Birth date: Nov 26, 1961 Death date: Feb 28, 2012
Craig DeShazer passed away at his home in Warren, February 28, 2012 due to complications from brain cancer. He was 50. He was a lifelong resident of Warren and attended St. Helens schools, McBride and Yankton elementary and St. H Read Obituary
I worked with Craig for almost 4 years and he was an wonderful, thoughtful person. He was at my wedding along with his children who were in it. He was like the brother I never had growing up, I learned a lot from him and laughed every day... I will miss him more than words. My heart goes out to his family... the world has lost an amazing person.##imported-begin##Stephanie Young##imported-end##
For years our families shared memories and swapped stories about our parents and their long standing friendship. I am saddened by Craig's death, and know how much he worried about leaving his children...I want to express my sorrow for your loss, and tell you that I have been praying for you all since Craig shared his concerns with me the last time we talked. Please know I will continue to pray for you in the upcoming months as well.##imported-begin##Carol Reynolds Wilson##imported-end##
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire DeShazer family. Craig's friendly personality, wry sense of humor and big smile will be missed.##imported-begin##Dave and Jill Lawrence##imported-end##
Our sincere condolences to the DeShazer family##imported-begin##Rodger & Kathleen Nevala##imported-end##
Craig, you were a great friend and neighbor to me. You always had a big heart and loads of fun to talk to. I cherish all my memories I have with you, we had good times as neighbors. You got Ben that after school job with your Dad feeding the cows, I will never forget your Dad naming one of the calves after Ben for the County Fair, those were wonderful years. You suffered enough and now deserve peace. Karen##imported-begin##Karen Rofinot Velasquez##imported-end##
It's funny how certain events resurrect child hood memories. It feels like just yesterday we were putting colored socks on Craig's hands because he did not know his left from right hands in order to play Twister. Being taught to count by playing poker while Steve was sitting us. While camping out in the back yard and learning about the stars. On family gatherings we were always playing Doctor Doctor we need help and having one of us detangle a group of tangled kids in the middle of a smoke bomb. And learning how many matched it takes to start a forest fire and how to get water to the fire before dad got home. I could go on but this is not the place but my best memory was when our Grandma De Shazer made me my 15th bithday cake and Joey and Craig were there to sing happy birthday to me which made me feel very special. I'm sorry that I was not able to get to know your family.##imported-begin##Carol##imported-end##
My condolences to his wife and children. I grew up on the Bennet Farm just next to where Craig was raised. My mother was good friends with Craig's mom. Although we did not "hang out" together, I know he was a good person. May god bless.##imported-begin##Laura##imported-end##
Dan baritone horn sat next to Craig trombone in high school band. Memories of he and Bryan Wilson, always together in high school, chasing cows and girls at the fair during 4-H...he left us way too early.##imported-begin##Dan and Carol Heacock##imported-end##
What a shame that we here lost such a great person. I worked with Craig at JCPenney. We shared many a practical joke on one another. He made heading upstairs to get ready to work fun. An I also had the pleasure of seeing him with his boys on boys night out. What a great dad. They were all dressed up in their sport coats having their night out. I will miss his smile and how you doing converstions we have. May he rest in peace and his children remember what a great dad he was. I am sure they now have a special angel looking out for them.##imported-begin##Lorene Conn-Roth##imported-end##
craig fought a good fight - may his children remember the good times and hold them close - he is now residing with jesus and playing music for the almighty##imported-begin##brenda stroh##imported-end##
