Craig Thomas Jorgensen Obituary (1953 - 2002)

Craig Thomas Jorgensen ROYa"Craig Thomas Jorgensen, 48, passed away in his sleep at home on May 17, 2002. He was born December 6, 1953 in Logan, Utah, to H. Philip and Darlene Lindley Jorgensen. He was a lifelong resident of Roy, graduating from Roy Seminary and Roy High School in 1972. He married the love of his life, Kathy Newell, on September 16, 1972 in Roy, Utah. They were sealed in the Logan LDS Temple on May 1, 1980. Craig worked 18 years for the Union Pacific Railroad until a medical condition forced his retirement. He was then able to serve others and spend many hours with his family. Active in the Roy 14th and 8th Wards, he served faithfully in many callings. He was the Ward Finance Clerk, worked on extraction, and loved being a Stake Missionary. Craig's love of reading was passed on to his children and grandchildren. He also loved the outdoors, camping, and hunting. He and Kathy especially loved traveling, Hawaii being a favorite destination. Craig was a devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Son. His sense of humor will be missed by all. He is survived by his wife, Kathy; two sons and three daughters: Julie (Kurt) Spencer, Roy; Stephanie Jorgensen (Randy D. Pelley), Bridgewater, NJ; Brad (Camille) Jorgensen, Ogden; Marie (Eric) Schenk, N. Ogden; and Marc Jorgensen, Roy. Also, his parents H. Philip and Darlene Jorgensen; brother Brent (Jill) Jorgensen; sister Anette (David) Dahl, all of Roy. He is also survived by granddaughter Sydnee Spencer; grandsons Eean Jorgensen, Jacob Jorgensen, Colton Spencer, and Nicholas Jorgensen, as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and treasured friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter Ashley Kaye Jorgensen, granddaughter Mercedes LaRie Sommers, and grandparents Eric R. and Eve Jorgensen, and Thomas B. and Leatha Lindley. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Primary Children's Medical Center. Dad, we love you and thank you for the life's lessons you taught us. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 May 20, 2002 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceRoy 8th Ward Chapel 5930 South 2200 West Roy, UT 84067 May 21, 2002 11:00 AM CemeteryRoy City Cemetery 5200 South 2300 West Roy, UT 84067 May 21, 2002 1:00 PM