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CRAFT,
Mart K.
The Very Reverend
The Very Reverend Mart
K. Craft passed away February 5, 2011 while surrounded by his loving family and his friends. He was born August 28, 1939 in Sunnyside, WA. After attending seminary in Berkley, CA he arrived at The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in 1964 where he was ordained and continued to serve God as an Episcopal priest for the following 42 years. After retirement he continued to serve God and the community of Spokane. During his life he founded Mid-City Concerns; he was chairman of Connoisseur Concerts, and he dedicated his life to God, his family and his congregation. Mart is survived by his three daughters, Eleanor, Abigail, and Olivia; four grandchildren, Alexandra, Nora, Cassie, and Cody, and sisters Becky and Kittie, all of who love him very much. Good bye Daddy--we love you!
Viewing and Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 10th from Noon to 5:00pm at Heritage Funeral Home. Father Craft will lie in repose in the Great Choir of the Cathedral beginning at 3:00pm Friday. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 11:00am at The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 127 E. 12th Ave., Spokane, WA 99202. In honor of his long, long service to the Cathedral and as Chaplain to the Altar Guild, memorial contributions may be made to the Cathedral Altar Guild.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mart Craft
LaDonna DeHoet
February 19, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Tom Sahlberg
February 13, 2011
Mart was a special servant who brought grace and humor to all he did. I will always be grateful to have known him.
February 11, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about his passing. We are praying for you
Sharon & Joe Copeland
February 10, 2011
Mart was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by all that knew him. We know that our granddaughters and his will miss him very much. Our sympathy to all of you.
Jim and Linda Henley
February 9, 2011
In 1967, my wife and I were married by Rev Brice Cox (a friend of Mart's). When he learned we were moving to Spokane, he referred us to Mart. That meeting resulted in our membership at the Cathedral basically until leaving Spokane. What a wonderful and humane man who displayed his love of God everyday and in so many varied ways. May you draw strength at this time by knowing he was such a marvelous man.
Becky Robins
February 9, 2011
Dear Mart,
You'll be seeing Gary in Heaven, and the two of you can trade stories. I personally will never forget one Sunday when Olivia was small (5?) and during communion proceeded to trot up to the Altar rail, past the rest of the congregation waiting in line. Leave it to Mart to give Olivia a look and a subtle point back to the pews, and she turned on her heel and trotted back. But the chuckle was watching Mart roll his eyes as she made her way back down the line.
I will also never forget that you shared duties at my wedding to Gary. Caryl Marsh did the wedding, and you the communion. I will miss your oh so dry sense of humor. Peace to you my friend.
Shenae Copeland Frazier
February 9, 2011
Papa Mart- I love you so much. I can hardly believe that you are actually gone. I am glad that I was able to have you in my life for as long as I did. I will never forget your cottage cheese, spinach and mandarin orange salad.
Luana Hubacker
February 9, 2011
Becky I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. I will keep you in my prayers.
Sue Craig
February 9, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart felt condolences to Ellie, Abbey,Olivia and Julie as well as the rest of your family.
Sandra Craft Hesch
February 9, 2011
Wishing there was something we could say or do to make things easier for you right now... Hoping it will help a little just to know how much we all care and that our loving thoughts are with you. Sandra Hesch and family and Uncle Mack Craft.
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