With sadness, Craig E. Both, 65 years old, of Atlantic, Iowa, unexpectedly passed away on July 24, 2023, in Overland Park, Kansas.
The funeral service took place on July 27, 2023, at Louis Memorial Chapel on 6830 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64131. Following the service was a procession to Mt. Carmel Cemetery, 5529 Ditzler Avenue, Raytown, MO 64133.
Craig was born on April 13, 1958, to Marilyn and Darrell Both. Craig grew up on the family farm and enjoyed his time outside baling hay, taking care of the animals and planting crops. He was in the FFA/County Fair to show his pigs.
Craig attended Ellsworth College in Iowa Falls, Iowa. As a member of the football team, he played in the 1976 Junior Rose Bowl, and despite losing to Bakersfield, the team was named the NJCAA National Champions. He moved to Kansas City in 1980 to start his career in the financial industry with BC Christopher. He spent most of his career at IFTC and State Street.
Amy and Craig were married in 1992. Throughout their marriage they enjoyed riding motorcycles, traveling to all the lower 48 states, spending time with family and eating delicious foods.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, sister (Stacey Ann) and two first cousins. He is survived by Amy Both, Brian Both, Ezra and Arlo Both, Debbie Kennedy (Mark), Craig, Kyle, Sarah, Hannah, Rebecca, and Jana (Nieces and nephews), Susan Lovell, and Michael and Marcia (brother-in-law and sister-in-law) as well as many great nieces and nephews, cousins and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations in Craig’s name to The Kidney Foundation (kidney.org) or mail donations to 9218 Metcalf Avenue #424, Overland Park, Kansas 66212.
Online condolences for the family may be left at louismemorialchapel.com.
