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2018
Kraig Ashton Obituary
Kraig R. Ashton, 40, passed away September 19, 2018 surrounded by loved ones. He was born April 26, 1978 in Salt Lake City to Karen Rice and Gerald Ashton. He married Chantel Lloyd and they had two children, Kiah and Jacob. He also embraced his step-daughter, Brickell. He adored his children. For profession, Kraig enjoyed carpentry and ran a successful framing crew and in recent years had become passionate about solar panel and electrical system installations, with his work evident on many homes in Utah. He loved the outdoors and anything that would get one's heart racing, from the peaceful and contemplative fly fishing and hiking, to skiing and snowboarding, skate and water boarding. He was a natural when it came to any sport requiring balance, picking up surfing immediately. Kraig loved spending time with family, was quick to smile and embrace, and was always interested in and supportive of others. Easy to like, he quickly made friends everywhere he went, had a huge, giving heart and will be missed by many. Kraig is survived by his children, Kiah, Brickell and Jacob; parents, Gerald and Karen; siblings, Jaylene, Kent, Kyle, David, Dallin and Kristopher.
Services will be held Monday September 24, 2018 at the LDS Meetinghouse, 3805 S Main St, Salt Lake City. Celebration with family begins at 4 pm, with service for all at 5 pm. Family meal to follow.
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Ta¥|eR mmeR
September 25, 2018
I miss you already. I know you are in a better place now. Thanks for the memories, I will never forget all the good times we had together. and always, Stay up!
Clinton Potter
September 24, 2018
Was a refreshing pleasure getting to know Kraig Ashton. Thinking of others before himself with a heart full of compassion, Kraig expressed his love for his family and aspired to work hard at becoming closer to his kids above all else. Kraig will be missed very much.
Valerie Jenkins
September 23, 2018
Dear Family, sending love and sympathy. May Kraig Rest In Peace, and I know you will cherish and celebrate him and memories you created together. May you find peace knowing that you carry those and Kraig's spirit with you, so that you will still be together and bonded. Love, Valerie (a friend of Jaylene and Craig and Zia)
DeeAnne
September 22, 2018
I love you Kraig. I still can't believe it. I want you to know you were one of my very favorite cousins who I loved best. You were a guy always loving, always smiling no matter what (even if you were hurting). You were capable and smart and so much fun. Wish I could have given you one last hug. Thank you for all the memories I have; especially all the sleepovers at grandmas and working out together and movies. We had such good talks. May your memory be for a blessing to your children, siblings and friends. XO, DeeAnne
Giles
September 22, 2018
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one, may God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. (Psalms 46 :1)
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