from Deseret News - June 4, 2001

Robert William Craig, 80, passed away on June 3, 2001 following a brief illness.

Born on Jan 1, 1921 in Salt Lake City, UT to Charles M. Craig and Millie Hadfield. Known by his extended family and friends as "Bud", he graduated from Granite High School and married his high school sweetheart, Helen Sandberg. Helen died in 1953. Bob served in World War II, participating in the liberation of Europe, with the occupation forces in Japan, and served in the National Guard until 1949. He proudly attended his V-E Day reunion with Company C of the 303rd Infantry Regiment in Czechoslovakia in 1996. Bob married Ailene Rice in Sept 1954. They shared 27 wonderful years together. Ailene passed away in 1982. Bob was once again blessed with a wonderful companion. He married Carol Jean Smart in Dec 31, 1983. They enjoyed 17 years together.

As a young man, Bob enjoyed ski jumping at Ecker Hill and received many awards. Bob was the founder of Serv-a-Cup Office Coffee and was active in the business until his death. He was recognized by the National Coffee Service Association with their Silver Cup Award in recognition of his contribution to the coffee service industry. He was an avid gardener, delighting his family and neighbors with his beautiful displays of pansies in the spring and greenhouse grown summer flowers. He was a wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be deeply missed.

Bob is survived by his wife Carol; children: Susan Dean (Art Kimball); Robert McKay (Lynda); Diane Hardman (John); Gayle Whittaker; Roger (Karen); 12 loving grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also survived by brothers: Glenn C. Craig and Stewart Craig. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Mary, and a brother Gordon.

Graveside services will be Wed, June 6, 2001, 12 noon, at the Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Friends and family may call Tues, June 5, 2001, 6 to 8 p.m. and 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. prior to services on Wed at the Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Dr.