Craig Weber

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Craig E. Weber passed away at home in Vernal, Utah, in the early hours of May 12, 2025 with his dear friend and cousin Myke by his side. He was 81. Craig was born April 22, 1944 to Gerald F. and Eleanor Pries Weber in Los Angeles, California. His childhood was spent in Los Angeles, and on his Grandparent’s dairy farm in Star Valley, Wyoming. He had an older brother Gerald and a younger one Brent. Brent had mental disabilities from birth. Craig loved his brothers. He had a great fondness, too, for Gerald’s wife Judy, whom he considered his Sister in the truest sense of the word. Her passing a year ago, took a great toll on Craig. One favorite activity was spending time at the family cabin on Lake Arrowhead. Brent’s expression was, “Go bubba lake!” which continued as a favorite expression of Craig’s throughout his life. He very much enjoyed time with his Grandpa Gillette, who taught him to walk again after a bout with Polio when he was a toddler. In his teen years he lived with his Grandmother, Hazel Weber for a couple of years. His love and devotion to her and hers for him, were an anchor to his soul.

Craig was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was happy to report that he had attended the dedication of the Los Angeles Temple and shook hands with President David O. McKay. He graduated from Brigham Young University and then followed his father into the insurance and financial planning business. They both had focused on tax sheltered annuities and investments which went away during the Reagan administration. This led to a need for significant adjustments in the way Craig did business. He was creative and doggedly determined and was successful in making those moves, though he never fully recovered to the level of success he’d previously enjoyed.

Craig married Margo Webb and after college, they made their home in Glendale, California. Two fine son’s graced their family, Jon Justin and Jason Craig. He was devoted to his kids and spent a lot of time with them and in their activities. He was Cub Master and Margo was Den Mother while they were in Scouts. He was a master at giving thoughtful gifts. Craig and Margo later divorced. Craig often referred to Margo as the most beneficially influential person in his life.

Craig married Louise Thirkettle Cossman and together they moved to Bakersfield California. Craig loved her children, Alexis, Rafe, Demaris and Devon and the grandchildren who he thought of as his own. He was always bragging about Louise’s gourmet cooking, marvelous homemaking skills and myriad talents. He also loved and adopted her dogs and cats. They divorced after 17 years together.

He moved to Mesquite, Nevada. Later he took up residence in Vernal, Utah, where he moved in 2019 to be near family. In Vernal he made many friends. He very much enjoyed spending time in the mountains, going for rides and visiting with friends and family over the phone. Craig had many lifelong friends with whom he faithfully stayed in touch over all the years. The recent passing of his High School buddy, Fred, was devastating to him. He was very gregarious and made new friendships everywhere he went.

As Craig’s health declined, he found himself longing to reunite with his parents, brother Brent and most especially Grandma Hazel. We imagine his showing up and shouting, “Go bubba lake!”

Craig is survived by his sons Jon and Jason, and brother Gerald and many cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Brent and Sister-in-law Judy.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. Craig’s ashes, along with those of his beloved dog Lady, will be interred near his father and brother Brent in the Freedom, Wyoming Cemetery.

Deepest appreciation is felt for the wonderful staff at Canyon Home Health and Hospice and for his neighbor Rashael, and housekeeper Elena who cared for him so lovingly and so well.

Services will be held Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2 PM at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary