Craig Allen Meeks

Craig Allen Meeks passed away on March 11, 2026 in Yreka while surrounded by his family. Craig was never a man who needed a title - not in his work, and certainly not in his life. If something needed fixing, building, figuring out, or reinventing, he would find a way to do it. He wasn't much for instruction manuals - in fact, there's a good chance they never made it past a quick glance, if that - and he preferred to figure things out in his own way. Sometimes it was faster, sometimes it wasn't, but it was always unmistakable him. At his core, Craig was most at peace in nature. The sound of a running river, the quiet strength of the mountains, and the stillness of the woods were where he felt the most at home. If he had one wish for how to be remembered, it would be simple: do something that you loved doing. Whether that's being outside, working with your hands, or just sharing a quiet moment, that's where you'll find him. Music was another place where Craig found simple joy. He loved picking up his guitar and strumming. Not for an audience, not for perfection, but just for the sake of the music itself. It was one more way he connected with the world around him, easygoing and genuine. Family was not just important to Craig - it was everything. He is lovingly remembered by his partner in life, Shawna Behan; his children: Britini Meeks, Brandon Meeks, Ryan Meeks, Rachel Meeks, Dustin Meeks, and Kirsten Bigler; his brother Richard McCurdy; and his sisters Cynthia Hogan and Mishelle Bullington. If you needed Craig, he would be there. Maybe not on your timeline, but on his own, and in a way that let you know you mattered. Like many, Craig faced personal struggles throughout his life. At times, those challenges created distance between him and the people he loved most. But his love for his family never wavered, and it remained one of the most important parts of who he was. Craig also had a special knack for finding treasures. Whether tucked away in a garage, along a riverbank, or hidden in the woods, he saw value in things others might have passed by or thrown away, and he appreciate them in his own way. But what stood out even more was how easily he would pass those treasures along to someone else who appreciated them just as much. For Craig, it was never really about the things themselves, it was about the joy of finding them and the connection in sharing them. Craig's kindness was quiet but constant. He didn't make grand announcements about who he was, he simply lived life. He gave what he could, when he could. You couldn't always rely on his steady presence, but when he was there, he was truly there. He will be deeply missed and remembered for his generosity and the way he showed up for the people in his life. Craig often reminded those around him that he didn't have the power to make anyone feel a certain way - that was something each person carried within themselves. As he would say, "Only you can make yourself feel the way you feel."

Craig Allen Meeks

November 20, 1961 - March 11, 2026