This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Terms of Use | Privacy. He was a great listener who led by example, steadfast, partnering side by side, he looked you straight in the eye, sometimes kneeling at your side, he was totally present, he always had your back, always wanted to build, never tear down.The Lord, his family, and St. John Church, were number one with Steve. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Funeral service Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 11:00 AM at St John Lutheran Church, 765 Margaret St, in St. Paul, with visitation from 9 11 AM at church before the service. It was love at first sight. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Craig Arthur Monson, beloved husband, father and friend, died peacefully in his sleep last Saturday June 4th, 2016 in Birmingham, Alabama. No services are scheduled at this time. Terms of Service apply. His inspiration to compete in pro shows came from Arnold after seeing Arnold doing a guest posing routine as Conan the Barbarian. Barbara Monson, age 93, died peacefully at the Good Samaritan Society, Pine River, on September 7, 2020, after living a long, full life. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. 2:00 PM. Nancy truly has been Gods heart and hands to all who had the privilege of knowing and loving her. They enjoyed nearly 58 wonderful years together until his passing in 2016. After she graduated from the Fairview Hospital Nursing program, they moved to Granite Falls where they raised their family. In his offseason, he would weigh around 310 pounds and on stage, the highest he had been was 274 pounds. He carried this entrepreneurial spirit throughout his life working at a variety of jobs such as his fathers bicycle shop fixing bikes and raising chickens in junior high. You can cancel at any time. Arrangements are currently pending at Petersen Lund Funeral Home,. He used to frequent the Venice Beach Gold's gym and rub shoulders with the famous bodybuilders of the time like Arnold Schwarzenegger. (Poulin). He was welcomed into his extended family, the Benavidez family.Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Silverton United Methodist Church. Craig was a gifted mechanic, was passionate about farming and also Harley-Davidson motorcycles. & Stay, The Story Of A Street Gangster Who Went On To Become One Of The Best Bodybuilders Of The 80s, India's Largest Men's Lifestyle Destination, Pratik Thakkarisan online fitness coach who is regarded as someone who will make it easy for you to understand the process by putting things in the right context and providing science-based recommendations. All Rights Reserved.Funeral Home Website by Batesville | Funeral Planning and Grief Resources He can be reached atthepratikthakkar@gmail.comfor your fitness-related queries and coaching inquiries. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Please share Craig's obituary if available, or write one in your own . In his free time,Pratiklikes to read about psychology or play on his PlayStation. The family will receive friends 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Colonial Funeral Home, 606 West Airport Freeway in Irving. Craig E. Beck, 66, of Monson passed away on Monday, September 11th 2017. Steve was born and raised in Watertown . All Rights Reserved. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Cynthia Anne Carr. FOREST CITY | Craig Allen Monson, 65, of rural Forest City, died Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, near his home in rural Forest City. Steve was employed by Opportunity Partners, Inc. for 23 years and Hubert H. Humphrey Job Corps for 15 years always dedicated to participant success right up to his last day of work on February 11. Craig L Monson, age 41 View Details Goodyear Presumed owner of the real estate located at 4828 N 151st Dr, Goodyear Also known as: Craig Monson, Craig Munson, Craig L Monson Completed High School Associated persons: Nicole Fields, Kathryn Monson, C West (909) 496-9615 View Details Craig Monson, age 51 View Details Fishers 13042 Glazer Way, Fishers Edward Monson, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. He worked at the Kroger at the corner of Grauwyler and Story for over sixteen years. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Sign up to get the most recent local obituaries delivered to your inbox. Web Design and Hosting by Ashdown Technologies, Inc. He farmed and raised beef cattle with his Dad and carried this on after his fathers death with the help of his son, Colby. Saturday, Oct 16, 2021 Obituaries can vary in the amount of information they contain, but many of them are genealogical goldmines, including information such as: names, dates, place of birth and death, marriage information, and family relationships. 30 ft. Catalina which he loved to sail in Narragansett Bay, RI. You may have heard his name from CT Fletcher in his very first YouTube video and CT claimed that Craig was one of his early inspirations and motivators that got him into the gym. .wpfh_main_obit_info { background:url(https://www.chesmorefuneralhome.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/rainbow.jpg); background-size: cover; }, Burial: Following mass in Saint Marys Cemetery, Share your Memorial with Family & Friends. He carried this entrepreneurial spirit throughout his life working at a variety of jobs such as his fathers bicycle shop fixing bikes and raising chickens in junior high. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. She had a true vocation to care for the elderly. Craig also worked at the 3M warehouse in Forest City for 29 years until he took early retirement in 2010 due to his fathers failing health. Steve was born and raised in Watertown, South Dakota. Find an Obituary. for your fitness-related queries and coaching inquiries. Munson, William Ernest Teacher/Coach Bill "Tiger" Munson passed away February 16 in Phoenix, AZ, at the age of 84. Nancy had a spontaneous, funny sense of humor and even till the end, a smile that melted your heart. Craig and Nancy were active in the pro-life movement together and became foster parents to several young teens. That crazy amount of mass was not even something one would imagine getting on stage those days. Add a Memory. Nancy Lynne Monson, beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, died peacefully in her sleep last Tuesday, March 16, 2021 in Birmingham, Alabama. He would want to tell you all that he cherished each and every one of you. Let others know about your loved one's death. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. NOTE: To attend Mass virtually, simply click on this link to St. Francis Xavier Church, tomorrow 3/26/21, a few minutes before 11:00 am. He was born on April 25, 1927, in Berlin, CT, and was raised in Plainville, CT. Sign Guestbook | View Guestbook Entries | Send Sympathy Card | Munson, Steven C, age 64 of St Paul passed away on February 14, 2015. February 15, 2023 (56 years old) View obituary. Craig Allen Monson, 65, of rural Forest City, died Monday, February 17, 2014 near his home in rural Forest City A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at the Winnebago Lutheran Church, rural Lake Mills with Rev. He was crazy strong. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 400,000 families a year. A talented and creative soul who expressed her art through stunning interior design of her homes and an endless stream of homemade pies and luscious recipes. His natural sales ability led him to IBM where in 1958 he became the IBM salesman of the year winning a dream cruise to Europe which he and his future wife Nancy would enjoy as their honeymoon. https://www.sfxbirmingham.com/monson-memorial | Web Design and Hosting by Ashdown Technologies, Inc. Chesmore Funeral Homes are fully handicapped accessible, Hopkinton (508) 435-6444 Holliston (508) 429-2391, In lieu of flowers, Nancys family requests memorial contributions be made to Catholic Charities, which provides services to millions of people each year, through activities such as housing for the homeless, support for the poor, health care, crisis pregnancy assistance and disaster relief. Grief Support. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Craig A. Monson memorial fund in care of the family. He attended NIACC for a short time until he volunteered to serve his country in the United States Army. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Craig and his wife Nancy loved to experience different places and moved many times during their marriage across the country, building several homes. Steve was a gentle man, humble to a fault, whose "gotcha" was subtle, sarcastic, clever, funny, sometimes incredibly infuriating, but the message was always with you, never against. Craig was born in 1931 in Illinois, the only son of Craig Watjen Friends and family mourn the loss of Craig Monson Watjen, 74, of Bellevue, Washington. He later served a second tour and was stationed in Hawaii until he was summoned home for his brother Norman's funeral and to help his dad on the farm. Craig was a dreamer, and from a very early age he would come up with ideas, set a goal and creatively figure out how to make it happen. In 1962, Craig joined AON Corporation in Chicago which was known as Combined Insurance Company of America as a sales trainee and quickly rose to the position of Regional VP working with many wonderful people at Hearthstone Plaza in Brookline, Mass. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. He was a generous and giving man, helping others through out his life with donations, making connections for people to help them reach their goals and in many small ways he kept to himself. Edward Monson, 61, a resident of Irving for over thirty years and an employee at Krogers for twenty years, died Saturday, October 9, 2021 from complications of COVID. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Craig and Nancy were active in the pro-life movement together and became foster parents to several young teens. The Dignity Memorial online obituary search tool gives you access to obituaries from thousands of locations across North America. Craig Arthur Monson, beloved husband, father and friend, died peacefully in his sleep last Saturday June 4th, 2016 in Birmingham, Alabama. He asked his very best friend, Linda to marry him on Valentines Day, 1998. Craig and his wife Nancy loved to experience different places and moved many times during their marriage across the country, building several homes. People Photos Purpose. Sympathy Ideas. Craig Monson Watjen 07/22/1936 - 08/13/2010 Craig Watjen Friends and family mourn the loss of Craig Monson Watjen, 74, of Bellevue, Washington. Send Flowers. Arrangements by Unger Funeral Chapel. Craig was born April 20, 1954, to Alden and Adele Munson. 3. On Nov. 4, 1967, he was married to Kris Dunbar, to this union, two sons, Brian and Shawn were born; this marriage was later dissolved. Share this obituary. Even when competing naturally, he got up to 240 lbs in his offseason. 6:00 PM-8:00 PM, Funeral Service A Mass for family and friends will be held at St Marks Catholic Church, Birmingham Alabama on Saturday June 18th at 12:00 noon followed by a private burial. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Born June 30, 1960 in Dallas, he was the son of the late Joe Monson and Elizabeth Luna Monson. A visitation will be held 4-8 p.m. Friday (Feb. 21, 2014) at Petersen Lund Funeral Home, 505 North Clark St. Interment will be held in church cemetery. Craig was born in 1931 in Illinois, the only son of Gertrude and Arthur Monson. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. She had a deep devotion to Divine Mercy, Padre Pio and saying the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet every day. He graduated from high school in Watertown and from South Dakota State University Brookings in 1973. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Edward Monson, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store . He graduated in 1954 with a degree in Journalism from the University of Illinois. He later worked for Bose corporation as a VP of their Acoustic Wave Division finally retiring in Florida in 1991. He was a generous and giving man, helping others through out his life with donations, making connections for people to help them reach their goals and in many small ways he kept to himself. He graduated in 1954 with a degree in Journalism from the University of Illinois. Saturday, October 16, 2021 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Copyright 2010 - 23 Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home. He enjoyed his time here and all the friends he made over the years. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Norman; mother and father-in-law, Harry and Margaret Stough. Craig Arthur Monson, beloved husband, father and friend, died peacefully in his sleep last Saturday June 4th, 2016 in Birmingham, Alabama. Some examples of this would be doing 500 pounds for 10 reps for bench press and 585 pounds for 5 reps. Craig was born in 1931 in Illinois, the only son of Gertrude and Arthur Monson. They made many dear friends along the way. Email me when someone posts in the guestbook, Email me when an update is made to the obituary, 854 Washington St. Holliston MA, 01746 Phone: (508) 429-2391, 57 Hayden Rowe St. Hopkinton MA, 01748 Phone: (508) 435-6444. A Mass for family and friends will be held at St Marks Catholic Church, Birmingham Alabama on Saturday June 18th at 12:00 noon followed by a private burial. He grew up in West Linn and he graduated from West Linn High School in 1972. She grew up in Downers Grove, Illinois; the daughter of Mildred and Martin Norpell. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. He was baptized and confirmed at the Winnebago Lutheran Church, rural Lake. He attended and graduated from Forest City High School in 1967. She moved to Omaha and attended. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcomed and appreciated.The family would like to thank everyone for all their love, support and prayers. Signup with us to unlock all features! Find Craig Monson obituaries and memorials at Legacy.com. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Craig Monson, also known as the gangster bodybuilder, is a relatively unknown name in the bodybuilding community and most reading this article may not have even heard his name. Craig met his beloved wife Nancy at her fathers dental office in Downers Grove, Illinois. Survivors include his loving and caring wife, Esmeralda; daughter and grandson, Torrey and Tyler Munson; son, Hunter Munson; mother, Adele Munson; siblings, Brian, Kurt, Eric, Reed and Drew Munson, Kris Carroll, Marylee Oddo and Marylinn Johnson; many nieces and nephews. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. This experience inspired him to make the connections to start the Massachusetts chapter of the MSPCC (Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children). 30 ft. Catalina which he loved to sail in Narragansett Bay, RI. Sunday, Oct 17, 2021 A. Craig Munson | 1954 - 2008 | Obituary. Craig was a member of a gang called The Avenue in the 1960s and one of the early members of the well-known street gang called The Cribs. Craig passed away on Friday, August 13th after a long illness. Please choose your subscription settings below, you can unsubscribe through email at any time. 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