Klair Tilson 'Butch' Kravig

klair kravig

March 31, 1933 ~ August 12, 2016


Resided in: Pueblo, CO

Klair Tilson 'Butch' Kravig, 83, went to his forever ever ever home to be with his Lord and Savior August 12, 2016. Butch was born in Karval, Colo. March 31, 1933, to Kenneth and Ruth Kravig. Butch was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, John (Julie) Henderson; and grandson, Teryl Jay Henderson. Survived by wife, Donna Kravig; her sons, Eric Barnes and Mike Barnes and their families. Also survived by first wife, Marj Henderson; their children, Julie Henderson of Brush, Colo., Vicki (Sam Salvo) Reno and Brenda (Jimmie) Wills both of Pueblo and Rodney Kravig, Brush, Colo. Butch also leaves 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Butch worked on the family ranch and served in the Army active duty and reserves until 1961. He worked at the Pueblo Army Depot and retired from there in 1988. Retirement did not mean he was still. He wore many hats. Husband, Father, Grandpa, Landlord, Trader, Volunteer, Collector, Legionnaire, Veteran, and many more. He was a member of Tabor Lutheran Church, American Legion Post #2, DAV, VFW, Young Guns, NRA and more. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, September 9, 2016, at Grace Community Bible Church, 1405 25th Lane, Pueblo, CO 81006. Memorial donations may be made direct to The Alzheimer's Association, 4104 Outlook Blvd. Bldg. B Pueblo, CO 81008-1870 or Juvenile Diabetes Association 314 W. Bijou St. Colorado Springs, CO 80905 Online condolences, MontgomerySteward.com

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  1. I\’m sorry for your loss. I didn\’t know Butch too long but we got to know each other at the Alzheimer\’s meetings held twice a month. We always sat next to each other so we could carry on a conversation. I miss my partner at the Alzheimer\’s meetings. Ken Carter

  2. It has been many years since I have seen my nephew Butch but I remember him well. He had a great smile. A good person to know.
    Whoever you hold in the heart of you
    Is forever and always a part of you.

  3. I am so sorry to here that Butch passed. I am so great full to have called him Cousin Butch. And have him call me the Karval Kid. I will miss him!


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