Craig William Lawson

Craig William Lawson, 59 passed away peacefully in his home in Corona, CA in the early morning hours of March 24th, 2017. Craig, born September 13th, 1957 in Toronto, Canada was the eldest son of Clifford (d. 2016) and Margaret (ne Coulter) Lawson. Craig moved to Southern California with his family at the age of 5. Craig graduated from La Puente high school in 1976 and married his wife Adele Kelly in 1981 and they welcomed their son Brian the following year, who was the perfect addition to their blended family, as Adele already had 4 children that Craig embraced just like his own! Craig had a long career in the tool and dye industry and could fix anything! Craig was a real “mans man”; he smoked cigars, made beer and meade from scratch, whittled wood, rebuilt cars, and welded metal! He was a very skilled craftsman, fisherman, machinist, gardener, grill master, hunter, “master of duct tape” and and World Class “Wise acre”! Along with his mother Marg, Craig leaves behind his brother Robert Lawson of Apple Valley, CA.; his wife Adele Lawson of Corona, CA; son Brian Lawson of Corona, CA; Bonus Children-Angela Dominguez of Hacienda Heights CA; Raymond Kelly, Jr. of Chino Hills; Dalene Knight of Riverside, CA; And Regina Leffridge of Pomona, CA. 21 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren and many, many, more family members and friends. Craig was a loving and caring, son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. While his physical presence will certainly be missed, we know he will be with us in our hearts every single day! We Love you!! Memorial Service will be held: Saturday April 8, 2017 @ 12pm First Baptist Church of Corona 722 S. Main Streeet Corona CA, 92882 Celebration of Life Backyard BBQ Immediately following service @ Our family haven, hand built by Craig 643 Bundy Way Corona, CA 92882 Memorial First Baptist Church Saturday 4/8, 12:00 pm