James (Jim) Dee Craig, 76, of Baldwin City, KS passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and daughters on Monday, April 18, 2016. He was born October 6, 1939 in Topeka, KS the son of William Nelson Craig and Bessie (Thompson) Craig. Jim grew up in Silver Lake, KS and graduated in 1957. He joined the Kansas National Guard in January of 1957 and served with the Military Police until February of 1965. He also attended Washburn University in Topeka, KS. He was united in marriage to Janet George on February 14, 1960 at the Methodist Church in Neosho Falls, KS. They shared over fifty-six years of married life together. They lived in Silver Lake until 1970 when they moved to Baldwin City, KS. Jim worked as a Hydrologic Technician for the U.S. Geological Survey for thirty-five years before retiring in 1994. During his career with the government, he worked in many states with long term assignments in Puerto Rico, St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John and also at Rocky Mountain Arsenal in Denver, CO. He was a member of the Baldwin First United Methodist Church; Baldwin City Friends of the Library; Citizen Potawatomi Nation; Masonic Lodge #50 AF&AM, Silver Lake, where he received his fifty year pin and certificate in August of 2012; Dept. of the Interior, Water Resources Division of Retirees; and National Association of Retired Federal Employees. In addition to his family and home, he loved fishing, woodworking, gardening, sports and spending time outdoors. Jim had a positive outlook on life and a genuine sense of humor. Mr. Craig was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, William C. Craig and a sister, Mary Margaret Craig. Jim is survived by his wife, Janet of Baldwin City, KS; three daughters, Joni K. Craig of San Diego, CA, Jami Craig Veatch and husband David Veatch of Olathe, KS and Dr. Jana Craig-Hare and husband Sean Hare of Baldwin City, KS; and a grandson, Dawson Craig Veatch of Olathe, KS. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2016 at Baldwin First United Methodist Church, 704 8th Street, Baldwin City, KS 66006. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Baldwin City, KS. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 2016 at the Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, 712 9th Street, Baldwin City, KS 66006. Baldwin City, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cathy Roberts Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Friends of the Baldwin City Library, 800 7th Street, Baldwin City, KS 66006 or Douglas County VNA Hospice, 200 Maine Street, Lawrence, KS 66044. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.lamb-roberts. com. Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries. LJWorld.com.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Apr. 20, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for James Craig

11 Entries

Leah Hackler

May 20, 2016

Dear Janet, Joni, Jamie, & Jana:

Patty and I send our deepest condolences to you. Jim was always ready with a wide smile and he never shied to laugh with gusto at so much of life. I have many happy memories of Jim, and all of you, as our wonderful neighbors for all those years.

We wish you peace and comfort in the knowledge he had such a wonderful presence and affect on the people he knew and the community of Baldwin. He and dad certainly enjoyed tinkering with machines and talking and hence, Jim continues to leave smiles on the faces of those still here, tethered to land.

With kind regards to each of you,

Leah Hackler
Patty Flory-Evans

Eldon & Doris Roberson

April 21, 2016

We remember that the Craig's were such good neighbors of ours for many years they lived in Silver Lake. We send our love to the family in this trying time.

Ron and Joyce Wolf

April 21, 2016

We are so sorry to learn of Jim's passing. Ron worked with Jim at USGS. We will be keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. Joyce and Ron Wolf

Joyce Collins

April 21, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you girls! I have so many fond thoughts of Jim and all of you.

Mel and Phyllis Nelson

April 21, 2016

Sorry to hear of Jim's passing. We will be thinking of you and your family.

Sue Haynes

April 21, 2016

Janet and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Jimmies death and have many memories of him while going to High School at Silver Lake and also the MYF meetings that we attended on Sunday evening. May your loving memories comfort you at this time.

Nancy Ingram

April 21, 2016

Jamie, Jana and families:

I am so sorry to read about your dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending love. He must have been a VERY special guy to have raised such wonderful women.

April 21, 2016

I will always remember "Jimmy" and memories of our fun school years at Silver Lake High! My condolences to the Craig family.

Meredith (Little) Domme
Amarillo, TX

Lanna Combs

April 20, 2016

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I worked with Jim at USGS in Lawrence for many years. He was always very patient and kind, willing to share his extensive knowledge of hydrology with newbies in the office. So enjoyed seeing his willing smile which he shared with everyone.

Brad McDaniel

April 20, 2016

I am very sorry to learn of the passing of Jim. My dad and Jim had some good times growing up in Silver Lake. May God comfort you in your time of need.

Terri Savely (formerly Bezek)

April 20, 2016

Janet and girls: I was so saddened to see about Jim's passing. He was always a gentleman with a great sense of humor and a willing hand to help anyone. Janet and Jim have been the best neighbors I have ever had. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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