Craig Vernon Wentz, 73, passed away peacefully at home on January 15, 2015. Craig was born on July 19, 1941, to Hugh and Evelyn Wentz, in Richfield, Utah. He was a faithful member of the LDS Church and honorably served in the South German Mission. He obtained degrees from BYU, Univ. of Washington, and Univ. of Utah. He was sealed to Mary Harper in the Salt Lake Temple on September 12, 1969. Together they raised five children: Derek, Christian, Jonathan, Adam, and Katie. Craig practiced law in Seattle and Salt Lake City for 40 years and left a lasting impression on the legal community. Craig will be remembered for his jovial spirit, kindness, patience, sharp wit, lively sense of humor, positive outlook, and loyalty and devotion to his wife and children.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 24, 2015, at 11 am at the LDS Chapel at 11677 S. Grandville Ave. (Daybreak), South Jordan, Utah. A visitation will be held Friday, January 23, 2015, 6-8 pm, at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. Dimple Dell Rd. (10600 S) Sandy, Utah. Private interment to follow.
