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Craig Alan Shaffer
October 9, 1970 ~ August 28, 2016 (age 45) 45 Years Old Light a Candle
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A candle was lit by Mom and Dad
on September 15, 2016 10:55 PM
Message from rina glover
September 4, 2016 1:52 PM
thank-you craig for all you've done for me, I'm sure you have touched many lives, as you have mine. fly high brother, till we meet again. the campouts will never be the same without you.
A candle was lit by John and Nancy Thomas
on September 1, 2016 10:34 PM
Message from Nick Warren
September 1, 2016 8:17 PM
This is a very hard pill for me to swallow as I am sure it is for everyone in Craig's life. I was fortunate enough to meet Criag through work on our safety team. Both him and I became very good friends right away and we spent many night traveling or away at trainings together. We were pretty inseperatable when at any work events together. I remember the first overnight I met Craig, We always had shared hotel rooms per the policy and I got Craig. And he told me that his rule was not to make a #2 in the hotel room. We had to use the lobby bathrooms. LOL! We hit it off immediately. And any other event they always randomly picked rooms and tried to mix the group up to get to know each other when we were traveling but we would always make a deal with someone or even swap roommates at the desk so him and I could stay together. You don't just want to share a room with anybody and Craig became a more then travel roommates but real friends. I would even say he felt like a brother. I have only stayed in contact with a few people in my life growing up that I would consider close friends and who I have stayed in true contact with. And since high school and collage, I can't think anyone I have even become so close and stayed in contact with that I truly feel so close with. When we worked together I think we may have talked almost every day on the phone. For one reason or another we would call each other. Sometimes work related but sometimes because we were road warriors traveling for sales calls and could just talk about anything and everything. Even though we hadn't worked together in almost a year we still stayed in touch. I wish I got to see him more. But even if it was a call or a text we stayed in touch. And for anyone that knows me I don't go out of my way to stay in touch. As I said I have a small group of people I really stay in contact with and I only wished I lived closer because I would have spent anytime toghter we could have. But we did stay in touch, I felt so close to him and it was only the weekend prior I was texting with him. I wish I could have made it the trip out tonight to share in his memory and meet more of his loved ones and who's lives he touched. And I am glad to the people that reached out to me to gene let me know that he had passed. I dont have Facebook and I received several calls and texts of people that knew we were so close letting me know. My thoughts are with all of his friends and family tonight and I hope everyone can get through this. But my thoughts are also with Craig not only tonight but forever with me. He was someone I was privlaged to know and become so close with....
Thanks for letting me type such a long message, for those who will read it, and allowing me to share a little part of my relationship that was so important and close to my heart. I will miss you.
Thanks for letting me type such a long message, for those who will read it, and allowing me to share a little part of my relationship that was so important and close to my heart. I will miss you.
A candle was lit by Nick Warren
on September 1, 2016 7:33 PM
A candle was lit by Denise Balliet
on September 1, 2016 1:14 PM
Message from Nevin Balliet
September 1, 2016 8:51 AM
I have had conversations and debates with Craig on so many subjects. Everything from the meaning of life to 80's Hip- Hop. I found a kindred spirit... I think that's why it hurts so much to say goodbye Buddy.
I am deeply saddened by the loss of my friend.
My heart hurts for your family and other friends that will miss you as well.
- Until we meet again.
I am deeply saddened by the loss of my friend.
My heart hurts for your family and other friends that will miss you as well.
- Until we meet again.
A candle was lit by David & Donna Cummings
on August 31, 2016 11:13 PM
Message from Kate Sholonski
August 31, 2016 7:48 PM
Although Craig's life was short by today's standards, his impact was not. I am grateful to have known him, played with him, joked with him and to have shared some serious discussions about life and what is important with him.
When I lose a friend, I try to remember how they left me and Craig leaves me fuller, more aware and certainly a bit more irreverant. ;-)
I'm grateful for knowing him and offer my condolences to Kelly, the girls and other family members since for them, this loss must go deep.
May Craig's memory live on in technicolor, so we will always feel his presence, hear is laugh, see his smirk, tell his stories and remember to keep it easy as we move on from here. Blessings~
When I lose a friend, I try to remember how they left me and Craig leaves me fuller, more aware and certainly a bit more irreverant. ;-)
I'm grateful for knowing him and offer my condolences to Kelly, the girls and other family members since for them, this loss must go deep.
May Craig's memory live on in technicolor, so we will always feel his presence, hear is laugh, see his smirk, tell his stories and remember to keep it easy as we move on from here. Blessings~
A candle was lit by Roger and Stacey Preble
on August 31, 2016 7:04 PM
A candle was lit by Coleen Evert
on August 31, 2016 5:09 PM
Message from Tim and Kim Craven
August 31, 2016 4:33 PM
Please know that your whole family is constantly in our thoughts and prayers at this time. We pray that God who has sustained your family through these many years will continue to hold you in the days ahead. God bless you....-Tim and Kim Craven
Message from Charles and Chris Shaffer
August 31, 2016 3:22 PM
Its so hard to be leave I'm having to write this. We will deeply miss you but know it will only be for a short time as we will join you in Heaven if we are half the human being you were.I cant ever remember a time when I saw you that you didn't have a smile, on your face or making someone laugh. You were raised by amazing parents and you could tell of how you were and handled yourself. Your brothers and sister were there beside you when they needed you or you them. Your children will grow up being the persons you wanted them to be.You were loved by us all and always will be. I will pray for you and all of your family and friends. Love you cousin and will see you soon.
Message from Charles Shaffer And Christine Shaffer.
August 31, 2016 3:05 PM
Boy what to say about you Craig. I can't be leave I'm having to wright something to you in a obituary as you are such a young man. I honestly cant remember a time that when you and I were together and you didn't have a smile on your face or making me laugh. I will miss and love you forever but not really miss as we will meet again in Heaven. You were raised by amazing parents and you and your brothers and sister show it every day with in your children. Love and miss you. Rest in piece cousin.
A candle was lit by Charles Shaffer
on August 31, 2016 2:48 PM
A candle was lit by Cal and Julie VanNess
on August 31, 2016 11:48 AM
Message from David Kriner
August 31, 2016 10:21 AM
I just sat here and watched the cursor flash for who knows how long , waiting for me to type a message. While the cursor flashed my childhood memories with Craig flashed by like a slide show faster and faster, each one of these memories we shared we needed. Craig was a great friend to me for many years and always held a very special place in my heart . I love you brother , see ya on the other side.
A candle was lit by Deb Sawyer
on August 31, 2016 7:53 AM
Message from Christine Avery
August 31, 2016 7:42 AM
My heart hurts for Kelly and the family! Craig was an amazing man, I could never thank him enough for taking in Delilah when I hit hard times! I send my thoughts, love and prayers to Kelly and the family! Kadence said she loves you Ms Kelly 💗
A candle was lit by Trudy and Chuck Abplanalp
on August 31, 2016 7:12 AM
A candle was lit by Jerri Popovich
on August 31, 2016 6:48 AM
A candle was lit by Rob & Pam Kathcart
on August 31, 2016 6:02 AM
Message from Sharon Dale
August 31, 2016 3:39 AM
So many great memories and laughs. So sad to see such a great guy gone so soon. The world has one less great person in it. Love ya my friend
A candle was lit by Fred and Sharon Dale
on August 31, 2016 3:35 AM
A candle was lit by Terry and Debbie Thurston
on August 30, 2016 10:37 PM
A candle was lit by Jennifer Gaylord
on August 30, 2016 9:59 PM
Message from Doug Williams
August 30, 2016 9:31 PM
I was so sad to hear of the news about Craig's passing, although we only meet once, it was a pleasure, I found Craig to be a very funny man and caring person. May God bless Craig and the Shaffer family
A candle was lit by Rob & Allanna Whittemore
on August 30, 2016 9:05 PM
Message from Jodi VanDergrift
August 30, 2016 9:00 PM
Craig and I started at the hospital did our orientation together. We had to introduce ourselves to someone we didn't know and get to know them, to be your new " best friend". Craig was my best friend. Everytime we saw each other from then on we would talk. He was a great man, a friend. Our children went to school together and we enjoyed talking about our grandchildren. The world won't be the same without him....
Message from Penny, Bethany and Cheyenne
August 30, 2016 8:56 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray that God puts his hands around you and Carries you through this time let me know if there's anything I can do for you and we love you
Message from Bryn & family
August 30, 2016 8:45 PM
RIP Craig. My condolences to your family and friends.
A candle was lit by Gwen Stiger
on August 30, 2016 8:16 PM
A candle was lit by Nikki Fish and Todd Driehorst
on August 30, 2016 7:47 PM
Message from Tom and Cathy Shumway
August 30, 2016 5:54 PM
We miss you so bad it hurts nephew. So many miss you and your infectious smile. You left too soon. Please look upon us all and give us a 'nudge' if we need it. You know how the family is. Fly high Craig.
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