. The world lost one of the good guys and I'm sure he's front row for the Boss.
Allen Robinson
September 28, 2017
I just heard about Craig passing by Kevin Stearns . I knew him and his Chris from Sunnyside Elementary all the way up yo Bolsa Grande. My heart goes out to his family. We were all in cub scouts together Al Robinson
Adil Kanji
December 11, 2012
Craig Counts was one of the nicest guys I think I will ever meet. During my friendship with his son Ryan, he always opened his home to me treated me with respect. He will be missed greatly
Jeff Sandman
April 22, 2012
As far back as Junior High, I remember Craig playing basketball and just having a blast with friends and family. My Condolences on his passing. He is at peace now in the loving arms of the lord.
Diane Farney
April 11, 2012
I am very sorry to hear about Craig. I was looking at obituaries because we had a friend pass a couple days ago and came across Craig's. My deepest sympathy to your family.
Ron Ross
April 9, 2012
Deepest sympathies, Karen. I echo with the others nothing but the fondest memories of Craig. May God's grace and compassion surround you during this time.
Carrie Montoya
April 8, 2012
I was both shocked and saddened to hear of Craig's passing. Deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the Count's family. Chris, I am so sorry for the loss of your special twin brother.
Randy Simdorn
April 7, 2012
I was shocked and saddened by Craig's passing. My most heartfelt condolences to the entire Counts family.
Marti Carroll
April 5, 2012
We lost a good one. Deepest sympathy to the Counts family from the Carroll family. Craig had a quick and infectious laugh and a kind heart.
Eric Navarro
April 5, 2012
You knew how to put a smile on everyones face and make them laugh. your were a great friend and colleague,you will surely be missed by all. I will pray for you and your family
April 5, 2012
I first met Craig while attending Cal State Fullerton, and later when we both worked at Hughes. He was a special man, and I always thoroughly enjoyed talking with him. Craig will always have a special place in my heart, and I pass along my very best to his family.
Dave Brown
Olympia, WA
Diana Marriott-Ruiz
April 5, 2012
Our family wishes to extend our deepest thoughts and prayers to Craig's family. He and his brother and sister were high school friends of my children. RIP Craig. God Bless and comfort his family. Diana Marriott-Ruiz
Ed Romero
April 5, 2012
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.
We will miss you dear friend. God bless you and your family.
Gary Heximer
April 4, 2012
My heart felt condolences to the Counts family. It is sad to loose a brother from the Cask N' Cleaver family. We have fond memories of our years together.
Judy Ann Barnard
April 4, 2012
Craig's family,
My deepest sympathy to all. I know you will all miss him very much. Remember "Death does not extinguish the light. Rather it puts out the lamp because the dawn has come."
May God keep you in His care.
Judy Ann Fuller Barnard
(Ceylon's daughter and U. Harold & A. Inez' niece)
Tulare, South Dakota
April 4, 2012
I'm so very sorry for your loss. It is difficult to lose someone so close and someone so wonderful. You have a had him for such a short amount of time, but you are so lucky to have someone so fantastic. Not everyone gets someone so extremely loving and kind as their husband or father. I know it's not fair. I lost my father years ago and i still cry. But you find yourself thinking 'what would he want me to do?' and you put a smile on your face and keep moving forward..
My prayers are with you all.
April 4, 2012
Your family is in my prayers. Thinking of all of you and remembing Craig fondly. Love to all of you. Nina Mirabella Richardson
April 4, 2012
I am so sorry for the passing.He will be missed.I have great memories of craig growing up together.Rest in peace craig . God bless Brett Orand
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