Chris Bouzis Craig

Chris Bouzis Craig, born July 21, 1957, in Casper, Wyoming, passed away on March 3, 2025, in her hometown. She was the beloved daughter of Tony and Mary Bouzis and cherished sister of Angie, John, Nick, Demetrios, Merry, Deanna, and Butch. She is survived by her son, Blake, and was predeceased by her former husband and lifelong friend, Bob.

Chris was also a treasured aunt to Joan, Elizabeth, Michael, Kristyn, Rachel, Michaela, Annie, Bill, Katie, Mari, Jack, Ellie, Luke, Nick, Katie Jo, Tony, Jeff, Darla, Zachary, Nathan, Benjamin, Rebecca, Bradley, Kendrix, Silas, Jett, Macklin, Bill, Katalina, Owen, Marisol, Sophia, Katherine, and Rosalyn.

Chris is remembered for her unwavering faith, bold sense of adventure, and the deep, lasting relationships she cultivated with friends, family, and colleagues.

Upon graduating from Natrona County High School, she embarked on a journey to Fort Collins alongside her lifelong friend, Kim. She attended Colorado State University before completing her business degree at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. It was there she met Bob, her future husband and adventure partner. Their shared love of dancing, travel, and embracing every opportunity for fun defined their unique bond.

Chris was an accomplished businesswoman, known for her tenacity in industries where the odds were often stacked against her. She began her career in the oil and gas industry in Houston, Texas, before settling in Denver, where she lived for over 30 years. Breaking numerous glass ceilings, she rose to Vice President of Marketing in the energy sector before transitioning to the nonprofit world, where she found immense fulfillment as an executive at Big Brothers Big Sisters. Her passion for empowering children left an indelible mark on countless lives.

In 2006, Chris made a bold career shift into financial advising. Undeterred by the challenges of a male-dominated field and a historic recession, she flourished. Her perseverance and success served as an inspiration, particularly to her many nieces. As her niece, Elizabeth, put it, "Aunt Chris was a feminist in action, not in name," a legacy that continues to inspire the next generation of strong women.

Alongside her professional achievements, Chris remained a beacon of faith, carrying forward the devotion instilled in her by her mother. She dedicated much of her time to serving Saint Catherine's Greek Orthodox Church, where she was an active leader and longtime member of the Parish Council.

Notwithstanding all of her achievements, her pride and joy and favorite topic of conversation was her son, Blake.

Chris’s legacy is one of resilience, love, and fearless pursuit of what truly mattered. While her presence will be deeply missed, her spirit will live on in the countless lives she touched. We take solace in knowing that she is now free from the burdens of her illness, soaring once more in the boundless adventure she so deeply cherished.

Chris was devastated by her diagnosis of Alzheimer's, which she fought with all her might and determination. She continued to live life to the fullest and spent her last years in Casper, enjoying time with her family and some of her closest friends, Angie, Kim, Debbie, Diane and Becky.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests donating to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She would be honored to help provide a child with light in their fight against a terrible illness.

The Trisagion and Celebration of Life will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Fri. Mar. 14, 2025 at Bustard & Jacoby Funeral Home. The funeral will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Sat. Mar. 15, 2025 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Interment will follow in Highland Cemetery.