Stephen Lynn Kraft

STEPHEN LYNN KRAFT Stephen Lynn Kraft known to most as Steve or "Grumpa," passed away at his home in Cortez, November 27, 2012 at the age of 75 years old. Steve was born first of three August 7, 1937 to Carl Emery Kraft and Ina Mildred Hawkins in Clinton, Illinois. After graduating from Kremling Union High School in 1955 he entered the United States Air Force. He served for six years and while stationed in Roswell, N.M he met the love of his life, Delilah Najar. They were joined in marriage May 1, 1959. By the next year they welcomed their first son Stephen C Kraft. In 1962 they moved to Denver where their four other children were born. In 1982 they moved to Cortez where they raised their three youngest children. Steve ran his own business, Raintight Seamless Gutters and all the while enjoyed Golfing, hunting, fishing, going to the casino and all Colorado related sports. Being an avid Broncos fan, his family grew up with a passion for the Broncos. Steve loved having his family over so he could BBQ his famous ribs. He loved his family very much and often bragged of them to others. Steve is survived by his children: Stephen C. Kraft and wife Brenda of Alamosa CO; Karen L Randolph and husband John of Cortez; DeIna S Robson and husband Robert of Cortez; Randell Ray Kraft of Mesa AZ; Joni L White and husband Bruce of Cortez. Also survived by his brother Ron Kraft of Cortez, 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both his parents, his brother Roger Kraft, and his loving wife Delilah Kraft. There will be a small private gathering of family Saturday, December 8th. To send condolences log onto www.ertelfuneralhome.com