Christine Helen Stricklan Reeths

July 18, 1962 - August 10, 2024

Christine Stricklan Reeths passed away quietly and gently August 10, 2024 at her home in Glendale, Oregon.

Chris was born July 18, 1962, in Salmon, Idaho.

She was still an infant when our family moved to Grants Pass, Oregon. Our family moved frequently for Dad's work, and we lived in many towns in Idaho, Oregon, California and others growing up but Grants Pass and Southern Oregon drew Chris back.

Chris was the 3rd sibling in our family of 4 kids, and the middle sister of the 3 girls. She was a sweet, quiet little girl with usually wild, waving auburn hair and sparkling hazel eyes, and who also had an impulsive, impetuous and spicy side, and was sometimes a feisty little spitfire. She grew up to be a deeply loving, generous, kind hearted woman, but one who was still impulsive and spicy, and, yes, a bit bossy. She was sometimes insufferably hard headed. But also so very incredibly soft hearted and loving and caring. She was the first to admit that she has made some unfortunate choices in life, and she had many regrets that weighed heavy on her heart to her last day. She had to be reminded occasionally of her so many admirable traits such as her incredible strength, resilience, determination, generosity, and kind heart. She was beautiful.

Our family moved back to Salmon, Idaho around 1974, and Chris attended schools there and made many life long friends, and got into some mischief now and then, I'm sure. Chris was very young when her twin boys, Daniel and Dustin Reese were born in 1979. No matter what happened in life, she loved those boys fiercely and with all her heart til the day she died. Besides her two boys, her greatest pride and joy in her life was her two grandchildren, Peyton and Cade. She wasn't able and hadn't seen them often, but the deep, pure love of a grandmother for her grandbabies was there, regardless.

Chris was a true MS Warrior. She had struggled with the extremely debilitating progressive MS and other health issues for 30+ years, but the past 4 or 5 were devastating. She would get knocked down but would readjust her crown, reset and always tried to have some bit of hope no matter how increasingly difficult life was for her. This woman endured more pain and setbacks than anyone should ever have to. But she would always say, "it'll be ok. I'm fine." No complaining, and she didn't want to worry anyone. Finally, her poor body was too worn and she was just too tired and could go no more.

We are so very thankful for her dear friend and roommate, Norman Melson, who cared for Chris and took care of her the past 4 years. Norman's heart is made of gold. His caring, patience and dedication toward her can't be overstated.

Chris was predeceased by her parents, Robert W Stricklan (2005) and Marie Stricklan (2022); her brother Robert J Stricklan ( 2023).

Chris is survived by the truest love of her life, Don Reeths, her sons Daniel (Kendra) Reese and Dustin (Jennifer) Reese and her much loved grandchildren, Cade and Peyton. Also surviving are sisters Kelly (Roger) Haynes, and Trudi (Mike) Hensley, special cousin Lisa Boehmer, as well as many nieces and nephews and their children, and her little dog Sammie. And, not least, her dearest friend Peggy.

Chris's wishes were cremation and to have no formal services. Gardening and growing vegetables and flowers was a passion of hers. We might suggest planting something beautiful and lasting in her memory. She would love that.

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