William Craig Solomon William Craig Solomon, 66, passed away Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Snowflake surrounded by his family. He was born June 3, 1955, to Val Taft and Dixie White Solomon. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 28, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Snowflake Main Street Chapel, located at 48 N. Main S. in Snowflake. A visitation will be held prior to the funeral at 9:30 a.m. He was born in Mesa and spent the first few years of his life in Show Low. He spent his grade school years living in Taylor where he attended Taylor Elementary, and Snowflake Junior High. He moved to Mesa as a freshman and then graduated from Westwood High School in 1973. Craig had a larger-than-life personality and never met a stranger. He was a friend to all and would talk to anyone, any place, at any time. He was known for his big bear hugs, sarcastic wit, and you never had to wonder how he felt about something. His children were his pride and joy, and he was a very dedicated and loving husband and father. He met and married Joan Flake in 1992. They were married Sept. 24 in the Mesa Arizona Temple. Craig had four children from a previous marriage, and they added two more boys to their family. Craig is survived by his wife, Joan Flake Solomon; and their six children, Chantel, Chaz, Cayla, Clay, Colton (Bethany) and Cade (Macy); and four grandchildren, Emie, King, Jaxen and Mack Solomon. He is also survived by his siblings, Delann Denham, Brian Solomon, Warren Solomon and Stacey Atchley. He is preceded in death by his parents, Val and Dixie Solomon; and niece, London Solomon. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Snowflake handled the arrangements.
