Craig Rodger Lewis

CRAIG RODGER LEWIS arrived in this world on September 20 ^th , 1938, in the city of Minneapolis Minnesota. His father, Chester Lewis was a musician who eloped with Ruth Palrude, married on May 11, 1936, at age 19.

Craigs first day home was spent in front of the oven, his dad had turned the heat off during a remodel.

Craig was joined by his brothers, Jeffry and then Rodney. He was very adventurous.

and he loved the outdoors, always finding a place to swim, find trouble and also fish with his Grandpa.

Craig has been a giver, a teacher and volunteer in his communities. He served in the Navy for 8 years based in San Diego. He became involved in the Boy Scouts, working as a leader and providing guidance for most of his adult life.

After his first marriage and having 4 children, Craig married Jean Henrichs, he called her his “Honey Bunny” and loved her dearly, Craig and Jean were involved in the lives of her adult children, Brad, Glee and Lori, and their families.

They were “snowbirds” moving between Minnesota and Arizona, as Boy Scout Camp leaders in the summer in northern Minnesota and winters as Wildlife Area Hosts for the Az GFD.

Craig and Jean loved and were loved by Jeans’ daughters, and their families. They moved to Globe permanently and immediately became a part of the community. They were faithful members of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and after Jean’s passing, Craig was a familiar member of the church and the Masonic Lodge, found regularly at several restaurants, and the senior center or volunteering at the Humane Society, Globe Museum and Vacation Bible School.

Assisting the family; Lamont Mortuary of Globe located at 328 S. Hill St., Globe, AZ. (928) 425-5491