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Craig Ericson Obituary

Craig A. Ericson Jr. 1970 ~ 2008 Craig A. Ericson Jr., 37, passed away in South Jordan, UT on September 15, 2008. Born September 22, 1970, in Oceanside, CA, Craig grew up and lived most of his life in Utah, graduating from Pine View High School and Utah State University. Craig met and married the love of his life, Jill, in Las Vegas, NV, October 1998. Craig has traveled to all 50 states and six Canadian provinces while working as an on-site computer programmer and technical trainer. Craig's passions in life include family, friends, racquetball, the outdoors and a recent love for flying helicopters. Craig is survived by his wife, Jillinda Chadwick-Ericson and their two children Devan, 4, and Katelyn, 2; South Jordan; his parents Craig A. and Carol A. Ericson Sr., St. George; his sister Debbie (Dean), Tiara and J.D. Kaye, Hurricane; and grandmother Luana Ericson, Oceanside, CA. A memorial service in celebration of Craig's life will be held on September 20, 2008, at 885 South Allegheny Circle; Alpine, Utah 84004; from 1 to 4 p.m. Craig's family is creating a photo album for Devan and Katelyn. If you have any photos of Craig, or any stories that you would like share please send them to me via email at [email protected]

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Sep. 18 to Sep. 19, 2008.

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Devan Ericson

February 1, 2019

I just wanted to say thank you to all of you for your loving and kind messages regarding my Biological father. I am glad to see that he has a way of always being remembered. so thank you to all for the messages you sent, even if they were a long time ago. I have gotten the photo albums of him. Thank you all for not letting him be forgotten. At least I am not the only one who has not forgotten about him.

Gina Palmison

September 24, 2008

From Nashville to Calgary, we had our fair share of ups and downs but each occasion was definitely memorable! You will be missed Craig!

Nicoleta Roebling

September 22, 2008

No loss of anyone dear is easy, we don't even know if we should bread or stop breading with the one we've lost , but please remember to thank God that you had the opportunity to have Craig in your life's and cherish the moments you've shared with him. In these not so easy moments, prayers and comforting vibes may reach you to make this sorrowful time less painful, and more hopeful understanding and accepting that for some reasons God ended his journey here on earth.

May God's love and peace be with Craig's family and sincere condolences to those near and dear to him.

Nicoleta ( TechTeam-co-worker)

Jack Brewster

September 22, 2008

Craig was a fun person to work with, and all of his co-workers and friends at TechTeam-Cyntergy are really going to miss him. After working with Craig for several years, it was obvious that he never lost his great sense of adventure. From computers to helicopters, he always had something going for him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Craig and his family.

Ormand Deen

September 21, 2008

I believe I was the last person to work with Craig at TTG, both in Calgary Alberta CAN and Portland Oregon. I have worked with Craig earlier as well, and as always, Craig had a glowing spirit. He added liveliness to our work, even during adverse environments, and always offered to lend a helping hand. Craig was looking forward to completing his helicopter licensing and pursuing his dream of aviation, one which had its own inherent risks. It's sad that he came so close to realizing that dream only for it to perish with his untimely demise.

If it's of any consolation, Craig had a great time during his last workings with our company. I find it incredibly disheartening that I won't have a chance to work with him again. My condolences go out to all of his friends and family...Craig will be dearly missed.

Steve Coray

September 20, 2008

I met Craig in the mid 90's when we were both living in St. George. At that time, he was an enthusiastic young racquetball player. With many hours of diligent practice, he became one of the better players in the state. He loved the sport and he loved being a part of the racquetball community. I'm thinking of the time several years back that Craig enthusiastically volunteered to drive up to Davis County from Alpine to help me with a move.
It was with real sadness that I learned of his passing. My condolences go out to Jill and the rest of Craig's family.

PVHS 20 year reunion June, 2008

Stephanie Stanley Martin

September 20, 2008

I enjoyed visiting with Craig recently at our 20 year high school reunion, and am very saddened to hear of his death. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda Simmen

September 20, 2008

I worked with Craig, and he was a terrific guy. We will all miss him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and firends.

Randy and Pam Martin

September 19, 2008

Ericson Family,
Craig will surely be missed by those of us in the raquetball community. We all share in your sadness and wish your family all our deepest condolences.

Rebecca Hards (Millington)

September 19, 2008

Craig, Thank you for always being one of the nicest, most sincere people I have ever known. It is so rare to find a person who truly cares about others so much. You were a wonderful friend to me during grade and middle school, always with an ear to listen and a way of making me laugh; and I was always impressed at how intelligent you were without feeling the need to hold it over others. You welcomed me back in High School when SO many people didn't even remember me at all. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with your family and loved ones as they face losing you. It is never easy at all to lose a loved one. The void can not be filled. I wish them all the comfort and peace they can find every time they think of you and are filled with the pangs of your absence. You were a friend of friends, and you will be sorely missed. I know what it is to lose your father, and my whole heart goes out to your children. God Bless and keep you, my friend. Thank you for all your friendship.
Rebecca Hards

Natalee Warrick-Flynn

September 19, 2008

I viewed Craig's obituary today and was sad to see that my fellow PVHS classmate had passed away. I remember Craig as a likeable, smart guy. Please accept my deepest sympathies. I am sorry about your loss and wish your family, especially your two small children, the best.

Natalee Warrick Flynn

Betty Shirley

September 19, 2008

I met Craig briefly at 8PM Pacific time Aug 1, 2008 when he emailed me saying: My name is Craig Ericson. I am the son of Craig Alva Moore Erickson. I just showed my father your web site. He is very interested in talking with you. He can be reached at : ******
Craig.

You see... I put up my own personal website February 2008. The site is for my ancestry and included the info I knew of my father and his ancestry as well as for my mother and her ancestry.

On my father's pages I asked about a half brother and gave his name, etc. I asked if anyone had info would they please contact me. I had given up ever finding him until that email came a few weeks ago from Craig. That same night I received an email from Craig's grandmother. You can imagine how thrilled I was after many years of wondering about this. I also talked to my brother that very night. I couldn't belive it was happening!

So Craig was my nephew and I never had the opportunity to meet him. It was indeed a shock when his grandmother emailed me of his passing.

Time is precious! So I must get moving on meeting his father (my new found brother) and his grandmother.

It looks like I will meet his grandmother next week, and his father in the very near future when things are more calm for the family.

I never had the chance to know Craig or anything about him. I am getting to know a little about him while reading the postings from his friends.

I owe Craig a big Thank you for bringing my brother and me together.

Sorry Craig and I didn't have the chance to meet.

Craig's new found
Aunt Betty of California

James Brown

September 19, 2008

Ericson's
I am shocked and deeply sadend by your loss. May God bless and sustain you in your time of need.

Mel and Susan Lloyd

September 19, 2008

Knowing Craig in the neighborhood from 1979 until he moved on to college, we were shocked to see Craigs passing. He was a true spark plug among the neighborhood kids. A friend to everyone and always interested in what everyone was doing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.

Brenda (Beal) Hall

September 18, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Ryan Hudman

September 18, 2008

Jill
I can’t express the deep sorrow you must feel, only share the emptiness. I can only tell you when Craig come into the Flight School he lit up the room. You could always tell when he was around. Everyone knew him and he was a “Good old boy” from the first day. Craig made some amazing accomplishments during his short time with us. His greatest was his first solo flight in a helicopter. He was on his way to “Living the Dream”. We will severely miss him.
Sincerely

Amy, Hunter and Zander

September 18, 2008

Jill, our hearts go out to you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers.

ginger west(carman)

September 18, 2008

our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family

Rod Hale

September 18, 2008

Craig, your enthusiastic grin and free spirit will be missed by all. Your life left a mark on all that knew you, and your absence will leave a gap that won't easily be filled. Rod

Terri Tobler

September 18, 2008

Dear Sweet Carol,
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Please know that we love you and will keep you in our prayers.

September 18, 2008

To all of Craig's friends & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Fran Seegmiller

September 18, 2008

Dear Carol, At this time my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We miss you're smiling face, just remember that your other family at work think alot of you. We miss you Carol God Bless. Love, Frannie Seegmiller

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