Christine's Memory Wall
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Michelle and Melissa,
I am sorry to have to be out of town Saturday.
I would have liked to see you again.
I remember each of you being born,
and later at high school. Those were some good times!
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Tim Pschigoda
November 16th, 2018 at 12:00am
We were neighbors for a long time, always a joy to talk with. You will be deeply missed.
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Pamela R Troutwine
November 11th, 2018 at 12:00am
Melissa and Michelle, I am so sorry about your mother/best friend. She was a wonderful person. You two were blessed to have such a wonderful mother as she was blessed to have two wonderful and caring daughters. As you know, I met your mother on several occasions but didn't know her well. (However, I do remember her long hair and her making the choice to get it cut, her planning and bringing much of the food from Michigan to Wisconsin to your holiday dinners, and getting your annual family camping weekend in order). Just from what I learned from you two, especially Melissa, she loved and cared for you two very much and would have done anything in the world to make your life happy and stress free. I know you both are having a hard time right now and I wish there was something I could do to make it better. Be thankful for the time you had with her and for all your friends and the rest of your family. Melissa and Michelle, I will keep you two in my thoughts and prayers. Your mother will never be forgotten. I love you both. XO
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Annette Hayden
November 10th, 2018 at 12:00am
Chris,
When I was 5 I met you. At 10, I sat behind your desk on several occasions - some to work, some to visit. I shared aspirations of attending Harvard and becoming a pediatrician while doing hair to pay the way. I made regular visits to you at that same desk until working with you at age 20. Though I never went to Harvard and never did hair, you never stopped believing in my dreams.
When I found out about my daughter, you were one of the first people I showed the sonogram to. When I decided to go to law school, you were the first. With you, I have so many fond memories and I thank you for that. Your life was a gift in more ways than even my extensive vocabulary is equipped to describe.
Though I struggle to find a way to grieve your loss, I find comfort in the belief that you are at peace. Though your chair sits empty and your desk inhabited it will forever be your desk and your chair. The room it sits in will always be your office and visits to your office will never be the same. Your kindness and smile will be missed long after the shock of your passing fades.
We never shared "mushy" moments. We were both too tough for that. I am certain you would be disappointed by the amount of crying I have done these past couple of weeks. But it is only because I love you so much. But no worries. Buttercup will suck it up soon, I promise. You are very dearly missed.
Always and Forever,
Kid
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Lourise Martin
November 8th, 2018 at 12:00am
I will miss my friend. Chris was always a good sounding board, good listener. She loved her family very much. She was funny and loved to decorate her desk for the different seasons and "Hump back Wednesday" because you have to celebrate any chance you get. Very missed, much love to the family.
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Brenda Morris
November 6th, 2018 at 12:00am
