Georgia Craig Obituary Georgia Lucille (Bacus) Craig died September 9, 2021, surrounded by her loving familywhich was the way she had hoped it would be. The last four months of her life were spent in her daughter and son-in-laws sunny living room, where she kept a sharp eye out the window on the birds and flowers in the garden, read western and mystery novels, enjoyed manicures and pedicures, sipped endless cups of coffee, had a bowl of chocolate ice cream promptly at 9pm, ordered a frequently-cooperative Alexa to play her favorite hymns, and delighted in the family and friends who dropped by to visit. Georgia was born February 22, 1932a birthday she shared with George Washington, her namesakeand raised in Alton, Illinois. The second child of Ross and Frieda Bacus, Georgia adored her oldest brother Keith, and doted on her younger siblings Jack, Harvey, and baby sister Linda. Her family lived on the high cliffs bordering the Mississippi River. During the day, she watched the barges chug by, heavy with grain. At night, sounds of merry voices floated up from the river boats, drifting musically through her bedroom window, and she dreamed of new and exciting places. In 1949, Georgia fell head over heels in love with a handsome ex-marine named Lamar (Dan) Craig. Dan and Georgia always fondly remembered celebrating the 4th of July on their first date. They married in 1950, and by 1955 were ready for an adventure. They took their three little girls, Marla, Debbie, and Cheri, and moved to San Diego. Dan had gone through boot camp in San Diego and loved the sunny California vibes. Georgia missed her Illinois family, but she loved San Diego as much as her husband did. The girls grew up, married, had children of their own, and moved away. Georgia got a job as an Investment Club advisor for Home Federal Savings and Loan. She and Dan took up folk dancing in historic Balboa Park. Those were fun-filled days of music and dancing, new friends, walks in the park, and even a trip to Europes Alpine countries. Eventually, Dan and Georgia followed their girls to Nampa, Idaho, where they spent the remainder of their lives. They were active participants at the Nampa Senior Center. Georgia volunteered at the centers New to You shop for 20 years. She was also a member of the Nampa First Church of the Nazarene Quilting Group, which sends blankets out all over the world. Even more than her love for people and genuine interest in them, what most of us remember about our mother and grandmother is the joy she found in giving. Crocheted blankets, patchwork quilts, a very special Christmas doll, oodles of pajamas, dresses, play clothes, doll clothes, slipper-socks, Halloween costumes, Christmas play costumeswe could go on and on. She loved holidays and looked forward to spending time with all her kids and grandkids. She would come in the door brimming over with excitement, arms full of thoughtful little things she had made or purchased just for us. She was always up for a new adventure. After Dan died, she went on numerous road trips, returned to Alton, Illinois for a family reunion, and took a Mexican cruise with Debbie, Ted, and her sister Linda. She even got in one last visit to her beloved San Diego. Georgia is survived by her daughters Marla (Tom) Wheeler and Debbie (Ted) Wheeler. Her youngest daughter, Cheri (Don) Brown, passed away far too young in 2014. We think Cheri is the first person mom looked for when she went to heaven. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law Carol (Jack) Bacus, brother Harvey (Nancy) Bacus, sister Linda (George) Oldendorf, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Canyon Home Care & Hospice for their excellent and loving care. Mom was especially grateful for her nurse Stacey and her caregiver Aracelithe angel with a beautiful smile. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Georgias favorite charity, Hands of Hope Northwest, Inc. 1201 S. Powerline Rd. Nampa, Idaho, www.handsofhopenw.org. Hands of Hope collects medical equipment and supplies and makes them available to hospitals and clinics in developing countries. A small burial service will be held for the family in Idaho State Veterans Cemetery at 1:00 pm September 23. A larger service for friends and family is being planned for October. Services Private Services Idaho State Veterans Cemetery 10100 Horseshoe Bend Rd Boise, Idaho 83714