Obituary: Neva Adelle Craig: The Dalles, Wasco Co., Oregon

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Surnames: Craig, Gilbert, Willett, Batty, Collins

The Dalles Chronicle   October 31, 2002    Front page

    Neva Adelle Craig, 79, long time businesswoman and resident of The Dalles,
died Tuesday, October 29, 2002 at her home.
    She was born December 3, 1922 in Colville, Washington, to Rolla Abram and
Roxie Rosalind (Gilbert) Willett and grew up there.
    Following her graduation from Colville High School she worked for the local
draft board during World War II before attending the University of Washington. 
She received her bachelor's degree in home economics in 1945, and later that year
married John H. Craig in Colville.
    They moved to The Dalles in 1947 and opened Craig Office Supply. John Craig
was a civic leader, including serving as mayor of The Dalles and she supported 
his efforts, as well as making her own contributions as a member of Soroptimists
International, the American Association of University Women, Alpha Delta Pi 
sorority, The Dalles Country Club, and the United Church of Christ 
Congregational.
    She purchased Luv's Hallmark in 1975 and re-named it Neva's Hallmark Shop,
which she actively operated until shortly before her death.
    In 1976 she was named Businesswoman of the Year. 
    Her husband preceded her in death in September of 2001.
    Survivors include her children, Jim Craig, The Dalles, Jeanie and her 
husband, Kraig Batty, The Dalles; a sister Betty Jean, and her husband, 
Bill Collins, Mt. Vernon, Washington; and her grandchildren, Carmen and Curtis 
Craig and Connor Batty.
    It was her wish that she have an early birthday party in celebration of her
life rather than a memorial services so that she could attend it and enjoy the
gathering, and that has been done.
    Private ceremonies of remembrance will be observed by the family in 
conjunction with the placement of her ashes with her husband's at Acacia Memorial
Park in north Seattle (Washington).
    Memorial contributions may be made to Northern Wasco County Park & 
Recreation, P.O. Box 967, The Dalles, Oregon 97058. Arrangements were by Columbia Cremation & Burial.
 
Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, Oregon