Craig Franklin Lofland

March 9, 1951 - October 10, 2019

Obituary information for: CRAIG FRANKLIN LOFLAND Date of Birth: March 9, 1951 Place of Birth: Baker, Oregon Date of Death: October 10, 2019 Place of Death: Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center, Clackamas, Oregon Biographical Information Craig Franklin Lofland was the youngest son of William Marvin Lofland and Jeanne Lofland, born in Baker, Oregon on March 9, 1951. His family lived in various cities in Washington, Oregon and California. He spoke affectionately of his high school years at Mt. Shasta High School in Northern California where he participated in the pep band. Craig joined the U.S. Marine Corp in December 1969. Among the medals he received were the National Defense Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal, Vietnamese Campaign Medal, Rifle Marksman Badge. He retired as a federal police officer from the Federal Protective Service in Portland, Oregon. His favorite hobbies were playing golf, watching car races, football, singing karaoke. In retirement he became a part-time karaoke DJ. Survivor information Craig married Nancy Thomas in 1971. Together they had a son, William (Will) Lofland. Craig is survived by his children, Will Lofland and Cari Gesch; two grandchildren, Sage Reeves and Odessa Gesch; half-brother, Danni Lofland and nieces and nephews. Scheduled Services 1) Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Turning Point Church, 13333 SE Rusk Road, Milwaukie, Oregon 97222 (503) 305-8704, at 1:00 P.M. Friends and family welcome. Reception following. 2) A private military honor ceremony will be held at Willamette National Cemetery on October 29, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. Contributions can be made in remembrance of Craig Franklin Lofland to: National Multiple Sclerosis Society of Oregon 5331 SW Macadam Avenue Suite 290 Portland, OR 97239 (855) 372-1331 Link: nationalmssociety.org Arrangements by Simon-Cornwell Colonial Chapel www.cornwellcolonial.com