John Andrew Crigger

We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Oregon

"Here, Bethie, we went to a wedding yesterday, and we got these. You can have an extra." Kids giggle as John holds out a Dollar Tree ring to me. I don't know to this day if he understood why people reacted that way and didn't mind, or if he didn't know. I bent the little piece of wire so that it fit around my finger and put it on. I said thank you, and I wore it for years after until it caught on a book and bent out of shape. But by then, I had bought my own bag of those rings because I hadn't been sure how long they would last. So I kept replacing them as they wore out. The colors would fade, it'd catch on something. I wore them up through part of college, and then when I started dating, I tucked the most recent ring with John's ring in my jewelry box. They're still there today. It was always a tangible reminder to me that, if you have extra of a good thing, pass it on and share the joy. Little acts of kindness. That's what I remember about John even at an early age. That, and he had a special bond with Hope. Love and Prayers to the family as you all grieve and process through this.

I’m so sorry for this loss. John left too soon and I know your hearts are hurting a lot right now. I am praying for you all.

I went to school with John, we where never close but I knew very well of him. this loss is so devastating I can’t believe it, i’m so sorry for your loss to the family and friends of John, my heart is with you all❤️‍🩹

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.