Malcolm Everett Craig, Jr.

Malcolm Everett Craig, Jr. Scottsdale - Malcolm Everett Craig, Jr., a resident of Scottsdale, AZ and married to Carol K. Craig, passed away on June 5, 2023. Malcolm was born on May 17, 1930 to Col. Malcolm E. Craig, Sr. and Irma Claire Craig in Colon, Panama. Malcolm attended North High School near Ft. Omaha, NE, transferring his senior year and graduating from Kemper Military Academy in Missouri. After graduation Malcolm joined his parents in Osaka, Japan where his father was Military Governor. In July 1948 he entered the United States Military Academy graduating with the Class of '52. Malcolm would often say that he credited the training he received at West Point with who he would become, second only to his faith in God. Both shaped his character and focused him on what was important in life. Malcolm met Carol Kay Dunkel his senior year while at West Point and after graduation they were married on November 15, 1952. Shortly after, Malcolm entered the U.S. Army and served honorably for 4 years in Korea and Japan. He and Carol then left the Army for the corporate world in 1956. Hired by a small aerospace firm, AiResearch Mfg. Co. located in Phoenix, AZ, he moved from engineer to sales, to managing large customer accounts as a Division Manager, Vice President and eventually as President of the Garrett Engine Division of Allied-Signal Aerospace before retiring in 1992. These 34 years covered many wonderful events with great people he loved working with and building a company that remains a leader in the industry today. After retirement, Malcolm refocused his efforts to areas he had a passion including golf and service to others. He served on the Arizona Governor's Select Committee on Education Reform, the results from which still impact the State today. For several years, Malcolm also served as President of the Forest Highlands Community HOA in Flagstaff, AZ where he worked diligently at perfecting his golf game and helping to guide the development of a growing community. It was always important to Malcolm and Carol to share the many blessings they had in life with others through their charitable efforts to both the community and beyond. While sharing much with many, Malcolm's focus was on God and his wife, family and friends who take comfort in knowing he is with our Lord today. Malcolm is survived by his loving wife Carol of 70 years, his four children Scott, Laurie, Stephanie and Colin, his three grandchildren Jaclyn, Cassandra and McKenna and his two great grandchildren Fiona and Cole. He was preceded in death by his son Brad in April 1994. Services will be held in Scottsdale, AZ at Clearwater at Pinnacle Peak on June 29, 2023 at 2pm.

The inurnment of Malcolm's ashes at the West Point Cemetery's Columbarium is TBD. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy to the Craig Family can be shared at: https://MessingerMortuary.com/Obituaries