Kraig Randall Myers
Kraig Randall Myers was born in Polson, Montana on August 14, 1974. He attended school in Ronan, graduating from Ronan High School in 1992. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Montana State University in 1996 and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Mississippi State University in 2000. He practiced veterinary medicine in Great Falls, Montana and later in Charleston, South Carolina. He was residing in Summerville, South Carolina at the time of his death on October 5, 2011.
Kraig was an avid outdoors enthusiast, and enjoyed jogging, hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, and gold panning. He also enjoyed writing and had aspirations of becoming a published writer. Another favorite pastime was watching football, and he had recently commented that he was going to be hard pressed to know who to root for when the Griz and Cats meet later in the season. Growing up, Kraig was the one who always knew just what to say to lighten a moment. When he left for college, his quick wit was sorely missed by the rest of his family.
Kraig is survived by his daughter Ashleigh of Great Falls, his parents Rob and Jan Myers of Ronan, his brother Kevin and nephew Brett of Ronan, his special friend Zarella Butler of Summerville, South Carolina, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Bob and Shirley Myers and Jack and Dealia Peel.
A celebration of Kraig’s life will be held on Wednesday, October 12th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Ronan Alliance Church, with Jeff Corum and Dewey Obenchain officiating.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for the Myers family.
Words cannot express how deeply saddened I was to hear this. I remember Kraig as being gentle, kind, and could appreciate a good joke. His crooked smile and bright eyes will not be forgotten. Kraig will be forever missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family. Kraig was such a nice person.
Kraig was a good friend, faithful and honest. There are too few like him, and his striving to make a place for himself in this world always filled me with pride to know him.
Rob, Janette and Kevin,
Time stopped yesterday when the world lost a beautiful, wonderful, kind man. My thoughts are with you…sending you a virtual hug.
I remember Kraig as a kind spirit and accepting individual. The world is a better place for having known him. My condolences to the family and close friends.
Jan and Rob and Family,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Kraig … a quick smile and bright eyes.
Rob, Jan and Kevin: Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of great tragedy and loss. Wes and Gina Johnson
“I will never leave you nor forsake you”. May God’s love comfort and keep you in your sorrow….. We pray for strength during this tragic loss!
Rob, Janette & Kevin, Words can’t express the heavyness that i feel for you at this time. May the God of all comfort be especially near to you during this time and may you be able to find that peace that passes all understanding. Our love & prayers are with you…Jack & Konnie
I`m sorry for your loss Rob.
I am so sorry to hear about Kraig. He was a funny and loving cousin. My family and I send our dearest sympathy.
Jennifer Peel Housel
Many years and miles have passed by since we last shook hands and parted ways. It has been a privilage and honor to always call you a friend. You will be deeply missed.
Rob and Jan,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you at this most difficult time..My heart aches for your loss and I’m praying for God to give you peace.
Cheryl and Buck
I am very sorry for your loss. By reading the obituary, I can tell Kraig has many who will miss him greatly. Please remember the hope found in the bible. Isaiah 25:8 says that God will swallow up death forever and wipe tears from all faces. Also John 5:28,29 reassures us that there will be a resurrection.
Dear Myers family,
We are saddened to learn of Kraig’s passing. As a faculty member at Mississippi State, it is always difficult to learn of the loss of a previous student. Please accept our condolences in this time of grief and that many will be praying for you.
My thoughts are with the family.
Jan,Rob,Kevin,when Erin told me,we were saddened as so many were.We as parents can never know what you are feeling unless we to have lost a child.Our hearts ache for you and Kevin as well as Kraig’s daughter.Someday all of your questions will be answered when you all are together again.You are in our thoughts and prayers.Dave,Donna,David,Erin,Meagan Bennett
Kraig was a great friend through vet school. Those years were great fun, but also hard work. He had a way of just smiling and lightening the mood. It just made you feel better. He will be missed by more people than he likely realized. My thoughts are with his family.
Don’t think of him as gone away–
his journey’s just begun
life holds so many facets
this earth is only one.
Just think of him as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.
Think how he must be wishing
that we could know today
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.
And think of him as living
in the hearts of those he touched…
for nothing loved is ever lost–
and he was loved so much.
Rob, Jan, Kevin and Ashleigh,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this time. Kraig was a wonderful person who will be deeply missed by all that knew him.
Dana (Schoon), Richard, Kennedy and Jacob Dortch
I had not talked to Kraig in over a year but I thought of him often and am very saddened to learn of his death. I send my depest sympathy to his family and close friends.
I am so sorry to hear that Kraig passed away. I didn’t know him very well, but he had a great sense of humor, and I enjoyed working with him. My thoughts are with your family during this terrible time.
Cherie
My prayers go out to all of Kraig’s family. I had the opportunity to teach Kraig while he was a student an the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine. He was a pleasure to work with. Always had a smile. And made the rest of us smile.
Rick and I were so saddened to hear of Kraig’s passing. We enjoyed having him work at our veterinary practice. He was a hard working, driven individual who appreciated light moments. May God’s peace be with you.
Rick & Doreen Scherr
I remember Kraig well from vet school. We worked together one summer as Emergency Lab Technicians. I always thought of him as a great guy. He was rather entertaining, with a dry sense of humor. He was also a fellow member of Christian Veterinary Fellowship at the school. I know his loss whill be greatly felt and he will be greatly missed. My heartfelt condolences to his family. May the Lord comfort all of you in this time of loss.
My heart and prayers are with the family.
Dear Rob and family may the Lord bless you with his peace and give you the strength you need to get thru this tragic time. My prayers are with you
Kathy
I am so sorry to hear of Kraig’s passing. He was one of my favorite classmates and I have always and will always remember him fondly. I had lots of laughs with Kraig. I will miss him.
Rob & Jan. It’s so hard to even think about. Please accept our condolences and remember all the good times with Kraig. Love you guys.
Myers family, I am very sorry to hear about Kraig’s passing. We sat next to eachother first year of vet school, and he was one of the nicest guys I had ever met and studied with and I truly enjoyed his company and friendship. Michelle Oakley, Yukon, Canada.
Dear Meyers Family,
Keeping you in prayers for your strength and peace at this most difficult time. May Our Lord surround you with His Love.
Sincerely,
Kate Hertz
You will be missed my friend. Prayers to your family.
I will remember my friend Kraig Randall Myers same as the first day I met him – bright, witty and always holding a smile back waiting for the chance to show it given the right opportunity!
Most of us can truly say we can count our best friends on one hand – me included and since the day I met Kraig I knew that to be true. I will miss him, but look forward to seeing him again someday in a better place where he probably is watching us all right now with that smile of his.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Myers family.
Scott, Sarah and Katie Beth Kennedy
My condolences go out to the Myers’ family. Like many of my other classmates, I remember Kraig as being a smart, witty guy. He really did help to lighten and brighten our days at MSU-CVM. He will be greatly missed by everyone.
I remember the first time I met Kraig, he was the best man at my sisters wedding, me being the maid of honor. Kraig walked down and back up the isle of the wedding. I knew of him but I didnt know him. Then he came to Mississippi to visit this past summer, that was my chance to het to know him. I will have to say Kraig made an impact on my life the few months he was here. He was always full of information and wit. Kraig was very smart, funny, and a character to be around. I can definatly say, “he will be sadly missed”. I can tell he has made an impact on many lives, I know he made an impact on mine. May God be with his family and friends.
Went through 4 years of vet school with Kraig and he was one of the good guys. I counted him as a friend and we will miss him.
Sincerely,
Jon Michler DVM
MSU Class 2000
We are at a loss of words. Kraig was a inspiration to me in school and always said the right thing. He will be missed by his profession, friends and family.
Chuck Zickus, DVM
MSU Class 2000
“Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow”
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Myers family.
Shannon Buhr
Ronan High School
Class of 1992
The Bjorgen family extends our sympathy to the Meyers. I didn’t personally know Kraig but the Meyrs and Bjorgen families go back many years. Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
Gosh, what a great loss for all. I was so sad to hear today of Kraig’s passing, so sad… I rode with and worked with Kraig when he was in Great Falls and I was proud to know him, learn from him and to call him my friend. I remember how we were struggling with the first outbreak of the West Nile and each time we came to a place with a suffering horse he showed so much compassion and care. I was not only impressed, I was humbled by him. One time we went to a clients home to put her old horse down and the owner was so torn up that we helped the mare to pass on and we both stood and held the woman while she cried. By the time Kraig and I got back to the truck we were both teared up. My family and I had him here for meals many times during his work day as I knew he didn’t stop to eat, just worked. He brought Ashley here many times and we very much enjoyed her- he adored his little girl. We are truly sorry for your loss and pray that God will heal your hurt, you pain and your heart.