Chad Keith Craigen

Heidi,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Heidi, Herb and I are so very sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Chad was a very special man, and he will be missed by many.

Dear Craigen Family,
My heart is so sadden by the loss of Chad. I will be praying for all of you! Each day is a reminder to cherish our families and hug them every chance we get. I love you guys and hope that you find peace in and among this awful grief. Sweet memories of you three boys growing up. Mr & Mrs. Craigen, you raised a wonderful set of boys and I miss seeing you. Luv and prayers for you. It is way too soon to have to give up a child, young or old. Call on me anytime. Luvs.

Heidi,

May all the beautiful memories help to ease your grief and bring you comfort in you time of sadness. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Chloe Spencer

For those of you who could not attend the funeral, I was given the opportunity to give a personal eulogy for my dear Uncle Chad, who I miss very much. I've copied and pasted it below so that you can read what was said. He meant so very much to me, and I can only hope that he was able to hear my words spoken of him. I think he would have really loved it.

"You know, I keep thinking that any minute now my Uncle Chad's going to come out of nowhere and say, “Just joking, everyone. I'm here so let's go eat some crawfish!” He was always such a kidder, and he was such a gift to all of us whether it was to family or friends or people that he just met. I'll tell you about my uncle. My uncle was the coolest. And funny! When I was a kid, I'd go hang out at his house and we'd order pizza with all of these silly toppings on them. “Let's just try it!” he'd say. Some of the concotions we came up with were ick, but pepperoni and pineapple. That was his favorite. It's kind of what I think about now. I haven't eaten pepperoni and pineapple pizza in years, but what I wouldn't give to have one more chance to eat silly pizza with him. He taught me a lot. Taught me a lot about how to ride a horse. Even gave me tips on how to saddle one. I loved doing horse shows with him, and that was when our Alliance all began because we loved doing the same thing. Watching him ride was something truly magnificent. He sat tall and proud in his saddle with such an ease, as if he was doing what he was meant to do. Like a swan on water, looking completely at calm and graceful when you know that all the work was going on beneath the surface. He made it look easy when riding horses is anything but. He loved it almost as much as he loved all of us. At family functions, when he felt that things were getting intense, we'd lean over towards each other with our arms folded and like the ultimate collaborator he'd say, “You know, we CC's gotta stick together.” And he was right. I've always viewed the two of us as the odd birds in the family and the fact that we had the same initials solidified that yes. We had to stick together. Always that warm smile for everyone that lit him up like a Christmas tree. He always viewed life through humorous eyes, always made a goofy face in the pictures I'd take of him, and always, always had an answer for everything. When I'd throw the teasing banter right back at him, he'd say, “Look here, you little cooyaw ...” and then he'd throw his arm around me. Funny how a nickname that he's called me for as long as I can remember is the one thing I wish I could hear again. I feel like, if I listen hard enough and long enough, I can almost hear him say it. I remember the last time we spoke. Our last conversation was about zombies. We laughed at Grandma's reaction because she despises the one particular zombie show that we were talking about. I will never forget that conversation. I'm so glad we had it, as well as all of the other talks we've had though they weren't enough because I wish you were here now. To my Uncle Chad, I love you. Your little cooyaw misses you so, so much. It's been a pleasure knowing you these past 29 years. Thank you for all of the wonderful memories. I will carry them with me forever. Thank you.

Heidi - You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Heidi,
You and your family are in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Patti

Mrs. Craigen,
We are truly sorry. You are constantly in our thoughts & prayers. Much love, The Lehrmann Family

Bea, I am so sorry about the passing of your son. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.

Chad will be missed. He was a good friend and as close as a brother.We had a lot of great times together, in school working,rodeoing and shooting fireworks off at New years. Chad was a big part of our family.
Our prayers are with Hiedi and the Creigen family.

So terribly sorry for the families loss. We graduated high school together.

Chad was a fellow Forest Park classmate. I remember him as this tall skinny kid always in jeans and boots. I was so sorry to hear about his passing. May God be with his family during this difficult time.

My thoughts and prayers are with yall in this difficult time. I have and will always love yall like my own family. Love Leon and Ashton

Heidi, I am sadden by your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you confort.

Dear Heidi, You are in our thoughts and prayers as you pass through the days ahead. No one can know what you are feeling, but you and Chad shared many friends, all of whom love you and will be there for you. Lean on your friends, but remember, you have a friend that "sticketh closer than a brother." He promises to be your comfort and He will not forsake you. Lean on Him. Love you! Cheryle Rhodes

Like many who posted; I also grew up with Chad through the years.Although we all go our seperate ways after school, at times like this,I remember how mortal we still are..RIP Chad...
You will be missed by all who knew you...

My thoughts and prayers go out to you Heidi and all of Chad's family. Several years ago Chad spent a lot of time at my house with Ron. He was like a member of our family. I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless all of you

i am so sorry for your lost. my prayers go out to the family

Heidi,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you find strength, comfort and peace in this most difficult time.

Suzie Tweedel

Heidi: I am so sorry to hear about Chad's death. Even though I never met him, I remember your funny, loving stories about him. You and both your families are in my thoughts and prayers.

Heidi,
I am sorry for your loss at this sorrowful time. I want you to know that I am praying for you and your family. Be strong, and lean on those in your family and your friends. They will be more than glad to be there for you. Call on them!

Praying for you,
Walter.

I'm so sorry to hear of Chads passing ,He was a great friend in high school. To this day,I always smile and think of him when I see an old blue dodge pick up, Or a wild young kid ride a bull or bronc,and pour all of his heart into it.
Rest In Peace my friend .

RIP fellow classsmate. Prayers going out to family and friends. I know you will be missed.

Prayers go out to the Craigen family. Chad and I grew up together and he was one great guy!

Heidi my friend, I am so sorry to hear of Chad's passing.
I know you both were loved by many, many people. I am
praying for you and your family. May the Lord grant you peace and comfort.

Love you,

Tretta

My prays go out to the Craigen family.. Chad and I were classmates for a long time and he was a great guy!!..He will be surely missed.. RIP Chad i know your riding up there ...

From my family to yours . I know he will be missed but remember we love you & God loves you.

Chad and I were classmates. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My greatest memory of Chad was going to see him ride saddle broncs in Liberty, Texas....I also remember the blue dodge truck because he pretended to run out of gas on our way home!! He was a good friend and always funny...RIP

Our hearts and prayers go out to the Craigen Family during their time of loss. May God's Grace bring you comfort.

Matt and Gina Robinson

Heidi,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your entire family during this sad season. We love you dearly.

My heart and prayers go out to everyone who loved Chad, me included. He will be so missed. He was a great cousin to alot of us.

Mrs. Craigen: You and your family are in our prayers. May you find comfort and peace.

We love you,
Marena and Emily Wickler

Heidi,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family at this time. Please let me know if you need anything at all.
Love you,
Andrea

Dear Heidi,
We were so sorry to hear about Chad. We will be thinking of you and your family and praying for your strength. We love you!
Aleta and all the Boddens

Rest in peace ole buddy.

My prayers to the family and God Bless.

Dear Heidi, I am praying that the Lord will sustain you during this sad season of your life. Andrea, Belen, Marla, and Aleta send their
loving concern.
Emma Bodden

I am so sorry to hear about Chad , Mr & Mrs Craigen, Mark And Scott you no you all are in mine and Ricky Heart and Prayers And we are very sorry for your loss . God bless you all .

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY PRAYING THAT GOD BRINGS YOU THROUGH THIS . CHAD WILL BE TRULY MISSED . HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW IN HEAVEN. PRAYING FOR ALL YOUR FAMILIES AND CHADS WIFE AND FAMILY.

So sorry to hear about yall's loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Heidi, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Heidi,
I'm sorry for your loss you and your families are in my prayers during this difficult time.