In memory of

Chris Medley

Hood River, OR

July 1, 1981 - April 26, 2026

Jul 1, 1981 - Apr 26, 2026

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In memory of

Chris Medley

Passed

April 26, 2026
Born

July 1, 1981
Resided

Hood River, OR

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Thank you for your well wishes and condolences. We've created this page for all those who knew and loved Chris to share memories, photos, and videos. With no obligation to contribute, we are also collecting optional donations to create a memorial bench for Chris at Marina Park in Bingen.

Ahead of the upcoming Celebration of Life on May 30th, we'll be compiling photos for a slide show, and you may contribute by uploading photos to this site or to our Google Photos album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/2ui… and add songs that remind you of Chris to our shared playlist "Medley's Mix" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/play…

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Christopher “Chris” Medley

July 1, 1981 – April 26, 2026

Christopher “Chris” Medley, beloved son, partner, brother, friend, and adventurer, passed away on April 26, 2026, in Chamonix, France. He was 44 years old. Born on July 1, 1981, in Miami, Florida, Chris lived a life defined by boundless curiosity, deep generosity, and an extraordinary love for the natural world. His passing leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough …

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We're planning two celebrations of life for Chris: 1) Celebration of life gathering at the waterfront in Hood River on May 30, 2026. 2) Summer Solstice send-off on Mt. Hood on June 21, 2026. More details to come as plans solidify.