Craig Stephen

Carlson

Craig Stephen Carlson was called home on September 12, 2026. He was 75 years old. Craig was the son of John and Vivian Carlson. He was born and raised in Westchester County, NY.

Craig was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He enlisted in 1971 and served as a combat veteran with the Seventh Fleet on board the USS Warrington DD843 during Operation Linebacker. He was discharged in 1974. Upon his discharge he worked at the US Military Academy, West Point and later with the United States Postal Service as a custodian and worked a total of 24 years in that capacity retiring in 2010.

Craig loved his God, his family, and his country in that order. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Craig was an outgoing individual who loved people and enjoyed interacting with them. He loved ‘working the room’ and he could strike up a conversation with a stranger. He especially enjoyed talking with the elderly and hearing the stories of their lives. If he could learn something from them, he was a happy camper. He enjoyed singing Karaoke and dancing. He enjoyed playing pool with his veteran brothers and looked forward to winning a game or two. He had a hardy laugh and a ready smile But mostly he wanted to minister to his brothers-in-arms sharing with them the freedom he had found in Jesus.. He was an encourager and was ready and willing to pray with and for anyone who needed prayer.

His sister Kristine Carlson preceded him in going home. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Susan, daughters Rachel (Joseph) Rowe of Grand Junction, CO, and Rebecca (Eric) Bruning of Lubbock, TX; grandchildren Megan Rowe, Caleb Rowe, Ella Bruning and Thomas Bruning; brother Bruce Carlson of Oracle, AZ; cousins Eric (Pat) Fedde (NY), Robin Treanor (FL), Debra Morgan (FL), Dean Primavera (FL), Laura Bell (NY), and Lisa Oden (OH), as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Service will be held at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado Committal Shelter, 2830 Riverside Parkway, Grand Junction, CO on October 30, 2026 at 1:00pm.

Be thou faithful unto death and I will give you a crown of life. Rev.2:10 Well done, good and faithful servant.