Craig Joseph Lanning

Craig Joseph Lanning, 45, of Denver, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 19, 2021. He was born to Denise and John Lanning on April 23, 1976. Craig graduated from George Washington High School, Denver, received the BS degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and received the MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado, Denver.

Craig was instrumental in building the Bioengineering Department at the CU Anschutz campus where he carried out research, and he taught bioengineering courses at the CU Denver campus. His research centered around the development of new methods for cardiac care, and he received the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine Nightingale Prize for his research paper detailing a novel prosthetic heart valve.

Craig was passionate about teaching technology to students. He enjoyed bicycling and joined his father on the RAGBRAI bicycle ride across Iowa on several occasions. Craig's artistic side included creating visual art, playing piano and saxophone, and cooking. He also enjoyed attending Bronco games and working on the 5.0 liter Mustang.

Craig is survived by his parents, his former wife Mary Patricia Kaluk, his brother and sister-in-law Miles and Meredith Lanning and their children Ainsley and Emery, and his brother and sister-in-law Adam and Jamie Lanning and their children Payton and Owen. He is also survived by several loving aunts, uncles, cousins and his adored Havanese canine companion Rosie.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made in the name of Craig Joseph Lanning to one of the following:
Dumb Friends League
2080 S. Quebec St
Denver, CO 80231
Dumb Friends League (convio.net)

Center for Bioengineering, University of CO
In Memorial of Craig Lanning
12705 E. Montview Blvd., Suite 100
Aurora, CO 80045
http://www.giving.cu.edu/CraigLanning

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
1 Del Mar Circle
Aurora, CO 80011
https://www.ststephensaurora.org/give

A service is planned for Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 11:00 am at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 1 Del Mar Circle, Aurora, CO 80110. A reception will follow.