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Monday Evening Viewing
Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300 South, Salt Lake City, UtahMonday Jul 15, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday Morning Viewing
Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300 South, Salt Lake City, UtahTuesday Jul 16, 2024 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Tuesday Morning Service
Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300 South, Salt Lake City, UtahTuesday Jul 16, 2024 11:00 AM
Interment to Follow
Larkin Sunset Lawn Cemetery, 2350 East 1300 South, Salt Lake City, UtahCraig Richard Sutton (Spider) passed away on July 5, 2024 at the age of 89.
He was born to Paul Henry Sutton and Ruth Anderson Sutton on Nov. 28, 1934 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was the best brother to his two sisters, Renee and Janet Claudia, both of whom preceded him in death.
Craig married his eternal companion, Sylvia B. Sutton, on Nov. 22, 1963. Together they had four children: Scott, Brian (deceased), Marni (Brandon P.), and Calli (Brandon H.). Craig and Sylvia have been blessed with eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
After graduating from West High School in 1953, he attended the University of Utah before serving a 30 month mission to Brazil for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daySaints. Craig loved his mission, his companions, the people of Brazil, and the Portuguese language, which he remained fluent in until his death.
Upon completing his mission, Craig transferred to BYU where he excelled in fine arts and completed his bachelor’s degree. Education and learning were an important part of his life. “Learn to read, then read to learn” was something he often said to his children, grandchildren, and the students he helped as he volunteered at Highland Park Elementary School in his later life.
Craig had a strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and shared it often. Together he and Sylvia served a 14-year mission in the Salt Lake City Inner City Mission, where he also served as the Bishop of the Harvard Ward. Serving this mission with his wife was a highlight of his life.
Craig lived a good and faithful life. He kept his sense of humor and teased and joked until the end. Even though he wasn’t tall, he was a giant of a man with a huge heart, and was loved by all who had the privilege of meeting him.
Dad will be remembered most for his ice blue eyes; “sneaking” popcorn to his kids, and later his grandkids, after they were supposed to be in bed; joining in family water fights, jokes, and other games; having his appendix removed without any anesthesia while serving in Brazil (and telling the story to anyone who would listen); loving anything BYU and teasing anyone who favored the U with a “Goooo Cougs!” We love you, Bops!
A viewing will be held Monday, July 15, 2024 at the Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary (2350 E. 1300 S., Salt Lake City, UT) from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 11:00 am at the same location with a viewing one hour before.
To watch the recorded service, please click on the Watch Service button above.
Guestbook/Condolences
It is with sadness that we offer our condolences to Sylvia, Scott, Marni and Calli, and the entire Sutton family. Craig was a great man, always with a smile. He was a friend to everyone. Craig will be missed by neighbors and friends in the Highland Park neighborhood, as well as the many other areas in which he served. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sutton family. May the peace of the Lord be with you all.
We were so saddened to hear of Craig's passing. The work he and Sylvia did in the Harvard ward for so many years was a great blessing to many many people. He was a great man who taught me so much, and he was a great friend. He will be missed.
Dear Sylvia and Craig Sutton Family:
We are so sad and so sorry for your loss.
Love, Madeline and Ed Quayle
Dear Sylvia and Craig Sutton Family:
We are so sad and so sorry for your loss.
Love, Madeline and Ed Quayle
I can't tell you how much Bishop Sutton meant to our family. He may have been short in stature but his heart more than made up for it! I will always remember his smile and that twinkle in his eye. He was a true example of how to be Christ-like. He will be missed!!!
Dearest Suttons, We are so sorry for your loss and please know you are in our prayers. Craig was a wonderful neighbor. We loved seeing and visiting with him as he took his walks. We loved the kindness and love he showed everyone. He will be greatly missed.
I am so grateful for the many years of influence and support I received from the Suttons service and friendship while serving in the Harvard Ward. I loved Bishop Sutton. I will miss him. Thank you both for all you have done for so many people.
I will miss Craig's smile, warm welcomes and funny stories. He loved to talk about his kids and grandkids, he is so blessed to have such a wonderful family.
Ohhh dearest Sister Sylvia Sutton we are so touched with sadness that Brother Sutton is passing on to the other side of the veil!!! Last week I was with my ministering companion and I brought up Brother Sutton into our conversation and how you and Brother Sutton loves my family and all the families in our ward! But in my mind I wondered, how is Brother Sutton?!! My very sincere condolences to you Sister Sylvia Sutton for you loss!! We are so blessed to know that we will be with our love ones eternally. We love ❤️ you guys so much.. maybe Donny is meeting him there. Love forevermore! The Tuitavuki’s in Melbourne Australia.
Our hearts 💕 and condolences are with you, our loving Sister Silvia Sutton,
I am truely lost 😞 with words, and willing to be there besides you at this moment of times. With all love ❤️ and gratitude 🙏 I sincerely Thankyou and our late loving Brother, Bishop Sutton, for ALL your great uplifting spirits, love ❤️ and cares, which we’ve CARRIED and journey with.
May our Good Lord’s miraculous hands of love, comfort and peace be with you and your family at this times. We’re present in spirit with you wishing for a day we will meet again. God Bless Always…..
Telesia, Liahona Flint & Tuitavuki Family