Craig Richard Eggenberger, 79, of Idaho Falls, passed away on December 21, 2023, and will be "Home" for Christmas this year. He will likely be celebrating with loved ones who have passed on before including his parents: Verdon Eggenberger and Margaret Virginia Estabrook Eggenberger; his maternal grandmother, "Mimi" Loduska Todd Estabrook; a granddaughter, Danae Erica Wells; a grandson, Trevor Jordan Beatty; and others.

Craig was born on November 17, 1944, in Long Beach, California.

He is survived by his wife, Irene Hunter (Hansen) Eggenberger; Brother, Lance (Carol) Eggenberger; sister, Bonnie (Chet) Watts; stepchildren: Monica (Dan) Wells, Donna (Loren) Handra, David (Ada Smith) Hansen, Ryan (Aundrea) Hansen, Tracy (Brandon Hillman) Greene, Geoff (Shawna) Hansen, and Michael Crook; 23 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Craig can echo the words of the Apostle Paul which are recorded in Paul's second epistle to Timothy chapter 4:7-8. "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day..."

Memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m., May 11, 2024, at the Idaho Falls North Stake Center (in the cultural hall), 955 Memorial Dr., Idaho Falls, with a visitation following. Cremation is under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls.