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Glendon Brooks Craig

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9189 Stockton Boulevard

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Glendon Craig Obituary

Retired Sacramento County Sheriff and CHP Commissioner Glen Craig passed away at the age of 81. Glen began his career in law enforcement with the Visalia PD in 1955 and joined the CHP in 1956. He was promoted through the ranks and was appointed CHP Commissioner by Governor Jerry Brown in 1975 and served as Commissioner until 1983. Glen then served as a Director for the Department of Justice before being elected Sacramento County Sheriff. He led the Department for 12 years and retired in 1999 after 44 years in law enforcement. He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy. They would have celebrated their 63rd anniversary in March. He was also proud of his 2 children, 4 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. There will be a public viewing on 1/7/15 from 6- 8pm at East Lawn Elk Grove Memorial Park at 9189 East Stockton Boulevard in Elk Grove. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 8, 2015, at 11am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 8925 Vintage Park Drive Sacramento. The internment will be private. In Lieu of flowers the family In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the CHP 11-99 Foundation for children and widows of fallen CHP officers or The Bruce Verehoven Foundation for the children and widows of fallen Sacramento County Sheriff's officers.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Jan. 6, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
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12 Entries

The Lancasters

January 9, 2015

Glen Craig was a true leader,I was proud to have worked under his administration. He was and always will be The Sheriff. God Bless all who
grieve for him. We have lost a true man of integrity.

Robert Denham

January 8, 2015

On behalf of the members of the Northern California Peace Officers Association, we would extend our sincere condolences to Dorothy Craig and the Craig family on the passing of our friend, colleague and fellow member, Glen Craig. He was truly a leader and a valued member of our organization. He will truly be missed by all that had the good fortune to have known him.
The golf course will be a little emptier in the future without him.
May he rest in peace.
Robert N. Denham, Jr. Treasurer, NCPOA
Chief Deputy Sheriff (ret) Sacramento Sheriff's Department

January 8, 2015

Glens service today was awesome. I feel truly blessed that he considered me a friend. He was a great mentor, I will truly miss you. I send Dorothy, Kevin, Debbie and family my most sincere and deep felt love. May God keep you and bless you all.

Eric Marmont

January 8, 2015

It was an honor to have you as our leader when you were Commissioner of the CHP. A really decent person..

January 7, 2015

Great friend to the Yelchak family!

Rose Beno-Clemons

January 6, 2015

He's been a pillar of the community, and he's been a neighbor, and a friend. Of all of these things, his example of what love of family really is, has been the greatest gift. RIP Glen Craig. Your example, is your legacy.

Diane Harris

January 6, 2015

Kevin and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You must be very proud of your father.

January 6, 2015

The love of our life and a long time friend! You were lEN'S BROTHER!wE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN! wE HAVE LOST OUR rock!! nO WORDS can express how much we will miss our Glen our friend forever!

Tim Williams

January 6, 2015

I was proud to serve under you. You were always one of the best Commissioners the Highway Patrol ever had. You were a wonderful person and great leader of your Officers.

Richard Perry

January 6, 2015

Thank you, Sheriff, Particularly for the great job you did at Circuit City some years ago. A fine example of police professionalism. Condolences to your family

Paul& Marge Norgaard

January 6, 2015

So sorry for your loss----our sincere sympathy

Mark Nunn

January 6, 2015

I met Glen and Dorothy'so daughter when I signed her up for a health club membership in RC back in the mid 80's.
NIce family
Mark Nunn

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