November 8, 1929 - February 8, 2022
After a brief illness, mom's sweet, loving spirit went to heaven last week.
Jody was born in Jacksonville, Illinois to Eunice (Wallis) and William Harold Craig. The family was joined 2 years later by sister, Barbara. Jody attended First Baptist Church of Jacksonville and was baptized there on April 5, 1942. During her high school years the family moved to Grand Junction where she graduated from Grand Junction H. S. ('47) and met Ted White, the love of her life.
Ted and Jody were married in Grand Junction on January 7, 1948. They lived in a little trailer going to different Colorado towns for construction work, but always returning to Grand Junction. Their family grew to include Bill, Dick, Jim, and Teddy Ann. In 1956, the family proudly bought their home on Walnut Avenue in Grand Junction. Besides being a full time mom and homemaker, Jody was very involved in the neighborhood welcoming new neighbors, keeping everyone informed of neighborhood happenings, and hosting coffees. She proudly participated in Orchard Ave. Elem. PTA, GJHS Band Parents. Jody continued to live in the family home for 65 years until she went to be with her Lord.
Jody was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Grand Junction and was active in many roles there including Circle chairwoman and Diaconate. She was also active in Church Women United, Migrant Council, Red Hats, and birthday club.
Survivors include sister Barbara Holland of Hudson, Florida; brother-in-law Norm Brooks of Arlington, Washington; children Bill (Linda), Dick (Carol), Jim (Laura) and Teddy Ann (John Currier); grandchildren - Andy, Holly, Jerod, Craig, Becky, Nikki, Josh, Amy; 10 great-grandchildren; "adopted" daughter Karlene Lambuth; numerous extended family, and countless friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ted White, sister-in-law Lena Brooks, brother-in-law Fred Holland, one nephew, and one grandson (Ryan Hutchison).
Services will be held at First Baptist Church of Grand Junction, 720 Grand Avenue on Saturday, February 26 at 1:30.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Gustafson, Dr. Laws, NP Leslie Bean and Abode Home Health for their kind assistance during Jody's illness.
Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, can be made to Mexico Medical Missions (for support of Andy & Deb Kramer) at www.mexicomedical.org or to 1302 Waugh Drive #685 Houston, Texas 77019
Condolences and remembrances can be shared at www.callahan-edfast.com
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