LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Born Nov. 15, 1951, Craig died in a tragic accident on Dec. 21, 2016, near Lakeport, Calif.

Craig was married to Dana McDonald and has three daughters, Lori Ames (Brian), Trisha McDonald, Kathryn Cole (Craig Wilczewski) and one son, Clint Cole; grandchildren, Tylor, Noah, Kylie, Alex, Lexy, Ravon, Shane, Cristina and Ben; two sisters, Melody Logan (Dan) and Robyn Graham (Leo); nephews, Dan, Brian, Dusty and Logan; and niece, Traci Soltau. Craig was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Peggy McDonald. 

Craig spent most of his life in Redding, Calif., and the last 10 years in Lucerne, Calif. He graduated from Shasta High School in 1969 and Shasta College in 1971. He worked for Bonnyville Market, retired from Holiday Market in Redding and recently retired from Sentry Market in Nice, Calif.

Craig was a people person, loved sharing hunting stories, and trips hunting with his best friends Gary and Lori were the best times of his life. He was a collector of everything, and loved his dog Tater more than life.

He enjoyed taking care of everyone. Some of his special moments were spent just hanging out with his father-in-law, Howard Barker, and his neighbor, Ron.

He was an amazing dad, husband, brother, grandfather and friend to many. He always had a smile and offered a helping hand to anyone.

A memorial service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary on Saturday, Jan. 7, at 11 a.m. A celebration of life-potluck will follow at the North Shore Event Center, 2817 Highway 20 in Nice.