Christopher STARR

CHRISTOPHER STARR left his physical body on October 17, 2018. He was 45. He is deeply loved by his family and we are devastated by his sudden death. He is survived by his three daughters, Lara, Ella and Logan; wife, Lee Anne, mother of his first born Meggz; siblings, Russell and Alida; mother and father, Donna and Michael; nephew and niece, Connor and Caitlin; and many more who adore him. Chris Starr was an inventor, natural athlete, and daredevil. He was an exceptional father, brother, son, husband, cousin, uncle and friend. He found peace in the mountains and on the water. He loved old school rap, metal, Zeppelin and The Beatles. He rescued animals and loved his doggie Opal. He was a writer and could fix anything. He liked mafia pasta, biker rings, tattoos, watches, the Muppets, The Beast Pt.2, and could make anyone laugh. There wasn't a water tank he didn't like to fix twice. He knew how to be there for others but also did whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted. He had a fascination with wild turkeys. He had a green thumb, could make any seed sprout, and was a fish whisperer - his strong Mohawk magic enabled him to catch bigger fish at 5 years of age than grown men. He was deeply connected to nature, liked cribbage, card games, car dancing, movies and driving. He was a rebel teacher for 18 years. Once when instructed that 'only the positive impacts of colonialism be taught', he put that portion of curriculum up on display so his students could see how slanted the education system is. He had a penchant for fresh kicks, crazy hair, boat rides, spending other people's money, BBQs, anything Star Wars, and movies. As a child he was obsessed with grasshoppers and frogs. He once battled 5 raccoons with a hot water gun in the dead of night and lost. He also had standoffs with bears and bragged about them. He was a fearless advocate for First Nations students, and a devoted teacher. Free spirit, Chris always showed up late, and tirelessly sided with the underdog. None of us could stay mad at him. We miss his laughter already, but energy can neither be created nor destroyed. There will be celebrations of life on November 17 (Innisfil), December 15 (Collingwood), February 23 (Calgary) and May 24 (Cognashene). For information on addresses and times and to share good memories, please visit CaringBridge.com.