Dr. Donald Craig

Dr. Craig was my children's pediatrician starting in 1978. He was also the pediatrician to my sister and sister-in-laws children. He was the best, we could not have picked anyone better. He was definitely one a kind. I remember all his words of wisdom, and followed every word he said, that's how much I believed in him! He will surely be missed.

Dr. Craig was my pediatrician, and I have many good memories of the care he gave me. I'm sorry to hear of his passing. May all of his family feel God's comfort in this time of loss.

I am so sorry at the passing of Dr. Craig. He was my childrens pediatrician beginning in 1966. I am so thankful for the care and compassion he gave. He will be missed. Praise God for his life. Sallie Stephens, Lubbock Texas

Dee--
Don was special to the kids and a great friend of ours. He will always be remembered for his caring involvement with both the girls. Our prayers are with you. May God Bless you, The Braxtons

To the beautiful Craig family - So sorry to hear the news. I have such fantastic memories of Dr Craig and all the rest of you whom I have not seen in so many years. I still think of you all mesmerized around the TV whenever there is a good tennis match on! And to think I never realized what a humanitarian and achiever your dad was in addition to being such a great father. big hugs to all.

Dr.Craig will be missed he was a wonderful doctor and a beautiful person.

Covenant W&C-Medical Records

Dee - I am so sad that you have had to say goodbye to Dr. Craig. I told JennaSue, Justin and Jacob and if they'd known about it in time we all would have been at the services. He was very dear to us and I feel he saved JennaSue's life "more than once"...she was always getting into stuff...and making medical history throughout much of her "baby days"...but my boys refused to stop seeing you even when they grew up...I remember how you would let them in the back door after hours...We will certainly remember our experiences with you guys. Hope you can manage to live life without your dear partner...it will be hard. Love you all -- Joe, Debbie, Justin, Jacob, and JennaSue Alcorta. :(

Blessings and prayers to the large loving family Dr. Craig leaves here on earth. Dr. Craig was my doctor from the day I was born till I left for college. I remember many times he met us at his office on a Saturday to treat my asthma attacks and keep us from having to go to the ER. He was a wonderful, caring man and blessed countless lives. What a proud legacy to leave behind. God bless you all.

Dee, I was so sad to hear of the death of Dr. Craig. You both have meant so much to our family. I feel honored to have known and had him as my childrens doctor.

My condolences to his family, he was my daughters first doctor 18 years ago. He was so friendly. He will be missed.
Sandra & Devlin

Hey Dad. I miss you so much. I am so sad I didn't get to say goodbye. I think you would have liked your services. The luncheon Ladies did a beautiful job and the tables were so pretty and cheery you would have been so happy. So many people sent such beautiful flowers, plants and food. Your service was lovely and spiritual. All the speaches were meaningful and heart felt and Shelby was so delicate and sweet. Jerry stood up there and read the scripture confidently and the whole choir sang and there was a soloist too. There were soo many people there. You were such a positive influence on so many people. You were always so happy and kind. We are all doing our best to cope. There is a whole in the world that is going to be hard to fill. I love you and will miss you always.
Your daughter,

P.S. that is indeed a special kitty. I like your kitty a lot!

Dr. Craig took care of my grand daughter, Kristin McElwrath. She loved him so much. Coming to her aid many times even 3:00 in A. M. He saved her foot by his determination and being with her. He was her Dr. till age l6. She was ill for so many years, but now is a mother with 2 beautiful sons. He was amazing. May God bless his family. There are so few like him

Craig family; So very sorry to hear of Don's passing. He is certainly being missed already by his Methodist Home family. You have my deepest condolences in the loss of this wonderfull man.

Dr. Craig was a awesome man and doctor. He was my doctor from the day I was born until the day he told me "Amanda Joy, you are to old and to tall to sit on my tables" I am so sadden to hear of his death and I am so upset my children will never to get know such a great doctor. He will be greatly missed.

Dr. Craig was the patient, loving caring physican when our son was born in 1966 ...and assumed a loving, nuturing and caring role in all of our lives as we took care of this new miracle in our lives.

With patience, assurance and gentleness he cared for the physical and emotional need of both child and parents, and for that we will always hold him with deep love in our hearts.

As our son grew, he became friends with Dick and that made the family even more special to us. It is in that friendship, we offer our love and prayers ... and thanks with all the other hosts of friends who loved, honored and appreciated him. Thank you all for sharing a blessed man with so many.

What a caring man Dr. Craig was, a thorough, kind, pediatrician who tended sick children without exposure to well-child checkups. We knew him for his love of the landscape, love of the mountains and of the arts. As the pediatrician for our two children, we appreciated his calm approach wellness. We send our love and prayers to his family and know Dr. Don met many at Heaven's Gate, with their welcoming him HOME.

Ann and Wayne Holland
Holland Gardens
Lubbock, TX

Dee, Carol and Family-

Dr. Craig was such a central figure in my childhood. His kindness, gentle ways and keen advice on so many issues had such a positive effect on my life, and the life of my family, the Gillases. I'm sure he no doubt had a similar positive impact on so many lives in Lubbock on all those in his care.

I am so very sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.....I send all my love and best wishes to you all....

Dee, I'm so sorry and shocked for your loss. I know what you're going through now. It will get better but you will never forget Don. He was a really nice and sincere person. I hope you are doing OK. Call me if you need a listener. Raymond Mires

The members of Greater Lubbock Chapter of Military Officers Association of America salute Donald Craig. We admire and respect him for his valiant military service for our country.

David Cummins
LTC JAGC-USA ret.
COL 4th U.S. Army Cavalry Regiment (Memorial Assn)

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time. I have many fond memories of you and the family; nights spent playing hide-and-seek with Carol during sleep-overs at your home, skiing in Colorado, and Dr Craig's love and care of my children, both of whom he was there for during their births. If there is anything that we can do, please let me know. Jamie Craig Batson, Bruce, Zach, and Zoe.

Dee, I am so sadded to learn of Dr. Craig's death. Just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know you have a lot of precious memories so remember the good times. He was a great man, smart Dr. and such a caring person. I enjoyed working with him those years in pediatrics and also with you. Take care and God Bless.

Thank you for the honor of being able to be part of the Loving Memorial Service for my beloved doctor. My heart is so sad, and so sad for sweet beautiful Dee and for his family. I will never forget "the bridge" he built for me as I was growing up. I am grateful for this. Everytime I think of a doctor or hear the word it will be his face that I see.

Shelby Cox

This kind gentle man, truly one of God's chosen, a blessing to all whose lives he touched. To us he was the dear glorious physician. A perfectly matched pair Don & Dee. This beautiufl loving lady and your children we share this sad goodbye and surround you with our love and prayers. Thank you for sharing your love with us. Red, Hannah & Shelby

Dee, I am saddened to learn of Dr. Craig's death. He took good care of all of my son's. There are no words to express our sorrow. He will be truly missed.
My prayers are with you and your children during your time of sorrow. Teresa Ramirez (Smyer, TX)

Dearest Dee, Carol and family, I am so sad to hear of your loss. Don's caring heart was felt by everyone who entered his practice, and I'm so grateful that I had such a wonderful man as my pediatrician. Your family has made such an impact on Lubbock and its citizens, and I hold you all near during this time of grief. Elizabeth Gillas(py)

It is a blessing to have lived a life of compassion, service and generosity as Don did. You two made the most of life in the community and we'll always have those memories. I'll be thinking of you as you move through the days and months ahead. I recently read the quote that impressed me:"Death--the last sleep? No, it is the final awakening." At this point in our life, a comforting thought--for me. Always remember that God is merciful and brings peace.
Marjorie Manning

Dee,
We are deeply saddened by the news and are just so very sorry for your loss. Please know that we are sending all our love to you, David and your entire family during this time. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. The kids will always have fond memories of Don and will miss him greatly!! Much love, Julie, Austin & Holly

Dr. Craig was a great doctor and a great man!! He took good care of me when I was a young girl, was so gentle and kind that at the age of 13, I knew that he was my choice for my future children's pediatrician. When my little ones came along he saw us through everything and answered many a late night phone call from a scared young mother. How many doctors give out their home phone number? He even treated me as an adult one weekend when I couldn't get a hold of my own doctor and was coming down with strep throat!! Thank you Dr. Craig and Dee for always being so kind and taking wonderful care of our family! Dr. Craig will be greatly missed!! Dee and family our thoughts and prayers are with you!.....D'Jane, Laddy, Dustin and D'Etta Brown (Slaton, TX)

To Dee and Dr. Craig's family- Dr. Craig was my 3 childrens pediatrician since 1978. He was caring and helped me as a young frightened mother many times. He had a true love of children . I loved talking to Dee when she took the vital signs before each appointment. He was well thought of by many people and he certainly tried his best to help children. God Bless you all at this time.

Dr. Craig was a very good pediatrician. He was the pediatrician to my nieces and nephews. Unfortunately he did not get to doctor my children due to my husband being in the military at that time. A well respected Doctor and he will be missed.
The James Family

To the Craig Family, Dr. Craig was my children and my grandchildren's pediatrian. He was a wonderful Dr. and man. There will never be another Dr. like him. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bless you, Claudene Craddick

I never met Dr. Craig, but my husband was one of his patients for 19 years. He spoke often and so well of Dr. Craig that I immediately recognized the name. That should be testament of the positive impact he had on everyone who knew him. My condolences to the family of this great man.

Dr.Craig was both my childrens pediatrician. My son enjoyed going to the dr, even for shots and all cause he liked Dr Craig. An excellent dr, wonderful, kind and compassionate man. His personal story is amazing. I know he made God proud and his crown will be full of jems.

When I was a senior student at Methodist Hospital school of Nursing in 1972 I did my pediatric rotation in Dr. Craigs office. I learned more from him in that one week than I did the whole 9 week rotation. He was so kind and gentle with the children. I never forgot all he taught me. He will be greatly missed. Kathy Prather Clark RN BSN Class of 1973 Methodist Hospital School of Nursing.

Dr. Craig was such a wonderful man and he was my children's first pediatrician and will always be dear to my family.

May God heal the family's grief and may they know that this isn't completely goodbye.

Carol,
You father was clearly an outstanding individual. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God will comfort you and all your family during this time.
Much love from the Sielings.

Judy, Kristi and I are stunnned to learn of Don's death. This is a man I had known since movinfg to Lubbock and setting up my practice in 1968. Words have no way to express our sorrow to you all.

Bob and Judy Shultz; Kristi O'brien
Charlottesville, va

Precious Craig Family, May God's comfort of Love surround all of you during this time of telling someone so special "good-bye" for now. In 1990, his office provided a large suitcase filled with sample antibiotics to take back to the Methodist Chicuque Rural Hospital, Mozambique. That was when I realized how Corrie ten Boom undoubtedly felt.....not once was the bag opened until I reached the hospital -- 13,000 miles away, through multiple check points, and in a time of war. Now, Dr. Craig is being received by the One who created all. God bless you.

Dee, I was saddened to hear of Don's death. Please know that I am so grateful for the years that you and Don took care of children we brought to you at the clinic in Lubbock, and for your kind and generous assistance with and prayers for our programs there. He will be sorely missed. I pray God's blessings of comfort and healing upon you and your family as you mourn his loss. You remain in my thoughts and prayers. With love, Kelly Smith, Methodist Children's Home, Lubbock.

Dee, we were so saddened to learn of Don's death. You and he were such a vital part of our lives when Stephen was ill during his high school years. We thank God for both of you and for your kindness and skills. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. With sympathy and love, Dan, Pat, and Stephen Benson.

Dee - All my prayers are with you and your family. Everyone here in Pediatrics are with you at this time in your life. Just call us here at Pediatrics is you need ANYTHING!

Vicki Cline