Craig Merrill Chandler

Craig Chandler - Graveside Service Zoom Link Time: Jul 31, 2020 12:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82552976797 Craig Merrill Chandler passed away peacefully in the early hours of July 25 in his home, surrounded by beauty and love. He joined those who predeceased him: his parents, Harry (Hal) and Helen Chandler, and two brothers, Hal and Steve. Craig was born 80 years ago in the foothills of Salt Lake City. He was always proud to announce that he went to East High School, which he deemed more prestigious than any university. He always had a song and a dance ready, which leads one to believe that he was the inspiration for High School Musical. After serving in the Army Reserve, Craig was called to the Southern States Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in Florida where he made life-long friends. On July 4, 1966, Craig met the love of his forever at Pineview Reservoir. Equally smitten, they conveniently left their respective dates to be with each other. Two months and five days later, Craig and Sharon were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. This was the beginning of a legacy of love and a beautiful family. Craig’s career spanned several decades. The highlight being the opportunity to “Chandlerize” properties. Craig had a talent to turn any dilapidated property into a prized home fit for a king. He saw potential in those properties and was able to bring together teams of experts to help him achieve his vision. Once a home was “Chandlerized”, the home did not stay on the market for long. Equally important to Craig were the relationships he developed. These relationships were influential throughout his lifetime. He was grateful for those friends and loved the times he had with them. Through the years, Craig enjoyed celebrating his friends’ milestones. He loved dinner dates, lunch dates, parties, and visits. Craig was always grateful to find someone else who he could eat his peanut butter, miracle whip, and onion sandwiches with. It was truly humbling to have witnessed the relationship Craig had with is “weetheart.” He teased Sharon endlessly. They laughed together, cried together, and were always affectionate with each other. There was never a doubt that they had fun together and were forever in love and devoted to each other. Craig was complete when he was with Sharon. Craig Chandler took his role as a father seriously. He loved his children. He saw in each child potential for greatness. Through the years, he expressed pride as he saw his kids hit milestones of excellence. Craig always shared his love for history, boating, laughter, and the beauty of the earth with his family. His children, in turn, have followed his example and embraced those same loves. The entire Chandler family would like to offer our thanks to Zions Way Home Health and Hospice. Amberly and Vicky opened our relationship, and every moment together made the last few months of Craig’s life beautiful. The family has determined to have a private graveside celebration Friday. If you would like to participate, it will be available on Zoom. In lieu of flowers, Sharon asks that you please share a memory you have of him on the comment board below.

Craig Merrill Chandler

March 21, 1940 - July 25, 2020