Chris was intelligent, funny, engaging and very kind-hearted. He loved music, movies, riding his bicycles (endlessly), and animals; especially his dogs Beethoven, Bailey, Murray, Buddy and Mazzy. He raised funds for and volunteered at dog rescues. At the drop of a hat, he would stop everything to help rescue and care for stray dogs. He also enjoyed spending time with, and feeding treats to, horses at the barns where his mom kept her horse, Dakota.

Even if or when he had very little, without hesitation, Chris would also help people in need, each and every day of his life. He was insightful and politically liberal; an advocate for equity for all.

He lived life in the moment and appreciated both cloudy and blue sky days.

Chris will be deeply missed and forever loved by his mother Gina as well as by surviving family members and friends.

His spirit rides on with the wind always at his back.