Obituary of Craig Pottorff

View Video Tribute Burlington, Colorado resident and former Stratton, Colorado resident, Robert Craig Pottorff passed away after a short illness at the Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital on October 15, 2007. He was 48 years old. Craig Pottorff was born on August 10, 1959 to Robert Dale and Carolyn June (Witting) Pottorff in Flagler, Colorado. Craig attended school in the Stratton School District and later graduated from Stratton High School in 1978. On March 15, 1980, Craig married Susan Kay Johnson in Burlington, Colorado. To this union 3 children were born; Kasey, Michael and Shannen. Craig was a member of the Stratton United Methodist Church. Craig enjoyed fishing and hunting whenever he could. He is preceded in death by his grandparents and also numerous aunts and uncles. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Susan Kay Pottorff and their children Kasey, Michael and Shannen, and his parents, June and Bob Pottorff. He is also survived by his brother Scott Pottorff of Stratton, his sister Debbie Mullis and her husband Dean of Burlington and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Memorial services for Craig were held on Friday, October 19, 2007 at 2:00 PM at the Stratton United Methodist Church with Pastor Sione Tukutau officiating. Visitation was held on Thursday, October 18, 2007 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Love Funeral Home in Burlington. Memorials may be made to Craig Pottorff memorial fund and may be left at the First National Bank in Burlington.