Get to know us.
We’re the Meyers, and we started the Craig Memorial Fund in honor of our late son.
We lost Craig too soon, but we celebrate him daily.
We’re Stewart and Beth Ann Meyer, local Chickasha residents and community members, and founders of the Craig Memorial Fund.
On January 4, 2007, Craig’s plane went missing in a winter storm and was found the next day near Batesville, Arkansas. There were no survivors.
Craig is lovingly remembered by his wife, their daughter, his parents and siblings, and all who knew him. Though our hearts were broken, we found strength in faith, in love, and in each other.
Today, we celebrate Craig by supporting local causes he loved, like the Special Olympics Oklahoma and Chickasha High School students. Join us in celebrating Craig by supporting your local community!
Joining the cause is easy.
Here’s how you get involved:
1. Choose a cause:
Which cause speaks to your heart? (Maybe it’s both!)
2. Make a difference:
Whether you’re donating or joining us for our annual walk, your participation matters.
3. See your local impact:
Follow along on social media or attend local events to see your time and money impacting others.
Together we’ve...
- Given away scholarships to (more than) 40 Chickasha High School students
- Helped students pursue degrees in 45 areas of education
- Hosted 17 charity walks for Special Olympics Oklahoma
- Raised (more than) $10,000 for Special Olympics Oklahoma
- Walked more than 3,000 miles for Special Olympics Oklahoma
Craig’s Story
January 4, 2007, we received notification that Craig’s plane was missing. His plane was not to be located for 24 hours due to inclement weather. During that time, a search team on ground and in the air was looking for any indication of a downed plane. January 5th, about noon, the debris of a plane matching the description was spotted from the air, in a mountainous area about a mile south of the Batesville, Arkansas airport.
Craig, the co-pilot, and the other pilot were unable to arrive safely at the airport due to the weather. There were no survivors.
Nothing had prepared Craig’s family for this devastation. Craig’s wife and seven-month-old daughter, parents, sister, and numerous family and friends were devastated.
A family, inexperienced in the grieving process, began the long journey, A journey of faith, family, and friends. A family, who could have been pulled apart by such a tragedy, became a stronger family unit.
This story chronicles the journey of one family, who were forced to learn as they went, and yet managed to complete a tragic journey. It was written as a testament of innocence, broken by devastation, the ups and downs of the grieving process, and ultimately, their survival. Written with love, it is intended as an inspirational guide to those who ultimately must face uncertainty after losing one so dear with the help of the One above.
Craig’s Involvement in Special Olympics
Craig’s Involvement in Special Olympics
In 1989, our son Craig came to me with an interest in becoming involved with Special Olympics. He was 9 years old at the time.
That year he went with me to Summer Games in Stillwater. We worked Olympic Village. We ran errands all over campus.
Thursday night we worked the dance, which is the big highlight of the week. I was a little surprised at how well he interacted with the athletes. He was really having a good time. After the dance, he came to me and said he wanted to get more involved. He worked Summer Games with me for many years.
In 2001 when we started our walk to Stillwater, he and Des participated when they weren’t in classes at Oklahoma State University.
Our daughter Christy and her family also participate in our walk and continue to support our efforts today. We have our grand children and great grandchildren participating in Craig’s Walk and carrying on the tradition.
Celebrate a local life while supporting worthy causes.
Whether or not you knew Craig, you’ve likely known many kids much like him.
He loved our community and stood by his neighbors as a child and an adult.
We would love for you to join us!