Craig Sullivan Obituary

Craig Keith Sullivan peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on June 17, 2015. It was also the date of his 20th wedding anniversary with Danielle, his best friend and partner.

Craig spent his childhood in northcentral England and moved with his family to Wisconsin in 1976. He graduated from Parker High School in Janesville, Wisconsin, in 1981. He proudly served in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division as a paratrooper ranger, earning the rank of sergeant. Craig earned Bachelor's degrees from University of Wisconsin at Stout and Stevens Point and completed Master's degree work in silviculture and forestry. He had a 20-year career as a forester with the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. His work took him and his family to Montana, Alaska, Tennessee, and New Mexico until the family settled in southwest Colorado eleven years ago.

Craig was a devoted and caring husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. His easy-going, friendly and kind ways were appreciated by many. Craig was an avid sports fan and outdoorsman who enjoyed skiing, hiking, climbing, and paddling. He also loved to travel and continued travelling to several countries and locations in the U.S. even after his cancer his diagnosis.

Craig is survived by his wife, Danielle, and their two sons, Ethan (16) and Charlie (10) of Durango, along with his father, Keith Sullivan, and brother, Simon (Holly) Sullivan of Janesville, Wisconsin; his sister, Lorraine (Jim) Ruder of Verona, Wisconsin; and several nieces and nephews. His loving mother, Nina, preceded him in death.

Throughout his nearly five-year cancer treatment, Craig appreciated the support and care of Dr. Camidge and the outstanding medical team at University of Colorado Hospital in Denver, Dr. Cathcart and her team at Southwest Oncology in Durango, Dr. Jude Harrison in Durango, as well as the compassionate services provided by the staff at St. Mary's Hospital and University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison during the final week of his life.

Craig's family celebrated his life during a private ceremony in Wisconsin on June 20. A memorial service will be held in Durango on July 2.