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Craig Halterman Stubbs

May 10, 1950–August 13, 2025

Craig Halterman Stubbs, 75, passed peacefully with his loving family around him at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Sam and Dana Stubbs, in Holly Springs, North Carolina. Craig fought his battle with cancer bravely, with positivity through it all.

He was born May 10, 1950, in Cedar City, Utah, to Howard LeFevre Stubbs and Elna Halterman Stubbs. Craig had a curious nature and adventurous spirit throughout his life. He was known for his fun-loving personality and unique sense of humor. As a young man he owned and trained horses, even jockeyed for a time. He raised dogie lambs, and proudly won the grand prize at the Iron County Fair with his impressive Suffolk Blackface ewe. He was always busy raising pigeons, rabbits, and training hawks, even sewing the little training hood. He worked on the farm with his father and enjoyed hunting in the fields, mountains, and the West Hills of Parowan. Fishing at the Yankee was also a favorite pastime. Stories he told about antics with his friends in these places were very entertaining.

He grew up in Parowan, graduating from Parowan High School where he was active in sports, leadership, agricultural studies, and all things creative. His artistic talent was shared generously throughout his life. His early pencil rendition of the Old Rock Church is still currently being displayed. After high school he attended Brigham Young University, majoring in art.

He was married to Ember Lambert for 25 years, later divorced. They made their home in Westminster, California where they raised two wonderful sons. Craig operated Stubbs Construction. In his last hours his sons reminded him of how much incredible work came from his mind and his body over the years, and how he had produced so many beautiful creations that enriched and improved other people’s lives. Craig earned a stellar reputation for his craftsmanship, honesty, and dependability. He taught his sons illustration, finish carpentry, drafting, how to hang drywall, ride a horse, hunt pheasants, and, most importantly, to respect others. He shared his passion for horse racing by taking them to the races at Santa Anita Park.

He later moved to Fountain Valley California. In retirement he enjoyed traveling, writing stories about his life, sketching comic strips, riding his bike along the Santa Ana River Trail, from the mountains to the ocean. He went hunting in the Tehachapi Mountains with friends, and loved watching endless documentaries about history and nature. Of course, there was always a painting in the back of his mind. A week before his passing he started a new painting of a horse race: hooves pounding the dirt, rounding the bend, and coming into the final stretch for a victorious finish!
His landscapes, wildlife, and equestrian art remain part of his legacy. University of Utah recently acquired one of his masterpieces entitled “Zion Beyond.” The painting captures the stately aspen trees and nine horizons beyond, ending with the backside of the Great White Throne in the distance. Breathtaking!

He is survived by his children, Sam (Dana) Stubbs, Ben (Lupita) Stubbs; his mother, Elna Halterman Stubbs; his sisters, Cheryl Lynn Johnson, Jolene Dalley, and Janeal Magalei; 4 grandchildren, Abbey, Jack, Mila, and Roman. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard LeFevre Stubbs.

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