"I loved Kris and Craig growing up they were like an aunt and uncle to me very loving to me will miss them my mom Julie and my dad Bob we\'re best friends ?? with both of them since high. School I remember taken Katie to adventure land it was fun blessings to you all a great family and playing cards with Kris. And her cooking and listening to the radio fun. Times "
In loving memory of
Craig Overton
January 31, 1959 - March 7, 2025
Craig Leroy Overton, 66, of Lake Rathbun, Iowa, passed away on Friday March 7, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital & Clinic in Iowa City. A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at 5050 Doanes Pard Road in Pleasant Hill, Iowa.
Craig was born on January 31, 1959, in Des Moines, Iowa to Lonny and Judy (Ulm) Overton. He grew up in Des Moines where he attended and graduated from Tech High School. While in high school, he met the love of his life Kris Cory. The couple married, lived in Des Moines where they started their family together. Craig worked as a self-employed carpenter for over 30 years before retiring in 2019. In retirement, he moved to Lake Rathbun.
Craig loved to spend time with his family. His greatest accomplishment was being "Papa". Craig also was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Those left to cherish his loving memory are his children Katie (Joe) Timmerman of Des Moines, Karaline (Chris) Velasco of Urbandale, and Kristin Overton of Johnston; grandchildren Kyli and Peighton Timmerman, and Alexia and Sebastian Velasco; and sister Terri (Kevin) White of Des Moines.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife of 25 years Kris Overton.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Celebrate Life Iowa has been entrusted with his cremation care.
Tributes
"I will miss you dearly Craig. You were always the oldest cousin. I always looked up to you. You will be missed. My condolence goes to his family and his sister Terry White."
"My memory takes me back to being about 13(1982), and Craig came to my house to ask if I wanted to go trucking with him. I spent the week on the road with him, eating at truck stops, and seeing the midwest. One of my favorite memories. My heart goes out to his daughters, his sister Terri, and their families. "
"I Remember Craig up at the microphone singing and dancing to cat\'s in the cradle on his wedding day, he had one off the most contagious smiles, I will always remember his laugh and smile. Thinking of him and his Daughters in this tough time. "