Craig A. Cave
July 11, 2020
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Craig A. Cave, 70, passed away July 11, 2020 at Unity Point Iowa Methodist Des Moines. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Craig was born November 18, 1949 in Des Moines to Norman and Barbara Cave. He graduated from Tech High School. A week after graduation, Craig went to work for Townsend Engineering, where he worked for 45 years as a Master Machinist. He married his Junior High sweetheart, Pam Hamman in 1969. Craig enjoyed traveling with his Townsend family. He loved nature, fishing, boating and he especially enjoyed astronomy and bird watching.
Craig is survived by his wife of 51 years, Pam; children, Angie (Brent) Goodson and Brad (Heather) Cave; beloved grandchildren, Zoe, Eli, Max, Jack, Colby and Maggie; brother, Jerry (Deb) Cave: brother-in-law, Mike Hamman; sister-in-law, Sherri (Rusty) Russell; and a host of extended family and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his sisters-in-law, Betty Hamman and Ginger (Preston) Hallway and his parents.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation in loving memory of Craig.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
thomas Black
10/03/2020
Craig was an amazing person and a great supervisor he always took the high road and tryed to find a better way. He was like a father to me Thanks Man
Carol & Mike Holmes
07/30/2020
Pam and family, so sorry to hear of Craig's death. I remember you from when Angie and Frank was in Swing Choir together. We see Angie every once in a while at the VA. Thoughts and prayers for all of you in the days ahead.
Bill Scarpino
07/26/2020
Pam, We're so sorry to hear about Craig. He was such a good guy: a friend, a neighbor, a great machinist. He was kind and patient and taught me and a lot of guys the trade. I will always be grateful for having known him.
Jean Stevens Davis
07/23/2020
Pam, I'm so very sorry to hear of Craig's death. You both set the standard for kindness all your lives, and I'm so in awe of your parenting skills. I'm thinking of you as you navigate these days and months ahead, and pray for your strength and comfort. Jean
Kathy Slorah
07/21/2020
Pam and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Craigs passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Kathy
Tim Dow
07/21/2020
Deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Tim Dow
Jan Werth
07/21/2020
Pam, I just heard about Craig. He was such a great guy and you two made such an awesome couple
You are in my thoughts and prayers. You and your family have such great memories to keep him close to you. All my love!
Pam Cave
07/18/2020
Words cannot express the heart felt love and compassion radiating from all your messages. We gain strength from your thoughts and prayers. Thank you is not enough. "To know him was to love him" and we do.....
Dave and Terry Warren
07/18/2020
Craig was my very first lead at Townsend now over 36 years ago. He was always happy and positive along with an extreme knowledge of manufacturing. I always looked up to him and considered him a true friend. I am deeply saddened at this news and just feel fortunate to have been part of Craigs life and leadership.
Chuck and Becky Hasler
07/16/2020
Hi Pam and family
We are former neighbors of Jerry and Deb
?? and Prayers during this difficult time
We have met Craig at their house ?? on Kiowa and at Jerrys retirement party
Such a sweet brother whom Jerry loved dearly
Mike and Annette Glaza
07/15/2020
Pam and family we are sorry to hear the passing of Craig. We all have so many good memories of Craig he was a good man, may he rest peace, God bless you all??
David & Carol Merriam
07/15/2020
Dear Pam & Family;
We are so saddened to receive this shocking news about Craig, your lifelong partner. You grew up together and so enjoyed everything you did with your family and friends and what a lovely family you created together. He will be missed so very much. Our deepest sympathy go out to you and all your loved ones.
With much love, David & Carol
Steve and Cathy Cate
07/15/2020
Dear Pam and Family,
Cathy and I were sad to hear of Craig's passing. He was a dear friend and co-worker. Craig and I started at the same time when I went to work during college summers. We put the first Aerobic Pacer together with no clue of what we were doing!
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family. It will be wonderful to see you in the future.
Sincerely and thoughtfully,
Steve and Cathy Cate
ted townsend
07/14/2020
July 13, 2020
Hello Pam;
This news makes me very sad, for Craig, you, and everyone who knew and loved him.
Life hurts us all eventually and it never seems fair. This isnt.
My memories of him and you epitomize the culture we created together.
When I read he started with Townsend right out of high school and stayed 45 years I cried.
When I made important decisions about the company, I always considered how you would be affected.
I always knew I got it right if you two were pleased.
You always made us proud.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Love,
Ted
Jackie Poindexter Judge
07/14/2020
I'm so terribly sorry to hear about Craig. I've so enjoyed hearing from him on Facebook and catching up on your families. Such a kind man and so proud of his family. Again my deepest sympathy.