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     June Marie Craft was born on 23 August 1919 at Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of William Henry Craft and Anna V. Bockes.¹ June Marie Craft married Paul Arthur Pitt on 16 July 1943; An engagement of Paul A. Pitt to Miss Ora Alice Gipe was announced in the 7 JAN 1943 issue of the Oakland Tribune newspaper, page 23, but there was no date for the wedding. Apparently that did not come to pass. (Newspapers.com). June Marie Craft died on 4 December 2012 at San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, at age 93

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

June Marie Craft Pitt passed away peacefully on December 4, 2012. She was surrounded by her loving children and very special care-givers.

June was delivered into this world by her father on August 23, 1919, in Dubuque, Iowa. After high school and business college, she ventured to San Diego, California, with her sister, Ann, where she worked first at Marston Company and then Solar Aircraft as a secretary. She met and fell in love with Paul Pitt at Solar; they were married on July 16, 1943, and they would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this coming July.

June and Paul raised three children. June was very involved with her children's activities as a Cub Scout leader, a Girl Scout leader, in school parent organizations, as well as music and dance classes. And there were those wonderful yearly trips to the Sierras where she and Paul helped to instill a love of camping and the beauty of the mountains.

As her children grew older, June became involved with community organizations. She was a Charter member of and held many offices in the Rolando Women's Club and remained a member until it disbanded two years ago. She was a member of the philanthropic sorority, Sigma Alpha, for 55 years. This sorority supports education for autistic children.

June was a long time parishioner of St. Therese Catholic Community. She also was a docent for the San Diego Natural History Museum for over 20 years. In that capacity, she led her daughter, Paulette's 8th grade classes up Cowles Mountain each year to discover the natural beauty the San Diego chaparral.

June had many talents, the first of which was a welcoming personality that sparkled. She was gifted with a beautiful voice and was always ready to sing and get everyone else singing, too. She was an outstanding seamstress and stitchery artist; her hands were always occupied with sewing projects as she watched TV. And best of all, June was a great fisherman; she was always ready to cast a line out.

June is predeceased by her beloved husband who passed away less than a month before her. She is also predeceased by her sisters, Ann and Grace.

She is survived by her children: son, James Pitt, daughter, Paulette Newcom and daughter, Lauren Binder. She is also survived by her grandsons, Alex and Colin. She will be missed by her loving sisters of Sigma Alpha and her many friends and neighbors.

A Mass of Celebration of Life will be held for both June and Paul at St. Therese Catholic Church, 6016 Camino Rico, San Diego 92120 in the Allied Gardens / Del Cerro area, on Friday, January 11, 2013, at 11am. A reception will follow at the church hall. Interment will be at EI Camino Memorial Park in Sorrento Valley.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of June to Sigma Alpha Sorority, 4795 Mayapan Dr., La Mesa, CA 91941; in memory of Paul to Cal Poly Mechanical Engineering, Attn: Andrew Davol, 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93407; or for both June and Paul to San Diego Hospice, 4311 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103. Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on December 16, 2012.

She was buried in December 2012 at El Camino Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Findagrave #103412623.

     Melvin Dewey Craft was born on 27 September 1897 at Cascade, Dubuque Co., IA, Iowa Births, 1880-1904. 1900 census and Florida Death Index (1877-19980 show 1898, WW II draft registration shows 1899.¹ He was the son of William Francis Craft and Estella Pearl Pence.¹ Melvin Dewey Craft married Emma L. Tate on 15 June 1936 at Nashua, Chickasaw Co., IA; Emma was previously married to Robert Slagle and had a daughter, Marjorie A. Slagle (1925-2018). Melvin Dewey Craft lived in 1962 at Elmhurst, DuPage Co., IL. He died in 1971. He was buried in 1971 at Springdale Cemetery and Mausoleum, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #140162117.

     Rachel Ellen Craft was born in April 1876 at Indiana.¹ She married Robert A. Hockersmith, son of Charles H. Hockersmith and Rachel Maria Gilmore, circa 1898.¹ Rachel Ellen Craft died on 1 May 1963 at Preble Co., OH, at age 87. She was buried in May 1963 at College Corner Cemetery, West College Corner, Union Co., IN.

     Samuel Francis Craft was born on 4 March 1881 at Linn Co., IA.¹ He was the son of William Francis Craft and Estella Pearl Pence.¹ Samuel Francis Craft lived on 8 June 1900 at Whitewater Twp., Dubuque Co., IA, farming.¹ He lived in 1942 at Mount Vernon, Davison Co., SD, WW II draft registration. He died on 19 June 1962 at Mitchell, Davison Co., SD, at age 81. He was buried in June 1962 at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Davison Co., SD, Findagrae #67652391.
Note: Did not marry.

     Selah Craft was born circa 1904 at Dubuque Co., IA.¹ He was the son of William Francis Craft and Estella Pearl Pence.¹ Selah Craft lived in 1962 at Seattle, King Co., WA.

     Sidney C. Craft was born on 1 April 1894 at Dubuque Co., IA.¹ He was the son of William Francis Craft and Estella Pearl Pence.¹ Sidney C. Craft died in 1951. He was buried in 1951 at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Davison Co., SD, Findagrave #67652391.

     Stanley D. Craft was born in December 1889 at Dubuque Co., IA.¹ He was the son of William Francis Craft and Estella Pearl Pence.¹ Stanley D. Craft lived in 1962 at Forestburg, Sanborn Co., SD.

     Thomas Clarence Craft married Mattie Sherod.

     William Francis Craft was born in January 1854 at Linn Co. (probably), IA; son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Shaffer) Craft.^2,1 He married Estella Pearl Pence, daughter of Samuel Pence and Frances J. Payne, circa 1880. William Francis Craft lived on 22 April 1910 at Whitewater Twp., Dubuque Co., IA, farming. He was also the 1910 census enumerator for his area.³ He lived in 1912, William and Estella relocated the family to Mt. Vernon, South Dakota in 1912, per son Samuel's newspaper obituary.

He died in 1925. He was buried in 1925 at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Davison Co., SD, Findagrave #67652348.

     William Henry Craft was born on 29 August 1886 at Fillmore, Dubuque Co., IA; per WW I and II draft registrations and SS Applications and Claims. 1900 census (June 8) shows age 13, but erroneously listed the year as 1887.¹ He was the son of William Francis Craft and Estella Pearl Pence.¹ William Henry Craft married Anna V. Bockes in 1916. William Henry Craft lived on 14 January 1920 at Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA, railroad worker.² He lived in 1962 at Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA. He was buried in November 1971 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque Co., IA, Findagrave #25148152. He died on 21 November 1971 at age 85.

     Mary Elizabeth Crafton was born on 4 November 1902 at Henderson Co., KY. She was the daughter of Robert Farley Crafton and Elizabeth Willingham. Mary Elizabeth Crafton married Edmond L. Starling, son of Stewart Starling and Nellie Ford. Mary Elizabeth Crafton died on 2 August 1965 at St. Luke's Hospital, Houston, Harris Co., TX, at age 62. She was buried in August 1965 at Fernwood Cemetery, Henderson, Henderson Co., KY.

     Robert Farley Crafton was born on 27 March 1878 at Henderson Co., KY. He married Elizabeth Willingham. Robert Farley Crafton died on 21 December 1957 at Henderson, Henderson Co., KY, at age 79.

     Marcus E. Crago was born on 10 October 1914. He married Mary Kathryn Dawson, daughter of Earl Dawson and Stella M. Steinhauser, After the death of Marcus, Kathryn married a Mikitka and was living at Farmington, New Mexico in 1992. Marcus E. Crago began military service on 20 July 1943 WW II service, U.S. Army, enlisted. He lived in 1945 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH. He died on 26 December 1968 at Fayette County Memorial Hospital, Washington Court House, Fayette Co., OH, at age 54. He was buried at Washington Cemetery, Washington Court House, Fayette Co., OH.

     (?) Craig died at Eden Townland, Donaghedy Parish, County Tyrone, Ireland. She was born at County Donegal, Ireland. She married Jeremiah Smyth, son of James Smyth and (?) Rogers.

     (?) Craig married Sarah Stover, daughter of George Stover and Anna Rader, after 1871.¹

     Adaline E. Craig was born in May 1867 at Pennsylvania.¹ She married Robert McWhinney circa 1885.¹ Adaline E. Craig died in 1952. She was buried in 1952 at Homestead Cemetery, Munhall, Allegheny Co., PA.

     Note: Did not marry. Adam C. Craig was born in 1851 at Franklin Twp., Linn Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Thomas Craig and Martha Smyth. Adam C. Craig died on 1 November 1880 at Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA. He was buried in November 1880 at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA.

     Alvis Craig was born on 12 September 1870; son of William and Hannah (Longmire) Craig. He married Helen Reeves Patterson, daughter of Judge Newton Alexander Patterson and Mary Susan Reeves. Alvis Craig died on 13 September 1932 at age 62. He was buried in September 1932 at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Athens, McMinn Co., TN, Findagrave #26875992.

     Amy Nevada Craig was born on 18 October 1876 at Shasta or Modoc Co., CA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Paddock Craig and Mary Nevada Osborn.¹ Amy Nevada Craig married John C. F. Neff, son of Thomas Neff and Sarah E. Thomas, on 9 October 1892.² Amy Nevada Craig died on 21 March 1953 at Omak, Okanogan Co., WA, at age 76.

     Bertha Ann Craig was born in April 1884 at Kootenai Co. (probably), ID.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Paddock Craig and Mary Nevada Osborn.¹ Bertha Ann Craig married James J. Ryan before 23 April 1910 at Bonner Co. (probably), ID, 1830 census shows an adopted son, Norman C. Ryan.² Bertha Ann Craig lived in April 1930 at Algoma Precinct, Bonner Co., ID.

     Bessie Ellen Craig was born on 3 December 1893 at Kootenai Co. (probably), ID.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Paddock Craig and Mary Nevada Osborn.¹ Bessie Ellen Craig died on 27 April 1995 at age 101.

     Brian Lee Craig was born on 29 August 1963. He was the son of Vivian June Holtcamp. Brian Lee Craig died on 28 October 1983 at Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, at age 20. Cause of death: Suicide, gunshot wound. He was buried in 1983 at Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Findagrave #72902900.

     Brianna Shari Craig was born on 11 September 1981 at Biloxi, Harrison Co., MS. She died on 15 October 1981 at Biloxi, Harrison Co., MS. She was buried in October 1981 at Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, Findagrave #179340742.

     Celia F. Craig was also known as Donnie C. Craig. She was born on 9 February 1894 at Shasta Co. (probably), CA.¹ She was the daughter of Johnie William Craig and Amanda Alice Fitzwater.¹ Celia F. Craig married William Earl Clark on 6 April 1912 at Bieber, Lassen Co., CA. Celia F. Craig died on 26 July 1969 at Shasta Co., CA, at age 75.

     Charles Craig married Janetta (?).

     Clarence Craig married Mary Pitman.

     Clarinda Craig married Simeon Clem.

     Daniel Craig married Margaret Brumfield, daughter of Thomas Brumfield and Susannah (?), on 15 January 1763 at Amity Twp., Berks Co., PA.

     Edgar E. Craig was born on 26 October 1918. He married Virginia Mae Dolphin, daughter of Paul Dolphin and Ruth Izora Cadwallader, on 12 October 1946 at Ohio. Edgar E. Craig died in October 1986 at Wilmington, Clinton Co., OH.

     Elizabeth Craig was born circa 1838 at Ohio.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Craig and Margaret Shaver.