Craig Lee Ashbaugh

Craig Lee Ashbaugh was born May 13, 1946, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and died peacefully on April 1, 2012, at his home in Westminster, Colorado. A poet, scientist, outdoorsman, and avid art collector, Craig's many contributions include his poetry, published in several collections including his own ""Seeking Sanctuary""; his teaching at Colgate University; and his work in quality assurance at Covidien in Boulder. He had an enduring and contagious passion for art and nature. He is survived by his beloved partner, Melody Hildebrand; his children Kael Ashbaugh of New York City, and Kyra Todd of Arlington, Virginia, and their mother, Anne Ashbaugh; his grandchildren Eli Todd and Leila Todd, his son-in-law Jim Todd; his mother, Virginia Ashbaugh of Fairfax, Virginia; and his sisters Karen Farley and Kyle Kern and their families. He was preceded in death by his father, George Ashbaugh. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on April 10th at the Outdoor Chapel of Rocky Mountain Memorial Park, Horan & McConaty, 11150 E. Dartmouth Ave., Aurora. Memorial donations may be made to the Rocky Mountain Nature Association (rmna.org), P.O. Box 3100, Estes Park, CO 80517, directed to the Ashbaugh Memorial. Please share your memories of Craig and send condolences by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" link below.