Obituary: Craig Richard Kitto
and last updated 2021-02-17 10:32:30-05
Craig Richard Kitto, 45, died from injuries sustained in an avalanche on Sunday, February 14, 2021, in Bozeman, MT.
Craig was born on July 16, 1975, in Helena, MT to Richard and Elaine (Eicher) Kitto.
Craig grew up in the Toston-Radersburg area on the Kitto Ranch under the cowboy tutelage of his Grampa Kenny, and his Dad, Rick. Craig graduated from Broadwater High School, a real Bulldog, in Townsend in 1994. Craig attended Montana State University, achieving both a Bachelorâs and a Masterâs Degree in History Education, class of 1999. While attending MSU, Craig met the love of his life, Lana Habicht, and they were married on March 12, 1999. He and Lana were always having a new adventure, whether on the lake surfing or on the mountain barely keeping up with their girls. Craig and Lanaâs daughter, Kenna Dawn, was born in 2003, and daughter, Mollie Anne, was born in 2006. The family loved to travel together. Craig loved to camp, and he always attracted multiple fellow campers because of his enjoyment of the craft. He was an amazing Dad, not only to his two girls, but also a father figure to countless children who loved his warm, affectionate manner in their schools.