Message: We are honored to provide this Book of Memories to the family.

Message: Thinking of Creig as April 23 approaches. For so long we had not been in touch, and then through the SW site we reconnected, had frequent conversations, and met for breakfast a couple times. Creig had words of inspiration when I lost my son on Jan 26 of 2015. I hope that his family finds some uplifting knowing how many people still think about him, and knowing how so many of us still rely on life skills that we learned from him. Sincerely, John Li

Message: Creig Soerder was more than just a Sales Manager/Director of Sales to many He was a Friend, A Brother, and a Father. I'll never forget the support and encouragement he gave to Horace and I during our years of selling with The Southwestern Company. Because of Creig and the Southwestern Company I excepted Jesus Christ as my Savior in 1991 and was married to a Book Man, Horace Mosby, in 1992. Southwestern Company and My Manager Creig Soeder Helped me to Set Financial Goals For MY Family. Creig Managed me as a Book Woman and Mother of 3 Children. He heard my cry for personal accomplishments a need to hit record goals 500,700,1000 units. I was able to personally set the 2000 unit a week mark and go after it because Creig and Jerry Heffel believed I could do it. and I did in 1995 I double the record for units set in a week at 2045 units ever accomplished in a week. Creig was there in the middle of the night to cheer me on half way around the world in Saipan the Marianas Islands and congratulate me. Then Creig said go get some sleep you did it well done Ania! He never put limitations or judged me because I wasn't a College Grad. He recognized my need to find myself to be accomplished in a the Gifts God Gave Me. Horace & I went through a divorce in 2010. I came to Creig in trouble needing an opportunity with a mortgage and two children still college age and Creig said, "Dust off your sample case there is nothing saying that an adult can't sell books for a living. You have a need and a desire that's all it takes to do well." So off I went to Guam to Sell SW Books at the age of 51. YES, Creig managed me every step of the way. He called two or three times a week even though I was 9 hours ahead of TN. central time. Creig Soeder was my Friend, My Brother and sometimes my Dad. Creig was my Sales Manager!! I Miss you Creig Soeder. This is Ania Allen Still making it Happen from Iraq supporting the US Troops in Iraq with KBR.

Message: With deepest heartfelt sympathy to the Soeder family. May your hearts and souls find peace and comfort during this difficult time. I'll miss you Creig, you will always be in my thoughts. Thank you for your support, inspiration, and laughter. Ride on, Godspeed!

Message: What a great friend he was to our family. Creig was such a blessing to countless others. May the Lord continue to bless all of you and find comfort knowing that he is in heaven .

Message: REQUIEM aeternam dona Creig J. Soeder, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat Creig. Requiescat Creig in pace. Amen. ETERNAL rest grant unto Creig J. Soeder, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon Creig. May Creig rest in everlasting peace. Amen.

Message: I spent 9 summers selling books and nearly 5 school years recruiting and managing sales people. I had the privilege and the honor to work with and know Creig Soeder. He had a profound effect on my life, helped me pay my way through college and medical school and I will never forget him for it. He always believed in the best me that I was. I tried everyday to work toward that. Whenever I would call, mostly with a problem from the field, his salutation "tell me the good news" completely derailed me. I just had the great luck to talk to Creig about three weeks ago and it was like old times. He ended with God bless you brother. Well, God bless Creig and his family. We lost a really great man this week. Daniel J "Danny" McKernan

Message: SW Summer of 1978 . . . Thanks to Creig for all the lessons in life he taught all of us. My heart cries for his family and his is a legacy that will not be forgotten. Helping so many kids find their way in a challenging but wonderful world. We last spoke just a week ago while I was in China. Never too great a distance to talk to the old Stumper and I'll continue to talk to him along with my son, Jesus, and the Lord. Please give my boy a big hug for me Creig.

Message: Creig Soeder met no strangers. When you know someone like Creig, you know a dear friend. My prayers remain with you as you remember the joy he brought to you in so many ways. Thank you for sharing him with the rest of us who knew, appreciated and will miss Creig.

Message: Creig was a strong believer and follower of Christ and he is at home in Peace with Jesus.

Message: It was a pleasure to be in a small group with Creig. Creig was always smiling, happy, and a joy to fellowship with over the years. Saying prayers for Janet and family.