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Craig Urness Obituary
Sept. 14, 1965 - May 23, 2019
On May 23, 2019 Craig Urness passed surrounded by his friends and family.
He received his Bachelor's degree at the University of Oregon where he was a proud member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He later received his law degree from Willamette University. After over a decade at Pacific Seafood, he spent the final years of his life with his own law practice.
He is survived by his three children, Jack (23), Emma (20), Griffin (19); his father, Jerry Urness; his two sisters, Beth Bull and Kathy Uhalde and his partner of seven years, Sharon Gredvig.
Services will be held at 12 p.m., Saturday, June 1, 2019, at the Zion Lutheran Church, 1015 S.W. 18th Ave., Portland, OR 97205. The Celebration of Life will occur immediately afterwards at the Multnomah Athletic Club.
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June 3, 2019
My Condolences to the Urness Families and especially Jerry, Kathy and Beth. I'm so sorry for your loss. I saw Craig years ago in a restaurant in Lake Oswego and we had a great time reminiscing even though we hadn't seen each other for a long time. God Bless you and may you rest in peace Craig.
Bob Saldivar Portland OR
Danny Cash
May 31, 2019
Craig I will always remember the fun we had on our Captive trips. It started in Banff and ended there 12 years later during an epic flood. Our conversations will be cherished since we could discuss things important knowing the information shared would not reach home. You were a true friend and I have some very funny photos and videos to remember you by. God speed until we meet again. Danny Cash - Tupelo, MS
May 29, 2019
I'm so sorry to learn of this news. I knew Craig while at U of O and then worked with him briefly in the 90s at NW Temporary Services. He was a great person. My sincere condolences to your whole family.
Marcie Anderson McAuliffe, Lake Oswego, OR
Kelly Hyde
May 29, 2019
I am very sorry for your loss, so sad.
Clark Nelson
May 29, 2019
Craig and I worked together at a local non-profit. I found him a joy to be with. His guidance and leadership were a key to our success. My condolences to the family and his partner, Sharon.
May 29, 2019
I am truly sorry for your loss. My heartfelt condolences to family and friends of Craig. May you find comfort, knowing God loves us so much. John 3:16. He wont ever forget Craig, but always be in his memory.
Dan Lavey
May 29, 2019
Craig and I knew each other at U of O in the 80s and then over the past twenty years first became professional friends and through that relationship personal friends. He was smart, hardworking and great company on the golf course, at a ball game or working through a challenging legal, PR or government relations matter. He always spoke with justifiable pride of his children.
I last saw Craig a few weeks ago in the hospital as he battled his life ending illnesses. Along with my business partner who also knew Craig, we laughed about old times and chatted about things to come with the arrival of summer. It's very sad that Craig has passed at such a young age with so many memories still to make. My sincere condolences to his three kids, his family and all his friends who will miss and fondly remember him. I will always fondly remember my old and good friend, RIP Craig.
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