Craig Ward Knell
April 19, 1950 - May 26, 2013
Craig Ward Knell
1950 – 2013
Craig Ward Knell, 63, of Salt Lake City, UT passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Sunday May 26, 2013 from causes incident to brain cancer.
Craig, born on April 19, 1950, in Cedar City, UT, was one of six children born to the late Frank Page Knell and Zola Ward Knell. Craig graduated from Cedar City High School in 1968 and attended both Southern Utah University and the University of Utah. He led his own business for 35 years. Craig married "the only girl I ever loved" Natalie Wright Knell of Evanston, WY on September 1, 1979. He devoted his entire life to his family. Craig also had a deep appreciation for his colleagues and employees. As a husband, a father, and a friend, he was a loving, caring, hard-working, and extremely funny individual who claimed to be a simple man. To those he didn't know, he wanted to be remembered as a tall, dark and handsome gentleman, with the ability to speak 7 languages and free of a single bad hair day (although he had two bad scalp days). He was truly one of a kind.
Craig is survived by his sweetheart, Natalie and was a hero to his three children Kory Justin (Ashley) Knell; Sunny (Justin) Pater; and Savannah Knell (Aldo Gagliardi), who will all miss him immeasurably. He was the "Grand-Pete" of 3 grandchildren with another one on the way and is also survived by his brothers Frank, Wayne, and Keith Knell and sisters Linda Pugmire and Ilene Foulger; and many great friends.
The Knell family would like to earnestly thank all those that gave of their time and resources to show loving support to Craig and our family during a difficult battle with cancer.
Friends are invited to celebrate Craig's life by wearing bright colors and bringing happy memories to Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 S. 900 E., Salt Lake City, UT, on Saturday June 1, 2013 from 5:00 PM 7:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like contributions made to the cancer charity of your choice in support of the fight against cancer.
In Loving Memory
Fond memories of my one of a kind cousin, Craig. What a character and one I grew up with around our grandparents home. Also I would always call my Aunt Zoe (Craig's mother) when I was traveling with my dad on the bus to see if she had her Corn Flakes yet! Craig was always there and a pure joy to be around. He will be missed greatly.
Joseph J. Ward
Cloverdale, CA
Our deepest sympathy to you Natalie and all your family! We will always remember Crag with a smile and a kind concern for others, not to mention some of those Halloween costumes, Much Love to comfort to all of you.
Patty & Ray Ross
Murray, Ut
We have such happy and fun memories of Craig, from him talking football to him holding our first born baby. He was so kind and so generous with everything he had. Savannah we love you so much. You will always be part of our family. We are praying for your entire family to feel comfort. Love always.
Jonathon and Holly Zinn
Salt Lake, UT
A wonderful person who will be greatly missed. I love you Natalie, Kory, Sunny and Savannah.
Steve Knell
nan, nan
May Craig Ward Knell RIP, "...Everything he has made pretty in its time. Even time indefinite he has put in their heart... I have come to know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and to do good during one's life; and also that every man should eat and indeed drink and see good for all his hard work. It is the gift of God."Ecclesiastes 3:10-13" The hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, ... to a resurrection of life." John 5:28,29
Neighbor
nan, nan
Craig, You were and always will be one of a kind. You treated people equally and made each person feel like they mattered and had value. You loved your wife and family more than anything. You made everyone laugh! You set an example of a happy marriage and an exceptional family life. You will be missed
Anonymous
Salt lake city, Ut
Savannah and family, Am thinking of all of you during this time of stress and grief. But, as they say, the sun will come up tomorrow and the clouds will pass albeit slowly.
Barbara Robison
Salt Lake City, UT