Craig Thomas Wright

March 30, 1951 - January 20, 2024

Craig Thomas Wright, 72, of Lakewood, Colorado passed away peacefully on January 20th, 2024 surrounded by his daughters. He was born March 30, 1951 to Thomas and Esther Wright in Iowa City, and was raised near Marion. Craig attended Coe College and went on to proudly serve as a member of the St. Luke's Hospital Cardiac Surgical Team until his retirement.

Craig will be remembered for his playful nature, love of his daughters, pride in his work, and his complete adoration of his grandchildren. He was a loving son and brother, supportive father, and proud grandfather whose absence will be felt profoundly by his family.

Craig is survived by his daughters Megan (Andrew) Drysdale, Erin (Seth) Kelly, and Kaitlin (Aleem) Jamal; grandchildren Jack, Elliot, and Scout Drysdale, Henry Kelly, and Zain, Safia, and Kiyan Jamal; his co-parent and friend Trudy Tumey Wright; and his brothers Keith Wright, Kevin Wright, Chris Wright, Dave Williams, and Mark Peloquin. Craig is preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Esther Wright and his brother Curtis Wright.

There will be a private service at a later date. Memorials or donations may be made to The Wild Animal Sanctuary (https://www.wildanimalsanctuary.org/). In the words of one of Craig’s favorite songs by Rod Stewart, “Be courageous and be brave and in my heart you’ll always stay forever young.”

The family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, concern and kindness shown to them during this journey, as well as the support from Villa Manor Care Center and Elevation Hospice.