Craig Lee Campbell

1950 - 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Craig Lee Campbell (Kamloops) announce his gentle passing on April 21st, 2022 at the age of 72. Craig was born in Vancouver, BC on April 12, 1950. His family moved to Kamloops a few years later.Craig is predeceased by father Gordon Stuart Campbell, mother Isobel Jesson, his brothers Bill and Colin and his step father Robert Jesson. He leaves behind his loving wife and life-long partner, Dianne of 53 years, and children Tami Leggatt (Dan) and Michael (Christy), as well as 4 loving grandchildren; Ethan, Alexis, Nicholas, and Mathew.Craig grew up in Westsyde. He and Dianne were high school sweethearts, meeting when they were just 15 years old. They moved to Vernon in 1969 where he and Dianne were married. They moved back to Kamloops in 1971. After living in different areas of Kamloops they moved to Black Pines in 1982 until they moved back into Kamloops just recently. Craig worked at the Kamloops Weyerhaeuser Pulp Mill in the machine room from 1973 until he retired in 2011. Craig was very close to his family and spent many summers at a family property on Little Shuswap with his brothers, their families and all the kids in the next generation. He enjoyed working with his hands; creating, building, and travelling; seeing the world and experiencing new places, such as the Baltic, Scotland, Ireland, Alaska, Africa, Mexico, Palm Desert and Phoenix and surrounding areas.Craig always had a project on the go, even in retirement. It might be a metal gate that he was welding for a friend, rebuilding structures around his property or a neighbours, or building wooden toys for charity and his grandkids. However, no matter what he was doing at the time, he would always drop it to help a neighbour, friend, or family member. He had an amazing and diverse set of skills that everyone appreciated. His generosity with his time and knowledge, great sense of humour and wise counsel will be sorely missed by all who knew him. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. The family would like to make special thanks to Dr Cornel Barnard and the staff at Trinity Care Hospice. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Trinity Care at 953 Southill Street Kamloops BC V2B 7Z9 in memory of Craig.
Arrangements entrusted to First Memorial, Kamloops 250-554-2429 Condolences may be expressed at                          www.firstmemorialkamloops.com