Vivian June Craig

Vivian June Craig, age 81, passed away Monday, December 19, 2016 at Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Creekside Church, 2743 82nd Place, Urbandale, with burial to follow at Glendale Cemetery.

Vivian was born June 24, 1935, in Algona, Iowa to Elmer and Laura (Pauling) Holtcamp. She married Richard Craig on January 21, 1954 in Des Moines, Iowa, where they made their home. She worked as a data processor for almost 30 years. Vivian was very proud of her family and treasured every moment spent with them. She appreciated photography and enjoyed taking pictures herself. She was an animal lover, supported the Humane Society, and was especially fond of her own dogs. She liked camping, crafts, and baking. Vivian was a member of Olivet Baptist Church, now Creekside. She gave selflessly to the church and enjoyed taking part in church activities.

Vivian is survived by her husband of 62 years, Richard Craig; two sons, Richard Hal Craig (Petra) and Leslie Martin Craig (Cindy Grimsley); grandchildren, Richard Craig (Rebecca), Christine James (Alex), Ashli Hoyt (Kyle), and Anthony Hewitt; great-grandchildren, Andrew, Vivian, Slevin and Jasper; sister, Betty Ellifritz; and many other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Laura Holtcamp; children, Brian Craig and Lori Hewitt; granddaughter, Brianna; and sister, Mona.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Humane Society or to Creekside Church, organizations that were close to Vivian’s heart.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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