In Memoriam

 

Donald W. Craun
Donald W. Craun
Class of 1960


Chesapeake - Donald W. Craun, 74, passed away on June 30, 2015.

He was born in Portsmouth, VA, the son of the late Alvin and Ruth Craun. He was predeceased by his first wife, Brenda Mustian Craun, and sisters, Emily Craun and Faye Stillwell. He was a United States Navy veteran and retired from the VA State Department of Agriculture. He was a member of Great Bridge Baptist Church, volunteered with The American Red Cross, and was an avid fisherman.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Fay Thorneburg; daughters, Rebecca Matyjasik and husband Jeffrey, and Jennifer Corbett and husband Jason; step-daughter, Paula Tutor and husband Raymond, and step-son, John Throneburg; grandchildren, Jonathon Matyjasik, Hayden Corbett, Brooklyn Corbett, Joseph Tutor, Caitlin Lewis, Casey Tutor, Jacob Tutor, Joshua Tutor, Connor Throneburg, and Alex Throneburg; brother, Bobby Craun and wife Penny; and sister, Patsy Gardner; as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

The family will hold a private memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The American Red Cross.

Friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www.omanfh.com.
Published in The Virginian Pilot on July 11, 2015.