Craig Leon Jewett

Craig Leon Jewett was born December 11, 1940, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to George Willington Jewett and Alta Viola Davis while living in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the youngest of three sons, Wallace and Paul were his older brothers.

At the age of 9, his family purchased a home in the East Millcreek area of Salt Lake City where the Kenwood 2nd Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints sent home teachers to visit. On learning that Craig was not baptized, they made arrangements to do so and he was baptized in the Salt Lake Tabernacle on Temple Square. In this neighborhood,Craig met and became friends with Joseph McKonkie, who was Bruce R. McKonkie’s son.

He attended Sherman Elementary until 6th grade, which he said had a lot of stairs to climb. In Evergreen Jr High, he took all the required classes and in his own words, “sang in the boys choir, played basketball, pole vaulted, relay team and ran the 250 meter in track. He also played on the baseball team and pitched most of the games. “I had a good fast ball, curve ball, knuckle ball and pitched side arm with a good fast chop ball nobody could hit!” When he was around 13-14 years old, he worked at his neighbor's gas station on the corner of 20th East and 3300 South where he would pump gas, change oil, fix flat tires and wash cars. He worked every Friday night from 3-10 pm and all day Saturday from 7-3. There was a hamburger stand across the street that sold hamburgers 5 for $1.00, he would buy 5 and eat all of them for lunch.

He attended Olympus High School and Seminary where he met his seminary teacher, Sister Farley, who offered to pay for his mission for a year until his older brother, Paul, returned from his mission and his parents could pay for the second year. He was called to the Southern California mission, which included southern California, southern Nevada and most of Arizona. He was set apart by Gordon B. Hinckley. While serving in south Phoenix, Craig and his companion often visited the home of a single mom of five boys and two girls. The mother requested the missionaries to come often, so her boys would have some “good examples” to follow.

It was there when he met his future wife, Nancy Wells. They met later again as students attending Dixie Jr. College where Craig and Nancy “accidentally” bumped into each other and the rest is history. They were married six months later in the St George Temple, moved to Bountiful, then their current home in Centerville in 1972, where they had three sons and six daughters. Craig always considered himself rich because he had nine great kids. Their oldest son, Craig died in 2009. They now brag about their nine kids and spouses, 35 grandkids and 2 great grandkids he loves and adores.

Craig started his own business called Craig’s Superior Appliance in 1972 and eventually got into heating and air. He served as president of the company for over 30 years, until health problems began to take a toll on his body and he retired. He was diagnosed with cancer on November 12, 2024, and died July 11, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He tried to be a friend to all and especially the widows and single moms. He loved being a missionary and was forever striking up conversations with strangers. His example and love will sorely be missed, he knew the gospel was true and trusted in God and his Savior to help him do the right things at the right time. He always bore his testimony that the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was true and the plan of happiness would lead everyone back to their Savior if they would obey his commandments. He also encouraged his family to get their patriarchal blessing to guide them through life. He taught his family to help each other and to never quit or give up when things got tough.

He told us that he knew where he was going, to be strong and faithful and we’ll all be together in the twinkling of an eye! We love you dad, sweetheart, brother, grandpa, and great grandpa!! You have created a legacy that will carry on your love of the gospel and of serving others! God be with you til we meet again.

Preceded in death by his parents, brothers, his son, Craig R. Jewett and grandson, Alex C. Jewett. Survived by his wife, Nancy and kids: Timothy L. Jewett (Marilou), Alicia K. Coca (Edgar), Kathleen Goodman (Brian), C. Bryan Jewett (Krista), Debra A. Blazzard (Brian), Kimberly A. Cook (Jeremy), Melissa K. Hintze (Lucas), Tamarie K. Stoker (Mark). He has 35 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Viewing will be held at the Rowland Way Chapel 610 N. Rowland Way Centerville on Wednesday July 16, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 pm and Thursday morning from 9:30-10:30 am. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday July 17, 2025 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Missionary Fund.

If you would like to view the service via zoom, here is the link: (https://zoom.us/j/92825458601)