Michael Don McCraley

I only recently (in April of 2024) learned of Mike´s passing. I had not been in touch with him for some time, perhaps because his struggles with Parkinson´s Disease hit too close to home as my wife, Helen, is similarly afflicted. And it didn´t help that we lived in different states. But I have such fond memories of Mike at Skyline, in the Army together, and especially on the ski slopes at Park City, Solitude, and our favorite resort, Alta. Mike was a wonderful skier and friend, and an excellent disciple of Jesus Christ. I love that he is now free of all those Parkinson´s symptoms and if Heaven is anything like I hope it is I look forward to one day skiing with him in the deep powder of the Celestial Kingdom.

Mike was a wonderful man, husband, father and grandfather he was kind to all and had a smile for everyone, I enjoyed our trips to Maine and to Colorado Spring and Grand Junction seeing them over these many years. Now we can see him totally healed at the feet of Jesus we can rest in that. Love and Prayers Nina

So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Mike and I first met in 9th grade during Wasatch Jr High's first year of operation. Mike was such a such a good guy. Mike and I had the exact same schedule of classes that year. I remember that because I broke my leg quite badly and had to wear a full leg cast and was on crutches for six months. Mike carried my books every day to every class for all six months. We developed a great friendship. We had fun and laughed a lot that year. We were together for two years at Olympus before he went to the new school, Skyline, his senior year. We were also in the Army reserves together in the 328th General Hospital Unit. One year we organized a small marching band for the unit's field parade. Michael and I both played the trumpet and had a million laughs that summer. My best to all the family.... You have a great heritage! Gordon Lambert

Mike was an honest and faithful friend from grade school and church in Canyon Rim, in Salt Lake City.Mike, Craig, Richard, Scott, Jim and myself, Lamont were one faithful group of friends. I had an ongoing dispute with Mike over who was the better singer. He maintained that Barbara Streisand was the best and I would counter with Joan Baez. Totally different artists. It just drove him nuts, and when I think upon this little moment in our friendship I always find myself just smiling and a little teary eyed, for we were both so committed to our choice.
I reverently offer my love for Mike and our special group, in Canyon Rim. It was a wonderful friendship we all shared. I look forward to sweet reunion with Mike when my sojourn on Earth is completed. My heart is warm with a lifetime of memories.