Craig Wilson

1960 - 2020

 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Craig Wilson after a brief battle with cancer, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, co-worker, friend and fellow firefighter on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the age of 60 years. 

The service in Celebration of Craig’s life was held at the Coaldale and District Fire Hall, 1507 - 20 Avenue, Coaldale on Friday, August 20, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. Burial followed at the Coaldale Cemetery.

 Craig was the beloved husband and soul mate to Judy Wilson; father and hero to Laine (Marcella) and Hayden Wilson. Besides his loving wife and children, he is survived by his siblings Randy (Lydia) Wilson of Coaldale and their children Shane (Annie) and Blair (Elizabeth); David Wilson of Taber and his children Keith (Marion), Kendra (Chris Chabot); Sharie (Gary) Gettman of Coaldale and their children Richard (Kirsten), Colin (Amber) and Grant; Kim (Jacen) Abrey of Coaldale and their children Kandace (Chad Ballman), Darcee (Kevin McKeown), Raegan and Kaci;  father-in-law, Rick Yerburgh; sister-in-law Colleen Weis with her son Kyle as well as numerous great nieces and nephews.

 He was predeceased by his parents Barton and Frances (nee Dumont) Wilson; mother-in-law Pat Yerburgh; sisters-in-law Linda Wilson and Laurie Hines; brothers-in-law Ron Weis and Ray Hines; nephews Kelly and Kendal Wilson.

 Craig, our hero, was a kind genuine man who had a huge heart.  This huge heart included more than his family, it also included the community of Coaldale, his place of employment with Intercontinental Truck Body for thirty years and his family of firefighters where he also served his thirty years of service with the Coaldale and District Emergency Services as Captain. One of his great memories in firefighting was his deployment to protect the Prince of Wales Hotel during the Kenow fire of 2017, to which his crew was successful. 

 He was proud of his Metis heritage and took much pride in his boys Laine and Hayden, they were his whole world. Whether it was camping, biking, volleyball or basketball events he was there being a proud Dad and cheering them on. He was a wonderful loving husband to Judy, his soulmate and companion who were at each others side always.  

 Craig will be dearly missed by all, and it is heartbreaking to think about continuing on without him in our lives, but sadly we must send you off with our salute. “We will take it from here Captain Wilson”. 

 If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Craig's name may be  made directly to the Coaldale and District Emergency Services, Box 1571, Coaldale, Alberta T1M 1N3.