Craig Stroup Obituary

Craig Alexander Stroup passed from this life on October 13th, 2025 in Modesto, CA at the age of 68. Craig was born on March 2, 1957 and raised in Tracy, CA. He Attended St. Bernard's Catholic School and Tracy High School. He graduated From University of California San Francisco in 1985. After completing paramedic Training in Los Angeles in the early 1980's Craig began his career in emergency Services where he worked as a paramedic, an instructor and later as an EMS consultant. He was very dedicated to his profession, was widely respected in the field and authored several training books and manuals. Craig married the love of his life, Kim in 1980 and the two began a journey of faith and family that lasted 45 years. Craig valued his family and his faith above all else in life. He was a man of significant accomplishment but received his greatest pleasure and pride from his family, including his many grandchildren. He had an innate generosity of spirit and was always willing to offer his time, support and advice to any family member or friend who needed him. Throughout his life, he mentored and encouraged many in finding and maintaining their faith. Craig had a good sense of humor and enjoyed people and was a loyal friend. He was active in St. Bernard's Parish where he served as both a Eucharistic Minister and a religious educator. Craig is survived by his wife, Kim Stroup; four children, Vince Stroup (Emily), Garrett Stroup (Angie), Stephen Stroup (Kayla) and Jill Stroup. He was blessed with 10 grandchildren, Kane, Pierce, Hudson, Parker, Drake, Dylan, Koltlyn, Kolbie, Kaycee and Klayton; siblings, Tamara Stroup, Paul Stroup and Mark Stroup (Jennifer) as well as many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Opal Stroup and his older brothers, James L. Stroup (Arma) and Kevin Stroup (Sharon). A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, October 21st at 11 a.m. at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, 163 W. Eaton Avenue, Tracy, CA. A viewing will be held at Fry Memorial Chapel, 550 South Central Avenue, Tracy, CA on Monday, October 20th from 2-6 p.m. with a rosary following at 6 p.m. Burial will be at Tracy Public Cemetery, 501 E. Schulte Road, Tracy, CA. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to St. Bernard's Catholic Church using the link provided below and selecting "Memorial Fund for Craig Stroup". https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/stbtracy