Shirley Anne Craig

Jan 10, 1942 — Sep 14, 2026

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Shirley Anne Craig (née Gorringe), 84, of Bonney Lake, Washington, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026.

Shirley was born on January 10, 1942, in Shoreham-by-Sea, England. She was preceded in death by her husband, Truman Allen Craig; her son, Andrew Bair; and her grandchildren, Alexander "Alex" Britton and Vala Craig.

Shirley worked as a local real estate broker for more than forty years and was a devoted member of Christ Episcopal Church in Puyallup, where she actively participated in church ministries and community volunteer efforts.

She enjoyed traveling, studying history and religion, appreciating architecture and art, and had a lifelong interest in interior design and fashion. Most of all, she treasured time spent with family, friends, and neighbors.

Shirley is survived by her children David (Buddy) Britton and wife Sandi Britton of Puyallup, Washington; Stephen Britton and wife Sandy Britton of Leander, Texas; Christopher Craig and wife Jennifer Craig of Glenmoore, Pennsylvania; and Mark Wacker and wife Ginger Wacker of Whidbey Island, Washington.

She is also survived by her grandchildren Zachary Britton, Andrea Carsten (née Britton), Andrew Britton, Sydney Britton, Truman Craig, and Kaytelyn Smith; her great-grandchildren Silas Britton, Grayson Kontz and Jack “Jack-Jack” Carsten; her sister Pamela Lissenden of Goring Heath, England; her brother Raymond Gorringe and wife Ellen Bursese of Graham, Washington; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Shirley was known for her kindness, grace, intelligence, generosity, and deep Christian faith. Her guiding values centered on love of family, service to others, charitable giving, and treating all people with kindness and respect.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00PM on September 24th at Power Funeral Home in Puyallup, WA. A private burial will be held for the family at Tahoma National Cemetery.

She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

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