Publication Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2016

  Craig Dion Anderson, age 57, of Grants Pass, Oregon, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 23, 2016.Craig Anderson was born in Lebanon, Missouri, to Donald and Norine Anderson on October 25, 1959. He attended Gasconade Elementary School in Falcon, Missouri, and Fleming Junior High in Grants Pass, Oregon. He graduated from Hillcrest High School in Midvale, Utah, in 1977.Craig played defensive tackle on the Fleming Junior High football team and throughout high school. He married Denise Vivian Ratcliff on August 16, 1986, in Jacksonville, Oregon.Craig Anderson was a well-known Drywall Contractor in the Rogue Valley for over 32 years. He owned and operated his own business "Anderson Drywall."In his spare time, he enjoyed ocean fishing and restoring classic cars.Craig was preceded in death by his father, Donald Anderson; and his mother, Norine Martin; as well as his wife of 30 years, Denise Anderson.Craig is survived by his two siblings, Bruce Anderson and Sherry Fullmer; four daughters, Amber Dion Anderson, Ashley Anderson, Chloe Anderson, and Halle Anderson; and one grandson, A.J. Elsasser.A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 16, 2016, at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors in Grants Pass.Donations can be made to the American Heart Association P.O. Box 742030 Los Angeles, CA 90074-2030.To place an obituary, call Tamara Stuebing or Caroline Pitts at 541-471-7702 or email obits@thedailycourier.com