Craig Norman Ray

I got the news last evening and I am heart broken. I've only known Craig for about 12 or 13 years and met through his photon business. All those 30 minute sessions gave us a great deal of chat time from the other side of the curtain.

Craig was one of the nicest people I've ever met. We literally talked about everything. We learned that we both grew up in the same church. Even though they didn't know each other, he attended high school with my sister. We talked about current events, the best ways to be healthy, politics and anything else that came to mind at the moment. He was very passionate about being able to help people through his business and recommendations for clean water etc. He was just truly kind.

But the very best conversations were about his family. He told me about his Aunt and how close they were. He told me about the big family holiday dinners, he talked about his children and grandchildren and when he did, the joy emanated from his voice and that always warmed my heart.

Craig was genuine and I will miss him.

Rest in peace my friend.

Craig welcomed me in his home back in 2001, when I lived with him and Troy for a year as an exchange student. I have lots of wonderful memories. Going camping, traveling to many of the beautiful places of Arizona, spring break in Rocky Point, visiting Utah when he attended the LDS conference, weekly volleyball with family, being at some great events very close up thanks to his press pass... and too many other things to list
or remember in one sitting.
But most of all, I'll remember Craig for his generosity and selflessness
day in and day out. He will be missed.

Uncle Craig.... it is a tough loss now that you are up in Heaven seeing Troy, Grandma Keyser, Grandpa Keyser and Grandpa Ray!! You will be missed extremely and all the fun memories will never go away. Shawni and I had a lot of fun going CCC ( Cool Country Camping ) and trips to Rocky point with you and our cousins. We always had fun spending the night, not so fun waking up to your stupid singing chicken on the trampoline lol. All the cousins enjoyed you riding in the bed of the truck with us going spot lighting and you would stand up while we were driving so you could be Superman with your red cape on. I have so many more memories that I could go on for a month and not even come close to all the times we got to enjoy you around. Thanks for being my favorite Uncle and having your great kids ( my cousins ) to have to grow up with. Love you Uncle Craig. Justin