CAROL JEAN CRAIG

CAROL JEAN CRAIG CAROL JEAN CRAIG, better known as Jean, passed away Tuesday, March 28th, 2017 at the age of 89. Jean was born to Fred and Isabella Raymond on December 24th, 1927 in LaCrosse, WA. She graduated from Prescott High School in 1946. She moved to Walla Walla, WA for her first job at the local newspaper. She then met and married her 1st husband, Lou Magnaghi, and they moved to College Place, WA. It was in College Place that their 2 children, Andrea and Jerry were born. In 1953, they moved to the Tri-Cities and lived in Kennewick, WA. Many years later, Jean married Dean Craig. Jean began her working career at Viskers Drug Store in Kennewick, WA and then moved to Cork's Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician and bookkeeper until she retired. Jean is best remembered for her love of traveling and collecting all types of small keepsake elephants. She went on 8 cruises mainly with her sister Joan and other family members and friends. She and Joan also traveled by car across country visiting as many states and historical sites as they could. She cherished her many trips to Lincoln City, Oregon with her sisters, her daughter, grandchildren, and friends. She loved her grandchildren who always brought a smile to her face. Jean was one of the original members of the Tri-City Americans Hockey Booster Club. She was an enthusiastic fan and traveled to many of the "away" games. Jean is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Charles and Harold Raymond, and her sisters Velma Whidden and Freda Cummins. She is survived by her youngest sister, Joan Hays, her daughter Andrea (Duane) Sorbel, her son Jerry (Rita) Magnaghi, 4 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. In addition, a long-time dear friend, Doris Jean Stacey. The family would like to thank Dr. Cain, Chaplaincy Hospice Care and Fieldstone Assisted Living staff in Kennewick for the wonderful care they provided to Jean. At the request of Jean, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Jean may be made to Chaplaincy Hospice care or to a charity of your choice. The family invites you to sign their online tribute wall at http://www.muellersfuneral homes.com/