Craig Allen Roys

Craig was born in Akron, Colorado, July 8, 1937 to Samuel J. and Hilda M. Roys.

After attending Akron High School, he joined the U.S. Navy where he served aboard the U.S.S. Hubbard. During his tour with the Navy, he visited numerous foreign ports from Australia to Singapore and New Zealand to name a few.

After his stint in the service, he returned to Colorado where he married Adele Lucille England on April 30, 1960 in Boulder, CO.

Craig and Adele shared nearly 57 years of marriage and working together to raise their family of three children on their Valmont Road Farm.

He spent his career with the City of Boulder beginning in 1961 as a Street Maintenance Worker and after moving up the ranks, he retired from the City in 1994 as the Right of Way Manager. He enjoyed farming, hunting and fishing with his sons and brother Joe. He especially enjoyed the time and visits he had with all his grandchildren and great grandchildren over the years.

He is survived by his children; Allen (Janene) Roys of Erie, CO; Ricky (Kelli) Roys; and daughter Cynthia Roys Kuehn of Lafayette, CO. Five grandchildren; Myranda Roys, Kathryn (James) Roys Conley, Joshua Kuehn, Athena Roys and Autumn (Wade) Von Feldt. Seven great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Craig had lost his beloved wife Adele on March 14, 2017, exactly two years ago. He was proceeded in death by his parents Samuel and Hilda, three brothers; Jimmy, Jack and Joe and two sisters; Della and Connie.

Memorial services for Craig will be held Friday, March 22, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Crist Mortuary, 3395 Penrose Place, Boulder, CO.

Share memories and condolences at cristmortuary.com. Contributions may be made to the Children’s Hospital of Colorado.