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Craig Allen Dennis

Columbia Basin Herald | UPDATED 4 hours, 26 minutes AGO
| October 15, 2026 11:05 AM

It is with great love and unimaginable sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Craig Allen Dennis. Craig was born on May 3, 1999, to Rebecca and Denny Sr., and passed away on Sept. 30, 2026.

From the minute Craig was born, he was adored and loved. He was a small bundle of joy who made us smile and reminded us how remarkable life truly is.

Craig loved big, and he taught everyone he touched that every day was a gift. He was known for his love of loud music and his ability to turn any event into a dance party. All he needed was one person to agree!

Craig had several nicknames but was most often known as Tuna, a name given to him by his brother, Denny, during one of our many family adventures to Cabo.

This is no ordinary obituary because Craig was no ordinary young man. He touched so many people with his laughter and smile. Craig brought a kind of love into this world that was so pure and full of joy. After meeting him, you would walk away, shake your head with a chuckle and a smile, and say, “What a kid!”

Craig’s main role in life was to be the best Uncle Tuna, and he took that role very seriously. Collin Jr., Stone, Cooper, Baz, and Braxton had an uncle who gave them his full attention. From snuggling day-old babies on the couch to motorcycle races, dance recitals, reading books, and simply playing and talking on the floor, he was their guy. Nothing came before his niece and nephews.

There is no way to prepare for saying goodbye to Craig, but there is comfort in knowing that love does not end here. It remains in every memory, every smile, every laugh at a story, and every tear we shed. We grieve the future we will not have, but we hold tightly to the time we did have.

Every memory matters: every laugh, every hug, and every “I love you” shared with Craig. These memories will be our treasure forever.

Craig is survived by his mother, Bekki Koehn, and stepfather, Michael Koehn; his brother, Denny, and wife, Dustin, along with their children, Stone and Baz; his sister, HayleeMae, and husband, Collin, along with their children, Collin and Cooper; his sister, Rayni, and her husband, Austin, along with their son, Braxton; and his sister, AvareeAnn. He is also survived by his beloved Grami, Grandma Decie, aunts, uncles, and many cousins.

Arrangements under the care of Kayser's Chapel of Memories.