Dustin Craghead

Dustin Nicolas Craghead was born on April 3, 1988 and passed away on January 17, 2026, in West Valley City, Utah. He was originally from South Jordan, Utah.

Dustin was known by friends and family as a kind and loyal friend who cared deeply for others. He touched many lives in quiet, meaningful ways and left gentle impressions on the hearts of those who knew him. With his warm smile and soft presence, Dustin brought light to those around him. He had a special way of making people smile and laugh, even during difficult moments, and his kindness and love will be remembered always.

Dustin is survived by his parents, Donna Marie Busenbark and Kevin Patric Craghead (Susan); his siblings, Hunter Craghead (Maddi), Remington Craghead (Vianna), Maddie Ludwig (Colton Wilson), and Tanner Busenbark; and his beloved nephew, Leo Craghead, and niece, Sutton Wilson, and grandparents, Elizabeth Hess Udy (Harold) and Arlen Craghead (Sherrill)

Dustin was reunited with his grandmother, Colleen Robertson Craghead; his great-grandmother, Malinda Dustin Hess; his grandfather, Clair Dustin Hess; his aunt, Tina Hess Velazquez; and his uncle, Levi.

Dustin was deeply loved and will be gently missed by all who knew him.
May he now find peace, rest, and comfort, surrounded by love.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, February 4th, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Carden Memorial School in Salt Lake City, Utah. 1452 E. 2700 S., Salt Lake City, UT 84106

Should friends and family desire, memorial contributions may be made in Dustin’s honor to Odyssey House or the Utah Humane Society:

https://www.odysseyhouse.org/donation

https://donate.utahhumane.org/campaign/687674/donate?c_src=25SITEBUTTON