Craig Thorpe
December 30, 2018
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Craig Curtis Thorpe, 71, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018. He was born March 1, 1947 in Des Moines, Iowa to Lyle and Norma (Morrison) Thorpe. He worked for Meredith/R R Donnelly Publishing for over 30 years in the photo prep department. Following that, he drove a truck for 10 years for Crawford Trucking. He loved spending time with his family. He also enjoyed fishing and was an avid Iowa State Fair fan. Craig was very proud of his 30 years of sobriety and loved spending time with his AA family. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to AA – Alcoholics Anonymous – White House, 1400 Pennsylvania Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316.
Craig is survived by his sons, Alan Howarth (Angie) and Jamie Thorpe (DeAnn); five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Tracy Thorpe (Sandy); and many extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life - his wife, Julie Sue Thorpe.
There will be a celebration of life from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Junior Manning
01/03/2019
In one life time a person will be friends with many people, But to have a friend like Craig is vary special. I worked with Craig 50 years ago, and stayed good friends all these years. To Craig family and Friends my thought and prayers go out to you. I will miss Craig as you all will. RIP my good friend.
Mike and Lin Madeson
01/02/2019
To all family, you are in our prayers, and Lin and I are thinking of you all.
Missed are the Family Holiday get togethers and the closeness of what we once had. We pray that you find peace and comfort and that you and Julie will again be together.
Rita & Jim Denhart
01/02/2019
We are sending prayers and peace to you. Craig was a regular at our Tuesday AA meeting. He paved the way for many of us who are not at the 30+ years. Craig was a good man and friend. We miss him already. God Bless
Deb & Randy Page
01/02/2019
Tracy sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. May you find peace that he is at rest now. Keeping you , Sandy and family in my prayers .
Cheryl Wiezorek
01/02/2019
I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Craig and know that he and Julie are together again. Both of them helped me in my early sobriety and I will never forget them. His and Julies passing leaves a hole in my heart that will be hard to fill.
Iner Joelson
01/02/2019
Im sorry for you loss. Craig will be greatly missed by those of us who knew him as a long time member of AA. I believe he is at home with Julie once again. God Bless them and you and your families.
Mary Gutierrez
01/02/2019
My condolences to the family. This is a difficult time for you. Death is an enemy to us all. We can receive strength and comfort from GOD's word. GOD (Ps.83:18) promises a resurrection of the dead. (Acts 24:15) We will see our loved ones live again in a paradise earth, where death & pain will be no more .(Rev.21:3-5;Psalms 37:11,29) For more comfort, go to jw.org.
Melinda Near
01/02/2019
I am so sorry for your loss. I really liked Craig. He helped me and he made me laugh. I will miss him. Please know he helped many. You are in my thoughts.