Obituary
Craig Funston
July 27, 1954 – October 20, 2021
Craig passed away peacefully in his home in Milk River, Alberta on October 20, 2021.
He is loved and missed by Gwynne Funston, his wife of 40 years and his children; Kendra of Langley; BC; Breanne (Jared) Mosher of Edmonton, AB; Caleigh (Stephen) Casson of Kamloops, BC; Layne of Edmonton, AB; Drew of Nanaimao, BC; Seth of Nanaimo, BC; Kyle of Calgary, AB; Abel of Milk River, AB; and Silas of Milk River, AB. He also leaves behind 8 grandchildren; Kilmeny, Khaira, Kieran Mosher and Ian, Jasmine, Harry, Oliver & George Casson.
Craig is survived by his mother, Elsie Funston, his brothers; Bryan (Elizabeth) Funston, Murray (Pamela) Funston, and Crawford (Joyce) Funston, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their children.
Craig grew up in Richmond, BC. In his early years Craig was very active in youth ministries as well as street gospel outreach programs. Craig also spent some time overseas in El Salvador teaching in missionary schools.
In July 1981, Craig was married to Gwynne McCullough in Terrace, BC. Craig spent his time time in BC ministering and spreading God’s Word to hundreds of people as a preacher, as a teacher at a Christian school, and raising his children with Gwynne. In 2002, Craig moved his family to a farm in Southern Alberta where he was employed as a teacher at a private Christian school and travelling Alberta as a homeschool facilitator.
Craig’s passions were words and writing, which were featured in numerous publications and local newspapers; reading books to expand his knowledge; creating and facilitating numerous Biblical teaching retreats that were wildly successful over the years. Craig had an uncanny talent for bringing people together and utilizing their strengths to compliment his own talents for these events. Craig was very active in his local church and community, he leaves behind a lasting impact on all those who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Craig always did what he felt was best for his family even if it meant leaving his comfort zone, no matter how busy he was with his professional life and pursuing his passions, he always found ways for his children to succeed, from helping to home educate them, to finding them employment, to including including them in his passions later on.
His loss is so profound to so many people and will be felt for years to come. He leaves behind a great legacy through his children, grandchildren and all those who met him in his many different roles.
‘I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.’
II Timothy 4:7
The Memorial Service will be held at Foremost Community Hall on October 30, 2021 at 2:00pm
A Public Viewing will be held at Salmon & Sons Funeral Home in Lethbridge, AB on October 28, 2021 from 6:00-7:00pm. Please RSVP with Salmon and Sons Funeral Home.
Craig will be buried at the Milk River Cemetery with a private family ceremony.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Craig Funston July 27 1954 October 20 2021 (age 67)..
Death notice for the town of: South Lethbridge, Province: Alberta