Randall Craig

Randy Craig was born July 7, 1946 to Ralph and Betty Craig in Deshler, Nebraska. He passed away at his home in Kimberly, Idaho on March 23, 2009. Randy spent the first 8 years of his life in and around Hebron, Nebraska. The family then moved to Reno, Nevada in 1954 and then Wadsworth, Nevada in 1961. He graduated from FernleyHigh School in 1964. During those years in Nevada he, his dad, brothers and sisters along with many friends spent a lot of time fishing the Carson and Truckee rivers and made numerous trips to Gerlach, Lovelock and Kings River. Randy was also an avid hunter. After graduation from FernleyHigh School, Randy joined the Marine Corp where he proudly served in California, New York, Panama and Vietnam. Upon returning home, he worked through the Labor Union on ranches and for contractors Chet Ferrel and Aldo Urrutia. Randy served as one of the first City Councilmen for the newly incorporated City of Fernley. In the fall of 2003 he moved with his wife NancyJoy to Kimberly, Idaho. Randy and NancyJoy owned and operated Spotted Dog Boer Goat Ranch. They enjoyed breeding their goats and showing them at various fairs and sanctioned shows. In addition, Randy worked in the construction field for Larren Novak, Novak & Novak Homebuilders until he was forced into retirement by illness. He is survived by his wife NancyJoy Coovert - Craig; sisters Vicky (Dennis) Zubieta, Fernley, Nevada; Melody (Gary) Garaventa, Eureka, Nevada; brothers Jr. Ralph (Barbara) Craig, Wadsworth, Nevada; Kevin (Michelle) Craig, Silver Springs, Nevada; Roger (Sherri) Craig, Reno, Nevada; aunt Iris Wehe, Reno Nevada. Randy is survived by 10 children Wendy (Alejandro) Craig, Kimberly, Idaho; Joshua Craig, Kimberly, Idaho; Lindsey (James) Turner, Jerome, Idaho; Ernie Stumpf, Kimberly, Idaho; Teresa (Robert) Hathhorn, Sparks, Nevada; Leah (John) Keuscher, Sparks, Nevada; Carla (Michael) Snedden, Vinita, Oklahoma; Abbie (Joe) Herrera, Redding, California; John (Kelly) Raines, Washington; and James Randall Lawrence Craig. He was the proud grandfather of 26, and numerous cousins nieces and nephews. Randy was preceded in death by his parents; Brother Kenny Craig; daughter Lori Raines; wives Agnes and Connie. Funeral Services will be held 9:00 a.m.Thursday, March 26, 2009 at the Twin FallsCommunityChurch of the Brethren. Graveside services will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday March 27, 2009 at the FernleyVeteransCemetery, Fernley, Nevada. Arrangements are under the direction of Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls.