Robert “Craig” Spencer, age 68, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, at home in St. George, Utah. He was born Nov. 8, 1955, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Robert William Spencer and Audrey Jeanette Spencer (Sparks). Craig married the love of his life Donna Merry in Riverside, California, in December of 1988.
Craig was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, and graduated from East High School. He was a member of the East High Leopards football and basketball teams. He later attended the University of Utah where he acquired his lifelong devotion to the Utes football team.
Craig and Donna moved to St. George, Utah, in 1995 and Craig worked driving a concrete mixer truck until 2007 when he went to work for the Washington City Parks Department for eight years and then retired.
Craig loved being outdoors camping, hiking, golfing, fishing, etc., etc.
Craig is survived by his wife Donna Spencer (Merry); son Justin Craig Spencer (Sara), grandchildren Eliott Spencer, Charlie Spencer and Lucy Spencer. Craig has five sisters: Janet Weaver (Doug), Terri Tchernoivanov, Laurie Spencer, Kelly Angus (Mike) and Sara Cook (Bryce).
The family is holding an informal memorial luncheon in Craig’s memory on Wednesday, June 19, in St. George, Utah, at the Silver Creek Clubhouse, 1732 West 540 North St George, Utah 84770 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Arrangements are under the care of Pine View Mortuary, 435-986-4222. Click here to visit the Pine View Mortuary website for full obituary and funeral service listing.