Craig Bryan Lavender

Craig Bryan Lavender passed away quickly and peacefully at home from a heart attack on 8 July, 2015.  If you are reading this then I want you to know that I was blessed to be a husband, father and grandfather. I was born 24 June 1942 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Don E. Lavender and Mildred E. (Blackham) Lavender. I married Marilyn (Marnie) Walker on 18 June 1965 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Throughout my life I was privileged to coach young men in basketball, baseball and soccer. I was also a scoutmaster. I worked at Hill Air Force Base for 37 years. I was also a member of the Utah Air National Guard for 32 years and retired achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. Through my service I was able to travel through much of the world. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and have served in many positions. I fulfilled a Brazilian South Mission in my youth and 3 missions with my wife: a full-time mission to Cove Fort Utah, a 5 ½ year service mission at the Bountiful Regional center, and (currently) a full-time mission in the Woods Cross Stake. I am survived by my sweet wife of 50 years, Marnie, my sister Marilyn (Lee) Hancock, brother Bruce (Sharlene) Lavender, my 3 sons: Shawn, Kyle and Quinn, and 3 sweet daughters gained by marriage: Diane, Angie and Lauralee. Our family unit became complete with the arrival of our wonderful grandchildren: Loren, Tanner, Christian, Sarah, Nicole, Emma, James and Mia. Preceded in death by my father, loving mother, and loving in-laws Grant and Mary Walker. Until we meet again—Stay Blessed.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, July 16th from 6-8pm at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 N. Main St. in Bountiful.  Another viewing will be held on Friday, July 17th from 9:30-10:30am with a funeral service beginning at 11am, at the Woods Cross Stake Center, 2064 S. 800 W.  Interment Bountiful City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating in Craig’s memory to either the Church Humanitarian or Missionary fund.