Richard Thorpe Craven
April 14, 1945 - July 01, 2005
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Richard Thorpe Craven
April 14, 1945 - July 01, 2005
Obituary
Rick’ Richard T. Craven, 60, born in Philadelphia, PA on April 14, 1945 and passed away from complications of Multiple Myeloma on July 1, 2005.
Rick, a Vietnam veteran who proudly served our country as a United States Marine battled courageously with Multiple Myeloma for over six years. He never lost his great sense of humor and will to live.
With his great love for life, he enjoyed sailing, competitive shooting, traveling, helping others and was very supportive of his two sons and their sport activities. He was extremely generous to his family and friends and very dedicated to his work.
Survived and remembered by his wife Rose Craven, children Robert and Ryan Craven, brother Robert E. Craven , constant companion his dog Whiz, and by numerous friends and family whose lives were touched by him.
Thanks Rick, for all the wonderful times we shared. We love you and we miss you, and we will never forget you! You will be forever in our hearts.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to the City of Hope or to the Multiple Myeloma Foundation.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, July 9, 2005 at 10am at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Rancho Santa Margarita.
6 responses to Richard Thorpe Craven
Charity Ponitz says:
July 7, 2005
Our Thoughts Are With You And Your Family, stay Strong And Know That Your Father Will Always Be With You!
We Love You!
Big Mike, Charity, Ryan, Deb, Bert,
Colby, Steph and Girls
Cristian and Kristy Murphy says:
July 7, 2005
We will be praying for your family and send lots of love and happy thoughts. Stay strong and know that many friends and family are thinking of you!
Cristian and Kristy Murphy says:
July 7, 2005
We will be praying for your family and send lots of love and happy thoughts. Stay strong and know that many friends and family are thinking of you!
Sarah says:
July 7, 2005
Im so sorry for your loss and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Chris Schwartz says:
July 8, 2005
Always keep his memory alive and he will always be there when you need him. We love you. Chris Kris Maddie and Gabby.