Craig E. Purdy passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at his home in Coulee Dam, Washington. He was born July 18, 1950, in Spokane, Washington, to Edward and Helen Purdy. Craig was a longtime custodian at the Grand Coulee School District. He had an antique radio sales and repair business for over 40 years, and had customers from all over the world. Craig was a very kind-hearted person. He also received an AA degree in computer repair.

Craig is survived by his sister, Michelle Purdy; one niece, Amy Koon; three nephews: Jason, Mark and Joel Baumgartner; and numerous great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.

A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at the Chapel of Strate Funeral Home, 329 E. Grand Coulee Ave., Grand Coulee, Washington. Please sign Craig's online guestbook at http://www.stratefuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to any Lions Club group in your area. Strate Funeral Home, Grand Coulee, is caring for the Purdy family.