Craig A. Jester

Craig A. Jester obituary, Wichita, KS

Craig A. Jester

Craig Jester Obituary

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Craig A. Jester, 62, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023. Memorial Service will be at 2:00 pm, Friday, May 5, 2023, at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. Craig loved his wife, children and grandchildren and would do anything for them. He enjoyed fishing, playing the guitar, and spending time at the lake. He was a Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan. Craig was a very kindhearted person and was always the first to help someone in need. Preceded in death by his parents, Rex and Jeanetta Jester; sisters, Tanya Hunt and Lee Waples. Survived by his wife of 38 years, Cindy Jester; sons, Kendal (Kylee) Jester, Adam (Breanna) Jester; grandchildren, Keeley, Klayton, Kemper, Kolton, Karson, Kanyon, Sage, Wyatt; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.

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May 23, 2023

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May 6, 2023

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Dennis Wilkinson

May 23, 2023

Sorry to hear that he's gone Craig and I were friends since grade school and many years of west urban baseball I caught many games he pitched and I lived 2 blocks away. We spent many hours honing our skills in each others back yards. Both of us had visions of the Majors but we both stayed in Wichita and raised families. Sorry I have not seen him in a few years but what a curve ball.....See you on the big diamond in the sky.

Roger & Judy Lashley

May 6, 2023

Our family lived next door to the Jester family in the 1970's on Birch Lane in Wichita, KS. They were great neighbors. We are saddened to hear of the latest passing. May they all rest in peace.

Kim Cooper

May 3, 2023

Makes me so sad to hear of the passing of Craig. How wonderful he loved his family so much. His family/friends will remember this love forever. Praying for peace for everyone who knew Craig.
Kim Cooper, Eck cousin

Jana Snyder

May 2, 2023

So sorry Cindy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jana Snyder

Becca Collette

May 2, 2023

Craig had such a compassionate heart. I´ll never forget his support of sponsoring my brother Mark. He was his guiding light! RIP Craig!

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