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Christopher Wayne Bugbee

Christopher Bugbee Obituary

BUGBEE, Christopher Wayne
Oct. 31, 1966-Apr. 4, 2004
One of a kind, fiercely loyal with a generous heart and loving soul. Thank you for sharing your life with us. You will always be remembered. Loving son of Vern Bugbee of Saratoga, CA and Priscilla Bugbee of Roseville, CA. Loyal brother of Stephen, Robin and Rebecca. Devoted uncle to Jacob, Jeremiah, Kellen, Taylor, Kameron and Conor. Surrogate uncle to many others. Christopher is survived by his grandmother, Ann Anderson of Minnesota and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A great carpenter by trade, who loved his job but also loved fishing, golf, riding his motorcycle, cheering for his beloved Sacramento Kings and Oakland Raiders and spending time with his family and friends. Friends and loved ones are invited to join us to celebrate his life and share memories on Saturday April 10, 2004 at 11am at Orangevale Community Center 6826 Hazel Avenue, Orangevale, CA. For further information call 916-708-1347.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Apr. 8 to Apr. 11, 2004.

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94 Entries

Rebecca Bugbee

April 3, 2019

Hi Christopher,
It will be 15 years tomorrow and I just cant believe it. What I wouldnt give to be able to see you again. I have been thinking about you a lot. I smile when I think of your laugh, your playfulness, and your silliness. I wish I could hear you sing a song, tell me a story or a joke or just give me a big hug. Holidays are just not the same without you. Life is not the same without you. Thanks for being such a good brother to me. You were my biggest fan and biggest protector. You were so generous, loyal and loving. I miss you like crazy. I love you Christopher. I am so thankful that I had you in my life and I hope that you knew how much you meant to me. Your little sister, Bec

Your niece Kellen

February 5, 2014

Hi Uncle Chris, we miss you. Adelynn is a year and a half now and I can't help but imagine how much she would have loved you. You were and always will be the most loving and nonjudgmental person I have ever met. You would have held her in your arms and fallen immediately in love. Jon would have loved you just as much. He is loyal and kind and passionate like you. You, him and Grampy would have had some great conversations. He makes me happy, and he is the kind of dad that every girl wants. He is amazing, you would approve. Kameron has a boyfriend now and we all like him a lot. He is crazy about her and she is crazy for him. All we want is for her to be happy, and she is. I think about you all the time, especially when we add new family members. Karen is great and we all LOvE her. Conor is amazing all of us with his talents. We are happy. Grandma is improving everyday after her stroke, she surprises all of us. She is a fighter and were hoping she will be with us for a long time. We feel you with us everyday, we feel your love and your spirit. We miss you, and will never forget you... I love you Uncle Chris...

Priscilla Bugbee

October 31, 2012

Oh how I wish you were here to BE 46 years old...I miss you so very much and love you more than can be expressed in words..........mom

October 31, 2011

It's sad that you're not here to celebrate your 45th Birthday with us, but know that you are missed greatly and loved always, by every one of us, each in our own private remembering. I love you so very much. Always, mom

November 8, 2010

I can't believe you would have been 44 this year. I miss you so much. The passing of each year only gets slightly easier but it still hurts so much that you are gone. It helps to know that Dad is with you. I love you baby brother. Happy Birthday.

October 31, 2010

Happy Birthday!

Priscilla Bugbee

April 5, 2010

As usual, our family 'Easter gathering" was a lilttle less rowdy (but not by much, 'cause your nephews are following in your footsteps)but all in all it was a wonderful day. We had some 'extras' at the table and it reminded me of some Easters past. Remember all the holiday dinners when we'd have 'strays' joining us and how much fun that was?
You were sorely missed but we talked of good times and how thankful we were to have had them, and also thankful that you have a friend like Jeanne.
God Bless you, Jeanne, you never forget.
Love,
your Mom

Jeanne Larsson

April 4, 2010

I love you and miss you. Happy Easter my friend!

Jeanne Larsson

April 5, 2009

I miss you so much. Driving home yesterday the radio played all your songs just to show me that you will always be with me. Thank you for living a life so full of happy memories that it overshadows the sorrow this day brings every year.

April 4, 2009

It's hard to believe it has been five years without your prescence. But you have never left our hearts and our family gatherings always have a 'Christopher Story'. I have hamhocks cooking on my stove and I will drive out to Blanche Lake this afternoon and maybe, just maybe I'll spot an eagle.....

I Love You,
Mom

October 30, 2008

On this, your Birthday, all I am able to say and feel is, Oh how much I miss you.....and then to just be grateful that our family and your friends had you in our lives for the time we were given. We were truly blessed.

I Love You,
Mom

Jeanne Larsson

October 21, 2008

We've begun a major interior remodel on the house last week. The kitchen floor was pretty slippery from drywall dust, perfect for moonwalking. I coldn't help but think of you teaching me to moonwalk on my mom's kitchen floor after your house flooded. I taught Tyler to moonwalk, although not with the flair you were naturally born with, and when he asked where in the world did I learn to do that, I told him our moonwalk story. Thank you....and every dance on the kitchen floor we didn't have before....when I look to the sky something tells me you're here with me....and you make everything alright...I love you.

Priscilla Bugbee

April 4, 2008

Four years ago our lives were forever altered and everything we do as a family will never again be as it was. But I thank God that I had a life with you in it for the precious time we had. Time doesn't lessen the hurt, it just makes it different. I miss you my son, but I will love you forever.
Mom

Jeanne Larsson

April 3, 2008

I miss you no less then the day you left us. I just thank God that he was kind enough to put you on this earth so that I'd have the honor of calling you my friend. No amount of time, or no circumstance can ever take that away. It's mine forever. Thank you for being you and continuing to fill our sunny afternoons with laughter and love because of the many many memories you've left us all with. I love you always. Until we meet again my friend...

Priscilla Bugbee

October 31, 2007

Missing you so very much on your Birthday. There is a huge void in our family circle that we now can fill only with memories.....we are doing that today.

I love you, Christopher.

Mom

Jess Roden

November 2, 2006

Absolutely thinking of you Chris.
Love you,
Jess

Priscilla Bugbee

October 31, 2006

Christopher....There are so many memories that come flooding back on this day, your birthday. Some make us cry, but so many more make us smile, or even laugh and more importantly, leave us with such a feeling of gratitude for having had you in our lives.
I will never stop missing you and loving you.......
Mom

Robin Bugbee

October 12, 2006

thinking about you a LOT lately......especially with your birthday coming up. Would have been the big 4-0. I miss you so much. The memory of your laughter keeps me going...........
I LOVE YOU

Donna Berg (Gillespie)

April 8, 2006

Christopher...You will always be in my thoughts and memories. I Love You.

Donna

Priscilla Bugbee

April 4, 2006

Dear Christopher,

April 4th is especially hard, not just because we will miss you more on this particular day but because it is a reminder of just how long we've been without you. Life does go on...but never as it was, and that has been the hardest thing to accept.

I miss you so very much and I hold you close in my heart, always.

I love you

Mom

Jeanne Larsson

April 4, 2006

It's hard to believe two years have passed since I've seen you. Time doesn't heal all wounds. You just have to learn to live with those that cut the deepest. There is peace in knowing you are in very good company. So many things have changed since you left us. Some for the better and some not. I'm just grateful that no matter how much time has passed I can still hear you sing and laugh. Thank you for that my friend. Until we meet again.

Priscilla Bugbee

December 23, 2005

Dear Christopher,

'I'll have a blue Christmas without you-I'll be so blue thinking about you' I have a really hard time with that particular song this time of year. You are so much in my heart and I feel your presence in so many ordinary instances that I forget for a moment,(but only a moment), that you are gone from our lives and nothing will ever be exactly the same again. Christmases are a little too quiet for us now--you were always so 'there'.

I have a new cat, named Simon, and I can't help but think how much you two would love each other. I'm sorry he won't get to know you. I miss you so terribly, and I love you more than I can ever express in words.

Mom

Rebecca Bugbee

November 1, 2005

Christopher,

On your birthday, I woke up wishing I could call you and be the first one to wish you a happy birthday. Although I wasn't able to make the call, I wished it anyway. I laugh when I remember a few of your birthday dinners, like the time you fell asleep before we could sing happy birthday and watch you blow out the candles. I also remember one time you never made it home at all and we had to celebrate your birthday without you. ha ha. We still celebrate your birthday in our own way. We had you favorite, Mom's swedish meatballs for dinner because that was always your request. I wish you were here. I miss my big brother. I love you with all of my heart. Your little sister, Beck

Robin

October 31, 2005

Brother,

I miss you so much. Today was tough. I so wanted to hear your voice. I wish you were here.

Donna Berg

October 30, 2005

Dear Christopher...Happy Birthday. I know I'm a day early but i have been thinking about you all day, remembering all the fun times we had. I will cherish them always. Love You!

Donna

Jess

July 16, 2005

Christopher~

I was just thinking about you and smiling.

We ABSOLUTELY felt you at the lake this year, you let your presense known a few times, and I wanted you to know that we felt it, and we knew it...

say hi to Uncle Vern and Uncle Owen for me...

always in my thoughts,

Jess xo xo xo xo

Jeanne Larsson

July 15, 2005

I really really miss you.

Jacob Bugbee

June 10, 2005

i miss you so much it makes me wanna scream. I sit back and cry and get angry that i dont have my uncle to talk to or play around with. i have gotten over that anger and i am so happy that i even had an uncle that was as special as you. You lit up every room you walked in. You cheered up everybody you talked to. It was truly a blessing having you in my life regardless of how long. I can think of many words to describe but SPECIAL is the one that best fits. I love you and so does the whole family. thank you for being such a good uncle to me.

P.S.- tell grampy i love him

Kellen Clift

June 10, 2005

Christopher- it's been over a year since you passed and to tell you the truth it hasn't gotten much easier to deal with. I still cry when i see your picture on my wall, but I smile when i think of that day that we spent together. Remembering your laugh and the smile that came with it are truely the only things that get me by. I miss you more than you'll ever know. Take care of Grandpa. I love you, Christopher.

Priscilla Bugbee

May 8, 2005

Christopher,

Being a mother is the absolute best thing about my life and it has also become the saddest. Today is Mother's Day and you are gone but I am so grateful for all the memories & reminders of when you were still with us. Of course there are tears but there is also laughter and I will forever continue to be----"the greatest fan of your life." Love, Mom

Mardi Harmer

April 26, 2005

I hope you and your dad are getting in a good game of golf... tell Matty I love him, I am sure he is part of your foursome. I love you guys take care of each other up there in heaven

donna berg

April 7, 2005

Christopher...you are so dearly missed by soo many. I will cherish and be forever thankful for our last "run-in" with eachother. We sat and talked for hours. It never mattered to you how much time had passed since we had seen eachother. The greeting and goodbye were always the same...that great big smile and unforgetable bear hug. I am blessed to have had you in my life. You are always in my thoughts.

Love You!

Donna

kameron clift

April 5, 2005

Unlce Chris

I love you more and more as moments pass, because i know that every minute of the day i get closer to seeing your face, I just really so much want to see your face, pictures just aren't enough, its never the same going into Uncle Steves house and not seeing you or hearing your voice in the next room. I will never lose hope of seeing you again. I will love you always and forever.

Love,your niece, Kameron

Jeanne Larsson

April 4, 2005

I’ve heard time heals all wounds. I guess some take a little longer then others, and maybe some just don’t completely heal. I know you are still there Chris, we still feel you. I think we always will. I hope we always will. Losing you is the most painful thing I’ve ever experienced. I’ve thought a lot about if I could go back in time, and never have met you, and never experienced your loss, would I change things? My answer is no. I would rather have loved you, and lost you, instead of never knowing you at all. There isn’t one single day that I don’t think of you, and ultimately smile, even laugh out loud to myself. Thank you for all the things you’ve done in the past year. Those little things, and especially the big one’s, that let us know we have our own personal guardian angel there to keep us safe and soothe our souls. I miss you...Until we meet again my friend...

Mardi Harmer

April 3, 2005

Tommorrow will be a year since you left. Today a year ago was the last time I saw you. I beleive strongly you are taking care of some of us here and it does not go unnoticed. Its funny cause none of us doubt the validity of some of the things happening, we knew you.

You are just like your mother... you go to the ones who need you most at the time. Thank you Chris for all you continue to do to for those who need you most. I may not need you at the time but I would sure love a visit from you, the last time you came to my house you kept knocking your picture down, one time to the floor. I think that one was for Conor cause it sure got his attention. We love you... Austin, Gary Dawn, Alan, Chris,Brogie and Ellie all send their LOVE too. Tell Matty I love and miss him. Talk at you soon.

Love Mardi

Mardi (Bugbee) Harmer

February 11, 2005

Treasured uncle of my beautiful sons... wonderful brother in law... I miss you sooo much. Conor and I watched the DVD of you again this morning and last night over and over again. God I miss you!!! What an empty feeling we are left with. It just isn't the same down here without you! Please give Matty a kiss for me and know how much we all love you! forever and ever and ever. I love you

Mardi

Jake Bugbee

January 11, 2005

I am still in denial about everything that has happened. Every day i wake up missing you more and more it keeps getting harder but i love you too death and feel you with me at all times. You were the best uncle any of us could ever ask for. There aren't any words to explain how special of a person you are. I love you with all my heart and will never stop thinking about you.

Donna Berg

December 27, 2004

Christopher,

I think of you all the time....Merry Christmas.

Love, Donna

Robin Bugbee

December 26, 2004

Little brother.......

These past few weeks leading up to Christmas have been especially hard without you. I missed those numerous phone calls on Christmas Eve (when you would wait to do your "power shopping") asking about EXACTLY what the kids wanted and where to find it. You always tried so hard to make Christmas wonderful for everyone in your family. We missed you so much yesterday....thought about you all day....talked about you all day. We had a surprising calm about us though, and I know it was because you were truly there in spirit, taking care of us, getting us through the day..............still managing to help us have a wonderful Christmas. Miss you brother.......

Love, Robin

Priscilla Bugbee

December 25, 2004

Chris, my heart aches every day but today especially brings back so many memories of past Christmases when you were such a BIG part of all our lives. I can feel your prescence in so many ways....... I thank God for those wonderful memories and I thank God for you. I will love you forever.

Kimberly Haugen

November 3, 2004

Oh Christopher,

I really really miss you!!! You were such a constant in my life for so many years. Always there to give me moral support and tell me everything would be ok. You were a true friend during some very tough times in my life. Thank you for helping me to become a stronger person. I can still hear you calling me "Kimbo" as you so fondly loved to do. I know I will hear you call me by that nick-name again one day, which helps to ease the void in my heart! Untill we meet again my friend; it is so comforting to know that your spirit is always within reach. Now you are a constant in my memories and they always leave me smiling!!! May God forever Bless your family, which you loved so dearly and give them the comfort and strength to deal with the loss they feel always. You and your family will remain constantly in my thoughts and prayers!!!

Love & Freindship

Always & Forever

Kimbo!!!

Jeanne Larsson

November 1, 2004

My Dear Friend,

There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I miss you so much. At this very moment I can hear you voice singing:

"Someone has a birthday, I wonder who?". Through my tears of sorrow, I smile, because I had you in my life. The impact you left will stay forever in my heart and wash away my tears. I love you forever!!!

Kameron Clift

October 31, 2004

Uncle Chris

Everyday I think of you and it is hard not to cry. A lot of times I want to bawl my eyes out. But I know you are still with us everyday of our lives and I know you will never ever leave us. There are no words to explain how much I love you. No one can ever replace you in my heart. I wish I could watch your dvd all day long if I had a portable dvd player. I just love you soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much! No one will ever know how much I do love you.

Love always and forever, your niece, Kameron

Kellen Clift

October 31, 2004

Uncle Chris,

Four days before we lost you, I was fortunate enough to spend the whole day with you. There is not a day that goes by that I don't thank God that I got to spend that time with you....laughing and sharing each others' wacky sense of humor, watching the "Women's Network" and schooling each other on what colors to use in our "Rugrats" coloring book. On that day you helped me overcome, even if it was just for a moment, my fear of spiders by helping me catch my favorite one.

Even though you're not here physically, the things you've taught me I will always remember. Like, not taking the ones you care about for granted, never letting a single moment pass you by, and always trying to find the humor in even the most difficult of situations. Thinking of the fact that I'll never again feel one of your big bear hugs or hear your contagious laugh from the other room makes life seem unbearable but then I remember that sooner or later we'll be together again, watching "Lifetime" and listening to our favorite music and most of all........laughing.

I will always miss you and love you with all of my heart.

Love, Kellen

Donna Berg (Gillespie)

October 31, 2004

Dear Christopher.........

Thinking about you today...and always. Happy Birthday.

Love you & Miss you,

Donna

Dear Pris, Vern, Steve, Robin, & Becky,

Thinking of all of you today & always too. Though today will be extra hard on all of you...know that Christopher's many many many.....memories will forever remain alive in all of us. Even though i did not see much of him over recent years...I love him dearly, as i do all of you. Again...Happy Birthday Christopher! Love you all,

Donna

Robin Bugbee

October 31, 2004

Christopher,

Today is your birthday and I wish more than anything in the world that I could give you a big hug and tell you "Happy Birthday"... but I can't. Instead your family will gather today to celebrate your life and be thankful for the wonderful memories that we have of you. I can still hear that hearty laugh of yours and the way you used to sing your favorite songs at the top of your lungs. I hope those memories never fade. I am so thankful that I had someone like you in mine and my children's lives. I always felt like you were my greatest fan. Always supportive, protective, and with truly unconditional love. I can only hope that you know how much we loved and cared about you.

I still struggle with the fact that you are gone and this incredible ache in my heart will never go away. I miss you more than words can express. I love you forever..........

Robin

"...when I look to the sky, something tells me you're here with me........"

Priscilla Bugbee

October 28, 2004

Thank you to everyone who has signed this Guest Book. There are not enough words to let you know what your expressions of love and sympathy have meant to us. God bless you.

Priscilla Bugbee

October 28, 2004

Christopher, as October 31st nears and your family gathers on your birthday, we are made even more aware of our loss. I am so grateful for family and friends with whom to share the tears and amazingly enough, the smiles also. There are so many pictures, so much music and other daily reminders that you never seem far away. My head has accepted that you're gone, my heart never will........there's a hole in my world that will be there 'till the day I die. I love you.

Mom

Donna Berg

September 3, 2004

Always in my thoughts...Forever in my heart...I love you Christopher.

Donna

Whitney Beck

September 2, 2004

To the Bugbee's,

I just wanted to thank you guys for the wonderful experiences shared during this past summer. I had the best time in Minnesota and even more fun being around all of you. You are such a wonderful family and I am sure that Chris was just the same. Although I knew him, I wish I had the opportunity to have him there with us this summer, I felt like I got to know everyone so much better. It's hard to see him gone and to see all of you hurt from it, I am very sorry and am always thinking about him...especially when "The Reason" comes on. I will never forget about you guys and love you very much. Thank you for making me feel so comfortable and welcoming to your family.

Thank you for sharing your life with us

August 22, 2004

Christopher w/Becky and Robin - getting ready to fly to Arizona

August 22, 2004

Chris with his "catch" in Minnesota

August 22, 2004

Uncle Chris w/the boys- Chris, brother Stephen, nephews Jake, Conor, Taylor and Jeremiah in Minnesota

August 22, 2004

Chris-up to his usual tricks

August 22, 2004

Becky, Stephen, Robin and Christopher Bugbee-1990

August 22, 2004

Christopher at Havasu Falls in Grand Canyon on a very memorable trip with Becky and Robin- 1998

August 15, 2004

Jeanne Larsson

August 13, 2004

Missing you more with each passing day. Thank you Robin, for the music, it soothes my soul.

shari whisler(prochnow)

July 12, 2004

I am so sorry for the loss a a charished friend. I have not seen Chris for awhile, but I have so many memories and pictures. He always treated me as a little sister even though I came into the picture late in their lives. I did not meet and become great friends with the Bugbee family untill 1985 when I moved here from Il. I am just so shocked and taken over with grief and sadness. I just wish I could have seen him more throughout the last couple of years. Chris I love you and will miss skiing with you. love Shari and her family.

Jill Stanfield

June 24, 2004

Upon the notification of the loss of a former friend from high school, my heart was filled with sadness. My prayers are filled with thoughts of the family.

I felt fortunate to have seen Chris recently, as we reminisced about the good old days from school. The many people he has touched through his eventful live will truly miss Chris.

Jill (Wedgworth) Stanfield

Debbie Dolan

June 5, 2004

Dear Bugbee family, though I really only know you Vern, I'm so deeply sorry for all of you. I can't imagine your pain but it must be comforting to read all the love that has been put in these letters. It is a true testimony of the love you all have as a family. I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts.

Stephen, Robin & Becky Bugbee

May 30, 2004

".......I just want you to know...I've found a reason for me, to change who I used to be. A reason to start over new, and the reason is you. I've found a reason to show a side of me you didn't know. A reason for all that I do, and the reason is you........."

"...While I float along this ocean. I can feel you like a notion that I hope will never leave. When I look to the sky, something tells me you're here with me. You make everything all right. And when I feel like I'm lost, something tells me you're here with me. I can always find my way when you are here...."

Christopher, we feel your presence everywhere and it is comforting. We feel you here with us, watching over us. You have made each of us a better person and we will NEVER forget you.

We love you and miss you every day.

Your forever, loving brother and sisters, Stephen, Robin & Becky

Jeanne Larsson

May 25, 2004

I’ve struggled now for weeks with the thought of how to summarize into a few paragraphs something that had taken a lifetime to build. My, “fiercely loyal” friendship with Chris Bugbee. Words cannot express the emptiness in my heart that I feel everyday that he has been gone. I feel honored and blessed to have so many memories, hundreds, if not thousands, to carry with me everyday the sorrow begins to set in. It is those wonderful memories that will overcome the emptiness. As teenagers Chris always said, “I’m gonna be a millionaire by the time I’m 30”. If I had a nickel for every time I heard that, I’d be the millionaire. Chris may not have had the material millions he once dreamed of, but what he did have, and gave to those around him, was invaluable and priceless. Chris was rich beyond his wildest dreams. All of us can only hope and dream to be as rich as him. I can still hear his unique laughter, see his genuine smile, and feel his presence, I need not look any further than my own backyard. Chris literally made my dreams come true. For all of that I am so grateful to have had him as part of my life, my husband’s life, and my children’s life. He will always be a part of us. So…to the most agile, one-of-a kind person I will ever know…I love you…I miss you…I thank you for being you…Until we meet again…

Donna Berg

May 22, 2004

Christopher,

Thinking about you each and every day...Cherishing the memories.

Love, Donna

David Peterson

May 16, 2004

Dear Christopher and Family....

Forgive me for being late in writing but I only recently was

told...may God Bless your Soul...my sympathy and understanding goes to

your family and many friends...may peace be with you all...Dave

Vern Bugbee

April 24, 2004

Christopher, my son.

Each time I drive by one of the many houses that we built together, I will think of you. Your brother Stephen and I agree that you were the best carpenter we ever knew. When Stephen and I play golf again someday, it will not feel right because you will not be with us.

I have so many sweet memories. The best ones are the first time I held you in my arms and told you I love you and the last time... AND all the good times in between.

I would like to think that you are playing golf on the most beautiful golf course there ever was. All the golf is free and all your shots are good shots. You'd be yelling "Did you see that shot Steve? Did you see that shot Dad?" I'm sure that there will be a clubhouse to be built and you will build it. The water hazards will be full of fish and you will catch them all.

I love you son,

Dad

Mark Thornhill

April 21, 2004

My greatest condolences to the Bugbee family. I can feel the love for him just in the notes of memory that are here. My thoughts and prayers are with you for your loss of Christopher.

Suzie (Alvernaz) Creps

April 21, 2004

Dear Bugbee Family, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I have thought about you all so many times over the years. I wish I had heard sooner, I would have been there for you. You were always there for me when I was a kid. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Sherril Carter-Riffey

April 20, 2004

Priscella, Robin, Becky, Steve and Kids, I read the entire guest book. WOW! I wish I had gotten to know him better although it appears my son Brannan is a Chris Jr. I just want to say how much I love all of you and I can only imagine what you are going through. I know and you all know he is in heaven right now fishing his heart out! I admire how tight knit you are as a family and I am honored to be a part of your life. I am always here for any of you. Love and God bless.

Sherril

Rebecca Bugbee

April 19, 2004

My dear brother Christopher....I miss you so much. No words can express what an incredible person you are. No matter how hard I try I can't seem to put into words just how much you mean to me and how empty I feel without you here. Ever since I can remember, we have been the "little kids," Boop & Dude, Chris & Beck. A part of me is missing now and I'd give anything to see you again, hug you again, and most of all tell you how much I love you again. Thank you for being the best brother I could ever ask for. You were ALWAYS there for me, a true loyal, protective brother. Thank you for teaching me how to stick up for myself and making me believe that I deserved the best. You made me feel like I was a better person than I thought I was myself sometimes. No one could ever replace you in my heart and I will forever cherish all the special times we spent together, especially fishing and wakeboarding in Minnesota, and my favorite trip we took together with Robin to the Grand Canyon. I can only hope that you know how much I love you and that I will miss you EVERY SINGLE DAY of my life. Thank you for always taking care of me, loving me and helping me be a better person....the reason is YOU.....You are forever in my heart and my thoughts.........I love you I love you I love you.....Forever your "little sister" Becky

Jess Roden

April 16, 2004

I felt like a better person when I was around Chris. The way he laughed and his big stories always brought smiles to everyones faces. He was such a great cousin, and even when not feeling good last year he let my 1 1/2 yr old son climb all over him. I will miss him so much.

Minnesota will never be the same...

Love forever and ever,

Jess xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo xo

Priscilla Bugbee

April 15, 2004

Christopher, my son, I loved you before you were born and I will love you forever. I love you for the kind of son you were, the kind of brother you were and the kind of uncle you were. Those qualities made you a wonderful grandson, cousin, nephew and friend. To all of you who have shared your memories of Christopher with us, I thank you from the bottom of my heart------you've helped ease my soul. To everyone who ever knew him, you will help us keep him close. Christopher's grateful mom......

Keith&Lori Knopp

April 14, 2004

Chris will remembered by his warm heart and beautiful smile. May God

bless him and everyone who was in his life.

Jodi Miller

April 13, 2004

Aunt Pris and Family;

I'm so sorry to hear about Chris. I hope you find comfort in family, friends and all your memories! You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Dad will keep an eye on him for you!!

Jennifer Anderson

April 13, 2004

What a great guy, laughing, hugging and teaching. Great big bear hugs. Great with kids, small and large. What a fisherman too, even if the fish did grow as the story was told over and over. A piece of our family has moved on, to a brighter place, a place where there is no pain. I will forever hold a place in my heart for Chris. My California family is an inspiration. Stay strong for each other. I am here for you guys always. I love you.

Robin Bugbee

April 12, 2004

I LOVE YOU Christopher. No words can describe how much I will miss you. I will forever hear your laughter. Jeremiah, Kellen, Taylor and Kameron miss you terribly. Your love for your family was so strong and I am convinced that is why God took you before any of us. I know you would not have been able to bear losing any of us during your lifetime. I love you and will forever miss you. Your big sister.

Thank you mom and dad for teaching us the importance of family. It is only because of the strong bond that we all share that any of us are able to get through this.

Christopher was the most generous person I have ever known. He had a huge heart and would give of his time, his love, and whatever humanly possible to give. The best brother you could ask for. I love him so much.

Donna Berg (Gillespie)

April 12, 2004

"If Tears could build a Stairway and Memories a Lane, I'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you Home again".

I Love all of you sooo much! I am blessed to hold so many fond memories of Christopher (and all of you.) Christopher doing "PeeWee Herman" to the "Tequila" song, the "back tickling" sessions Becky, Chris and I frequently had (where Becky always got to be in the middle, Go Figure! :o)), the "blue pole", Boonesfarm Strawberry Hill Wine Ugh!, I could go on and on. Christopher, you will forever be in my heart and memories. I will miss you deeply. To all the Bugbee's, know I love all of you so much and am here for you always.

Love,

Donna

Nancy Olson

April 12, 2004

It has been a long time since we have seen chris but we have very special memories of him and will cherish them forever. He was one of a kind. To his family, Kim and Kevin, and everyone else who was lucky enough to know him, we are very sorry for your loss! Our heart aches for all of you.

Nancy and Dawn

Vern and Sharon Johnson

April 11, 2004

Dear Vern, Pris, Steve, Robin and Becky.....and special nephews and nieces.....We always knew your Chris was special.....reading these tributes has been so great. We think of his love for each of you, his laughter, his big appetite, especially for his Mom's cooking, and those great bear hugs...always happy to see you. And how he loved coming to Minnesota for the challenge of fishing walleyes in Blanche Lake.

Know that our prayers are with you.

Love ya, Sharon and Vern J.

Becky Camey

April 11, 2004

Everyone who new Chris loved him. Being best friends with Becky for so long, I saw a lot of him in the early years. He was even kind enough to take me to my Senior Ball. My heart aches for the Bugbee's because I know what their family means to them. Words alone cannot convey their loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will remember Chris with a smile and remember the warmth I felt in his presence.

Love,

Tom, Becky, Tess, and Jack Camey

Connie Haugen

April 10, 2004

Chris

The memories that I have of you will stay with me forever. You loved my daughter and I am so thankful that she had you to turn in her many times of need. And you were there for "Kev Bo" when no one else was. I love you Chris, but am comforted to know that you are in heaven and that I will see you again.

Prisilla, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love from Connie

The Aziz Family

April 10, 2004

Our hearts and prayers are with all of you. Chris will be missed very much by so many. There is a brighter star in the sky now.

Jim Flanders

April 10, 2004

I remember when my parents told Chris, Stacy Wagoner & I not to take the car to S.F. so I unhooked the spedometer cable & we went anyway! I also remember when Chris, Stacy & I went to Lake Tahoe & saw Bruce Jenner running down the street with the Olympic torch... We all will miss Chris a lot! It's not goodbye but we'll see ya later. Pricilla, I'm so sorry for your loss. Love, Jim Flanders

Karen Morton/Curl

April 9, 2004

Chris

You will always have a place in my heart. I appriciate everything you have done for me and my family. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Love ya bunches.

Karen

P.s give my brother a hug for me.

Sheila Aguon (Salee)

April 9, 2004

Chris, always with the generous heart, always kind, always respectful, always fun! always to be missed!!!

Sheila Aguon (Salee)

April 9, 2004

I wanted to let the Bugbee family know that Chris touched my life just by being such a fun, generous, soul. He was always smiling, always respectful and kind, I too have some funny memories and will always remember him with a smile and a warmth in my heart. I encourage everyone who loved Chris to share these precious memories with his family and other friends on 4/10/04.

kimberly haugen

April 9, 2004

Chirs I Love You so much. You will be in my most fondest meomories forever. I just saw some ducks the other day and thought of you. I was in Salzberg Austria. May your family be comforted during this time with God's Blessings. I will miss you so much my loyal and devoted friend. My you now be God's best capenter.

Love and Miss You DK Miss Kim

P.S. I know ours paths will cross again!!!

P.S.S. To the Bugbee Family I will see you in early June and I so wish I was there with you now in this time of sorrow,but know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love you dearly DK Miss Kim!!

Carol Underwood

April 8, 2004

Priscilla, I am so sorry to hear about Chris. Hope you are doing okay.

Ed & Diana Meier

April 8, 2004

My dear friends,

My heart goes out to all of you. I am so lucky to have many memories of Chris from teenager to manhood.

He was a free spirit filled with love for his family and friends. It didn't matter how much time passed between seeing him, he always greeted me with the biggest hug and smile. The last time we saw him he talked alot about his family and especially how proud he was of his sisters, Becky and Robin and their careers. All the wonderful times our families had together and the time our kids spent with each other are locked forever in the deepest part of my heart. Chris has left many memories with so many people. He will live in our hearts forever. My love to all of you. Diana

Vicky Wood

April 8, 2004

I'm Kim Haugen's aunt Vicky and have known Chris since he was about 14 and have met most of the family. I write this for myself and Kim who is out of the country, Chris was loved very much always showed friendship, kindness, and respect so sorry for your loss.

Aunt Vicky and Miss Kim

Eric Thorson

April 8, 2004

Chris Bugbee "daredevil" The first and only person to ever jump and clear ManMade Hill. I still remember that day at ManMade Hill when everyone was taking turns jumping Pat Varnells' YZ80 motorcycle. Then came Chris's turn again. He started like every other time, but something went wrong with the bike half way up the huge hill (the throttle stuck wide open!) and he went sailing over the top and down the other side. Everyone went running over to see how bad he was hurt. Amazingly enough he didnt get hurt, and all that happened to the bike was a bent foot peg. This is one of the many that stuck out in my mind. We will all miss chris and will always remember him.

Todd Wilkinson

April 8, 2004

The King of the rope-swing! I've known Chris for many years ( about 30 ). The rope-swing was a very popular hangout for many of us. It was my favorite by far! I spent hours developing my skills on it. But, it was Chris who mastered it. As he grew taller and taller he got better and better. He was always inventing new tricks on it. He gave us hours of entertainment watching him trying crazy new stunts and us only trying to copy him but never matching him. He was a wildman and a gutsy performer ( nothing new their, he was like that with everything he did ). Whenever I walk down to the creek I'll always remember Chris, "The King of the rope-swing!"

Reba Thorson

April 8, 2004

Priscilla, my heart goes out to you and your family at this time. I really liked Chris, he was a great "kid". May God comfort you. Love to you. Reba

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