Obituary of Craig Leo Gamble

Craig Leo Gamble

Craig Leo Gamble passed away from natural causes in his home on 4/16/23, at the age of 64.  He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and great uncle, and will be dearly missed.  Craig was born in Eugene, Oregon to Bernard and Merry Lee Gamble.  He grew up on the family farm in Junction City, Oregon and   graduated from Junction City High School.  He also attended both Lane Community College where he studied fine arts and college in southern Oregon.  Craig was disabled in an automobile accident as a young adult and it gave him great compassion for others.  He was a gifted artist and saw the beauty in ordinary things and had been a long-time member of the Emerald Art Center in Eugene, Oregon.  Craig had a vivid imagination and all his paintings and drawings had a story.  He had a great love of nature, especially the Oregon Coast, one of his favorite places.  Craig was a devoted follower of Jesus and a faithful prayer warrior.  He spent his life helping people, always seeing the immediate need and jumping in to do what he could.  He saw the best in others. 

He is survived by his mother, Merry Lee Gamble, his sisters Lorene Flewellen (Jim) and Gayla Andresen (Gordon), as well as his nieces (Caitlin Flewellen, Danica Andresen Galindo) and nephews (Tyson Flewellen, Jake Andresen) and his great nephew and nieces. 

A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 11:00 am at Musgrove Mortuary, 225 Danebo Avenue, Eugene, OR 97402.  In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Emerald Art Center, where Craig volunteered and displayed his artwork.