William (Tim) Woodring Craigle, Jr., beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle, passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, at the Fort Harrison VA Hospital due to natural causes.
Tim was born in Rapid City, South Dakota, on January 8, 1953, to the late William and Jeanette Craigle. He graduated from C.M. Russell High School in 1971. Tim received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Montana State University in 1979.
On August 10, 1974, Tim married the love of his life Charlene Mayo of Chicopee, MA. During his years of service in the U. S. Air Force, Tim, Char and their children lived in Biloxi, MS; Omaha, NE; and Oklahoma City, OK. He retired as a major out of Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls in 1993. He participated in Operation Desert Storm and he was very proud of his years of military service to his country.
After retiring from the U.S. Air Force, Tim remained in the medical field and worked as the infection control practitioner at the Fort Harrison VA Hospital.
After retiring from the VA, Tim worked as a medical review auditor for the State of Montana, DPHHS. Tim was working as a medical review specialist at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana at the time of his death.
Tim loved to travel with his family; he loved music; he loved playing his guitars; he loved hunting, fishing, and camping with family and friends; he loved giving gifts; he loved cooking; he loved baseball games; he loved playing Bingo; he loved wildlife photography; he loved the mountains; and he loved backpacking with his children. He was an inspiration to others and will be deeply missed by his family, friends and co-workers.
Tim is survived by his wife Char; his children Tana and Cody; his brothers Charles Craigle (partner Abraham) of Miami, FL, Scott Craigle of Clancy, MT, and Gary Craigle (wife Wanda) of Columbus, GA; sister-in-law Mary Craigle of Helena; nephews Casey Craigle (wife Lindsey) of Bozeman, MT and Kelly Craigle of Clancy, MT; great-nephew Kadyn Craigle of Helena, MT and great-niece Qwinlyn Craigle of Bozeman, MT; his father-in-law and mother-in-law Charles and Beryl Mayo of Chicopee, MA; brothers-in-law Jason Mayo (wife Mary) of Chicopee, MA, Tyler Mayo (partner Thomas) of NYC, NY, and Bradley Mayo of Chicopee, MA; and nephews Jonathan Mayo and Christopher Mayo both of Chicopee, MA.
The family will welcome friends during visitation hours from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 9, at the Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 650 Logan Street, Helena, MT. Funeral services for Tim are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 10, at the First Lutheran Church, 2231 Broadway, Helena, MT. Interment with military honors will follow at the Montana State Veterans’ Cemetery at Fort Harrison. A reception to honor Tim’s memory after interment will be held at the Service Club at Fort Harrison. Memorial donations may be made to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Helena, Inc., 30 West 6th Avenue, Helena, MT, 59601.
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Susan Taft (Carlisle) says
I know this message is late arriving but I was saddened to hear of Tim’s death. Tim was a major part of my life in 1970-1971,as well as his brother,Chuck. We all went to school at CMR in Great Falls and those were the “fun” years. Char, he would talk about you so much, even back then. I was happy to know he married you and you had a good life together. From reading about his life he really made something of himself. The day he left Montana to fly to I think MA the principal of our school let me and a couple of other people out of school to go to the airport to see Tim off. In fact I have a picture of him waving good bye to us. I’ll find it and post it or email it to you.When i moved to Alabama with my parents (trust me i didn’t want to leave Montana)I think in 1973,Chuck and I, met up with Tim in Biloxi. They rode with me or Tim drove us to Montgomery, where I said goodbye to Chuck and Tim, never to see them again, maybe I’ll see Chuck one day.I had gone to see my sister in Colorado and then Chuck came down to Colorado where we hung out for a couple of weeks then we took the greyhound bus to Biloxi.That was so long ago and yet it’s a portion that stays with me, because being a military kid then, I cherished friendships so much even the ones that lasted a short time. I hope you and the kids are making it okay since Tim’s death. I hope all this doesn’t sound corny and dumb but I wanted you to know that I kind of knew you in a strange way through Tim and I am really happy you both had a life together. Susan Taft (Carlisle)
elaine mayo says
Dear Char & family
I can’t tell you how sorry I am for your loss.
But I can tell you to remember the great 36 years you had with Tim.
He was such a great husband and father and nephew. I’m just sorry I wasn’t able to take him up on his offer to come to Mt. It would have really been fun.
Take good care of yourselves, Tim would have wanted that I know.
Love Auntie Elaine
Beverly Moore says
Dear Char and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies on your loss of Tim. I worked with Tim at the VA. He always had that twinkle in his eyes when he talked about his family,the cabin,the July 4th buying frenzy for fireworks. I will remember Tim as an easy going guy with his family as the number 1 goal in his life. May God comfort you all in your time of need.
Bev Moore
Marc, Ann, Shielding & Burgundy says
Dear Charlene, Tana and Cody:
Our deepest sympathy go out to all of you at this time of your loss. Tim and you, Charlene, seemed to be the perfect couple, always together and sharing life’s experiences. I’m sure he will always continue to be with you and your family. Ann, Shielding, Burgundy and I will keep Tim im our thoughts and prayers, your cousin Marc
Jodi, Pic, Lauren, Nickolis, Morgan says
Dear Charlene, Tana & Cody,
We are so sorry for the loss of Tim, your companian, your best friend and your dad. We know that he is in a peaceful place and will always be with you in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love your cousin Jodi
Linda Price says
Char and family,
We’re so sorry for your loss. Tim will be missed. We hope that you will find comfort in all of the wonderful memories that you have of your years together.
May you find comfort in God’s promises.
Sincerely,
Linda & Jim Price
Donna Massie says
Dear Char, Tana and Cody,
We grieve with you and keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Tim’s loving memory is etched in the relationships he made with you and his friends. May the love of God surround you everywhere you go.
Love, Donna & Harold
Mary Runkel says
In the early morning hours when we parked our cars up the street Tim would alwyas wait for me to get organized to accompany me to the office providing good conversation and company. My thoughts and prayers are with you now
Trinda Smith says
Dear Char and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all and I am deeply sorry for your loss. Tim was a special person and he will be greatly missed. May you find comfort in your memories. Take Care, Trinda Smith
Charles says
Dear Char , Tana,and Cody, I’m so sorry that Tim left us like he did .He was such a great Guy and also my favorate son-in-law. He will be greatly missed. God Bless You Tim , Love Dad .
JASON AND MARY MAYO says
DEAR TIM,WE WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFULL FOR YOU AND THE GOOD TIMES WE SHARED.YOUR KIND AND GENEROUS SPIRIT WILL REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER.GOD BLESS YOU,WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU ALRADY.
Sonya Heller says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Charlene and your entire family.
>From Tyler and Toms old friends here in NY, we send our love.
Sonya and Thierry
Tyler and Tom says
Dear Tim,
Our hearts are full of sadness but will slowly be filled with joy as we remember the love you shared with us. Thank you for honoring our lives.
Tyler and Tom
Chris Mayo says
Uncle Tim you will be in my thoughts and heart forever. I will miss you a lot and am thankful for the time i was able to have you in m life. rest easy..
steve mongoven says
I’d see Tim up on the 2nd floor of the old Admin. Building at the VA….We’d swap hunting and fishing stories…..he was a great guy
Bradley Mayo says
Charlene , Tana and Cody , I’m so sorry about Tim , We miss him already Resteasy , Love Brad