Chris was a great friend and a truly beautiful soul.

We shared simple, meaningful joys together — hiking, kayaking, berry and blueberry picking, and ending our days at our favorite pizza place or visiting breweries we loved.

He was an intellectual with a deep curiosity about the world, and a true foodie who loved exploring restaurants with friends. Food was one of the ways Chris brought people together.

Every year, when the wisteria was in bloom — around his birthday — Chris hosted his barbecue for all of us. Friends gathered, everyone brought food, and we shared it together in laughter and warmth. He was a wonderful cook, and those days, filled with generosity and friendship, will never be forgotten.

Chris will be deeply missed by so many. His kindness, intellect, and love for life touched all of us.

I will miss him dearly and carry his memory with me always.