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Craig Edward Stein

Vancouver, Washington

Mar 4, 1958 – Apr 2, 2024

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BORN
March 4, 1958
DIED
April 2, 2024
LOCATION
Vancouver, Washington

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Craig Edward Stein, CEO and owner of Craig Stein Beverage died April 2, 2024, from an accidental drowning at his home in La Quinta, CA.Craig started his business in May 1990 with eleven employees in Vancouver, WA. He acquired numerous companies and grew his company significantly. In 2023 he...

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He was a prince of a guy ! Super fan of he and LinnDee! Kay B.

From the time we met in 1990 rolling around in the Corvette, having the times of our life´s thru Christmas 2023 in San Diego 33 years later never a dull moment! We all thank you and cherish everything you have given to all of us here at CSB & beyond! Gone but not forgotten for all of our lives. We love you Craig, forever and always. Ron & Kellie DiNucci

I worked for Craig Stein in 2008 when he had hired me to be one of the first Latino Sales Representative. Which I have impressed him with my skills I brought from Phoenix Arizona and he did love my creative beer displays I would built. May you Rest In Peace my friend and we will meet again in heaven.

So sorry to hear of Craig's passing. Before I worked there, Paul would take me to the Christmas Brunch at Who Songs. They put a sombrero on Craig's head and proceeded to do a Birthday song (not really his Birthday), "Lil' Red Riding Hood", by Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs, I was mesmerized at how good humored Craig was. When I had an opportunity to join the company in 1999, I jumped on it! Best wishes to Linn Dee and the family.

So very sorry to read this news. He was such a nice person, always enjoyed see him. Sending my thoughts and prayers out to his family.

So sorry for your loss. Craig was a special person, fun, caring. Bruce trained him in McCall and it was such a special time for him. Craig was enthuastic eager to learn the business. Had such fun times with him over the years and was a blessing in our hearts to know and share time with him. Love and blessing to the family. Big Hugs.

I am sorry for your loss, Linn Dee. Craig had a passion for the beverage business, and a great motivator to his employees. I will always remember his humor and good times, (road trips) over the years. Ian R.

Lind Dee, we are sorry for your loss of Craig. Being one of the original 11 employees when Craig purchased the company in 1990 I feel very fortunate to have had the privilege of working with and for him. I do not believe anyone else could have started with what he had and built what is now Craig Stein Beverage. He was a generous, kind person with great leadership. His office door was always open if anyone had a problem. He will be deeply missed by all. Jim & Bonnie Ding

I am on the phone with a long time friend who I worked with at CSB at the beginning of my career and he just let me know of Craigs passing. I am feeling so many emotions, the most of which is shock. Craig, and Stein Distributing at large, are woven into the fabric of who I am as a professional. Please accept my condolences.