Craig Falk Obituary

FALK CRAIG FALK In loving memory of Craig Falk who entered into this world on December 13, 1950 and passed away on March 16, 2010. Craig is survived by his wife Shelley; daughter, Schelby Betz and son-in-law, Christopher Betz; step-son, Scott Jones; father, William Newnam; sister, Sandra Raine; nephew, Christopher Raine and niece, Cheryl Heller. He was born in Portsmouth, VA and attended Thomas Jefferson High in Alexandria, VA, then Elon College in Burlington, NC. He moved to Denver in 1976. He started working with United Air Lines in 1973 and retired after 33 years. He and his wife started a business w/ PrePaid Legal Services in 2001 and after retiring from UAL, he was chosen to be the RVP of Colorado for PPL. Memorial Services will be Thursday, March 25, 2010, 3 p.m. at Flatirons Church, Lafayette, CO. Flowers can be sent to Advantage Funeral Home, 6425 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood, CO 80226 or in lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to U.S. Bank for the "Craig Falk Donation Fund" account ending 2415.

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Published by The Washington Post on Mar. 21, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Craig Falk

7 Entries

Keith Perry

May 19, 2010

Dear Shelley,
I was so very sorry to hear of Craig's passing. Craig and I were roommates in training back in 1973 along with Tony Taber. I retired from UAL seven years ago and only just heard about your loss. My wife Jeanie who is still flying happened to overhear a conversation from a crew member based in Denver while she was deadheading home on a flight from Kona. She remembered Craig immediately as I had mentioned him often over the years. Craig was a very remarkable guy and I will always think of him fondly. Before I retired I would occasionally bump into Craig if he happened to be passing through the Chicago domicile and it was always a pleasure to spend a few moments with him catching up with one another. Truly a great guy and a sad loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Keith and Jeanie Perry

April 12, 2010

Shelley,
We send our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. The void you are feeling at this time must be tremendous. Craig was a dominant presence wherever he went. His infectious positive attitude made every encounter with him enjoyable. I did not have the priviledge of flying with Craig often at United, but the trips we shared were always memorable.
Steve and I crossed paths with you and Craig unexpectedly on several occasions and we always appreciated our time spent with you. Craig had a way of making everyone feel comfortable and everything seem like an event. He was a special person and we are fortunate to have known him. His memorial service was sincere and beautiful. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Sincerely,
Pat and Steve Koeneke

Susan Byrtus

April 10, 2010

Shelley, My most sincere and deepest sympathy. I did not find out until yesterday when they presented the award "in memorium" of Craig at the OKC PPL convention. We are all better for having known him and you. My heartfelt and healing thoughts and prayers to your family. May the many sweet memories of your times together be a source of comfort and may you counter the moments of sadness with the fact that Craig would want YOU to be comforted, have peace and enjoy a happy, healthy and productive life. He will always be with you and watch over you. Know that you have family and a family of friends who are there for you. Susan Byrtus

Mindy & David Kosak

March 25, 2010

Shelley, our deepest sympathy. You will both be in our thoughts and prayers. Mindy and David Kosak

John Hohnstein

March 23, 2010

Dear Shelley,
Our deepest sympathy at this time of great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, John, Kevin, and Jessa Hohnstein

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Sandi Miller

March 21, 2010

To the Family of Craig: My condolences and prayers go out to each one of you. I have flown with Craig for over 25 years, and I have loved him from the first trip I ever flew with him. He was a "protector" of all of the female F/A's on his crew. I always knew I would be safe and he would see to it that we were respected as ladies whenever we flew with him no matter our race, creed, or anything else. He was a GOOD MAN. And after talking with me about pre-paid legal,before he retired, I finally signed up to get that resource thru him in 2009. He was professional, sensitive, and caring. A genuine down to earth guy, that I know will be sorely missed by you-his loved ones, and by myself and many. We are lucky to have been graced by his presence. Cherish your memories and may they bring you comfort in your difficult times . God Bless you and Keep You in His Loving Hands, Saundra (Sandi) Miller sfosw formally densw

Judy Balman

March 21, 2010

Shelley, Schelby, Christopher & Scott,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Just wish there was a way to understand why someone we love so much has to leave us. We do know there is no more pain for him now, and we couldn't wish him back because of that.
I will always remember Craig as a guy who was so proud of his baby girl when I first met him on Wright Ct.. The last time I got to see him was at that young lady's wedding and he was so very proud of her that day! It was such a joyous time for all your family.
Memories such as those are what will help to carry you all through these tough times.
He was a wonderful person that had a smile and a laugh that I will always remember.
My love to all of you. You all are in my thoughts & prayers.

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