Craig Vernon Tidwell

Craig Vernon Tidwell, 53 of Providence, Utah passed away September 15, 2006 from injuries sustained in a hunting accident.
Craig was born October 3, 1952 in Los Angeles, CA to J Vernon and Betty Tidwell. He was raised in Cache Valley and attended school in Logan. He married Debbie Tidwell on June 30, 1972.
Craig owned and operated Tidwell Construction for 29 years in Cache Valley. His reputation for quality work was well known. He loved construction work and taught his sons to ?build with pride because they care.? Craig?s love for the outdoors went beyond his work. He spent every minute he could in the mountains hunting, camping, 4-wheeling and horse back riding. He loved spending time with his family and sharing his love for these things with them. Craig?s five grandchildren were the center of his universe.
Craig is survived by his wife of 34 years, Deborah L. Tidwell: children Shawn Amy Tidwell of River Heights, Utah; Bryan Tidwell Michelle of Starkville, Mississippi; Brady Becky Tidwell of Providence; his mother Betty Tidwell of Providence, his mother and father-in-law Earl and Josie Lewis of Franklin, Idaho; his brothers Gary Barbara Tidwell, Lee Alan Tidwell; sisters Yvonne Kent Williams, Annette Tidwell, Debbie Tidwell and brother and sister-in-law Janet & Wayne Chambers; several Aunts & Uncles and Nephews & Nieces.
Craig was preceded in death by his father J Vernon Tidwell and his brother Steven Tidwell.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Kim Frederick and Mike Carlson and the members of the Wyoming Search and Rescue for their care and efforts.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 12 noon in the Providence 10th Ward Chapel, 355 Canyon Rd, with Bishop Wayne Campbell conducting. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 162 East 400 North, Logan and Wednesday at the church from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Providence Cemetery.