As per his wishes, Fred passed away in his home on December 24, 2018 at the age of near 87. He was born in Ellensburg, WA on Feb 10, 1932. In Tacoma, he married on February 4, 1956 and was happily committed to his wife of near 63 years, his family and relationship with his brother during their successful commercial painting business for many decades.

His pleasures included family vacation trips and exciting special loving trips with his wife.

His survivors: Wife- Opal L. Craig of Tacoma, WA

Daughters- Connie Bradley of Puyallup, WA

Julie Miller of Vancouver, WA

Sherrie Nicholson of Lakewood, WA

Son- Fred B. Craig, Jr of Pasco, WA

Seven grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild

Cremation arranged by Tacoma Mausoleum and Mortuary on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 10 A.M.

Private memorial services were held by individual family members and nephew Pastor Kelvin Brown of the United Methodist Church in Tacoma.

In Loving Memory!