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Hennie Mish
December 23, 2022
Happy heavenly birthday. Miss you
May 21, 2014
I was looking up at the stars last night and thinking about you. I do this often. you are missed everyday since you left us. Thank you for always looking over us. I will always love and miss you.
Hennie Mish
June 8, 2011
It has been 8 yrs today. I know that you are in a better place and surounded by a lot of great people. Still makes it hard on all of us you left behind. Love and miss you. RIP.
Michelle Huntsman-Tessers
June 8, 2009
Hi Chris, It is hard to believe six years have gone by. I agree with Maile. It seems like yesterday and at the same time it feels like forever.
We went fishing a couple of weeks ago with Mom and Tom and I thought about you, wishing you were there with us, maybe you were...did you laugh when Jake caught all the fish and Chels told him he was making her Grandma mad?
I always wonder where you would be now and what you would be doing if you were still here. Sometimes I feel you are near and just checking in on us. I know you are continuing your journey there, as we try to continue to progress here.
Though there is still some pain from your leaving, it helps to know someday we will all be together again.
Please tell Dad hi for me and know that I love and miss both of you very much.
Love always.
Maile
May 21, 2009
Hey Chris,
It has been so long since I have written..I can't believe you have been gone for so long. It still seems like yesterday and at the same time it feels like forever ago that you were with us. I know you are looking out for us. I think that is what has prompted me to write. There have been many times in just this past year that I know I could have lived through some major devastation, but by the grace of God, and all of my angels working(overtime), I am allowed one more day with my loved ones. I think of you often..and there is never a night of partying that someone doesn't want to hear "Chris' song(Off He Goes). That has now become YOUR song? Hope that's okay? At least it's not Air Supply! We miss you and thank you for looking out for us. We will take care of Mom and Tom...(or make them take care of us!)Love you muchos
Sally East
December 2, 2008
Hey Chris, Well Tom & I got your tree up for Christmas and your birthday. It just isn't right that I have to decorate a tree for you at your grave. I miss you so much Son, we are headed to Wendover this weekend sure wish you were going to be there with me but I know you'll stop by. Mac & Maile are going to help keep track of Mom. I love you Son and can't wait until I see you again. Mom
Courtney Banks
November 30, 2008
Hi Chris,
I can't believe so much time has gone by. You are missed by so many of us. This time of year is so hard. I drove by your old neighborhood the other day and I wish things were the same so we could all get together. But for now, we'll have a CHEERS to you!
Thinking of you and your family often,
Courtney Molen Banks
Sally East
August 29, 2008
Hi Son, Just thinking of you and realizing it would have been 10 years today for you and Rhi. Dang time flies by. Wish you were going fishing at Otter Creek with us this weekend I'll catch one for you. I miss everything about you Son you have been in my mind and heart so much this week I guess because of conversations with other parents who have lost a child your children are not supposed to go first. I know you are better and you are happy that is what helps me make it through I also know one day we will be together I look forward to that day. Love & miss you so much. Mom
Rhiannon Mish
June 12, 2008
Well 5 years has past; I cannot believe it. I visited your grave for the first time since you were buried. As soon as I saw your named carved in stone the pain shot through my heart like it did 5 years before. Your mom was there to comfort me, can you believe that? Her strength amazes me. I thought I was going to be the one comforting her. I'm trying to let go of the guilt I still keep in my heart so that I can fully move on, your mom has helped me so much with that. I just cherish her and love her so much. We all miss you and I know you were there w/ us Saturday night laughing with and at us. We continue to love you just as much as we ever did and you live on through our many wonderful memories. Please continue to watch over us and to laugh with us. Goodbye for now my love.
Charla Ricketts
June 8, 2008
Dear Chris,
I just wanted to let you and your family know, I am thinking of you. There is a special place in my heart for you. At Grandpa and Grandma's a couple of weekends ago, I was listening to some cousins tell stories about things you guys had done . It was nice to hear them talk so fondly of you and the good memories they have of you. I miss you and I love you,
Charla
Sally East
June 5, 2008
Hi Chris
Wow I can't believe its almost 5 yrs but today it seems like forever. So many things I miss doing with you. I know you are around and I get the messages you send with music, I'm sitting her now listening to Pearl Jam it brings you so much closer to me. Rhi will be coming with me to visit your grave site I know she will struggle but we will do it together because we love you so much. Watch over us. love ya Mom
Sally East
December 27, 2007
Hi Son, Kinda missed putting something in here for your birthday I guess with your Dad dying and everything I got behind. I bet your earth birthday was good this year since your Dad is now with you. Christmas is just not the same I keep wishing you were coming for dinner and remembering the years past when you were there. I miss you Son and I know that one day we'll be together. I love you so much. Mom
Hennie Mish
December 21, 2007
You are always on my mind. Love and missing you.
Chris and Jose--friends forever
Sally East
May 25, 2007
Dear Chris,
Here we are to another Memorial Day and I'm trying to find a way to show you how much I love you and miss you. Sometimes I'm angry because I wish you were going fishing with me instead of me having to decorate your grave. I just wish the sadness would go away and I would quit crying this week. I love you and miss you so much Chris I know you can see how beautiful Chelsey is as she turns 18 and graduates from high school, can you believe that she is all grownup now. I know you are watching over her and I feel you around me too. Love you Son, until we meet again. Mom
Michelle Huntsman-Tessers
April 27, 2007
Hi Chris,
For some reason I have been thinking of you a lot and really miss you today. You would be so proud of Chels. She has grown into such a beautiful young woman. She won Miss MP a couple of weeks ago and is planning on going into nursing. There are so many things I want to share with you, and sometimes I do feel you near, but still miss you.
Love you always, Michelle
Sally East
December 20, 2006
Hey Son, just thinking about you today and missing you. I try to tell myself that you are better now but some days it is hard to believe when I miss you so much. The holidays are so hard when I hear the song I'll be home for Christmas it makes me cry. The other day KBER played the song "See you on the other side" and right after that a new version of "I'll be home for Christmas" and I felt that you were telling me you were around and you would be home for Christmas if only in my heart. Love you Son.
Mom
Hennie Mish
July 2, 2006
Three years of wishing you were still here with us.
Love and miss you .
Rhiannon Mish
June 8, 2006
Three years now. I Miss you still everyday & think about you all the time. I know life goes on but it's definately not the same with out you here next to me. Know that I'm smiling up at you & I carry you in my heart always. I love you.
The Babbel Family
June 8, 2006
Well it has been a long time since we've written. We think of you often. Particularly on this day, I think we hug our kids a little tighter and are extra grateful for all our many, many blessings. I've heard that sometimes you are needed more somewhere else.....don't know if it's true, but I know your family really needs you right now.We are thinking of them and praying for your cousin, Wade. Our lives have changed so, so much. Mac finally got his little boy, little Mackie Jagger. We just got a house.....life goes on, but it is definitely not the same without you.We know you watch over us and are with us in all we do. We love ya still and miss you mucho!!!!
Sally East
June 8, 2006
Hi Son, 3years today since you left us. I know you are with me when I hear some of the songs we used to listen too. I know that you are telling me you are ok. I believe you are in a better place, it is those of us who are left here that are sad. Until we meet again, love you forever. Mom
Sally East
March 16, 2006
Hi Son, 3 years today since I saw you last. Funny how my life is divided into before Chris died and after. Miss you so much and I pray you are happy now. Some days you are just on my mind so much I guess that is when you are around huh? Love you Chris more than you know. Mom
sally east
February 16, 2006
Hi Son, Just read Rhi's Valentine message to you. I've been thinking about you so much and I talk to you all the time. When I look at your pictures I cry. I know about the pain it is there all the time. Miss you and love you so much son, wish you were here. We could all use a hug. Love ya Mom
Rhiannon Mish
February 14, 2006
Happy Valentine's Day. Missing you like crazy right now Chris. Just wish I could hug you one last time. So many times I wish I could feel your presence or feel your arms around me. It still hurts so bad. They say time heals but what I really think is that time just gives you the ability to live with the pain. I've just learned to live with it everyday. I miss you my love. You're always in my heart.
Rhiannon Mish
December 23, 2005
Happy Birthday babe. I miss you so much. The Holidays have not been the same without you. I dread them every year & they aren't special to me at all anymore. They just make me think of you more than usual. I'm sorry I try to push you out of my mind but I just can't let myself get so sad anymore. I've been keeping myself so busy so I don't let myself dwell on the fact that I'll never be in your arms again. Whenever I hear Say Hello to Heaven on the radio I feel like your around because you know that song just reminds me so much of you. I've been hearing it alot lately so I know you're around me. Just know I miss you & love you still and always. Happy 32nd birthday. Wish you were here to celebrate with all of us.
Sally East
December 23, 2005
Happy Birthday Son, I've had such a beautiful picture in my mind this week. It was of you and Chelsey dancing at the Daddy/Daughter dance at her prom. In my picture you are so tall and handsome and she is so beautiful, then I realize that will never be and it breaks my heart. There are so many things I miss about you son, your laugh, your hugs and mostly just having you around. Chelsey needs her Uncle Chris so much sure wish you were here to help. I know you are with us and I know it makes you sad when we cry but we just can't help it son we love you so much. I feel so fortunate to have had you here with me for 30 years the last 2 years have been hell. Love you son wish you were here for birthday cake. Mom
Hennie MISH
December 22, 2005
CHRIS......HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!
Miss YOU sooo very MUCH !!!
ALWAYS and FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS AND ON OUR MINDS !!!
Hennie Mish
December 9, 2005
Hey Chris...Been thinking about you a lot lately. Holidays bring your bright face into the house. The memories of Thanksgiving and your help with dinner.
When I bring out the Christmas decorations The stockings always get to me.
I talked to your Mom a few weeks ago. I told her how you helped me get through a rough time. Thanks for watching over all of us.
Love and missing you as always. Your other Mom.
Rhiannon Mish
September 28, 2005
Hi babe. Just been thinking of you. Always. Miss my best friend. No one will ever replace you in my heart & in my soul. You're my soul mate & one day we'll be together again. Until then know I love you still.
Michelle Huntsman
June 8, 2005
Hi Chris,
This is a hard day for all that love you. Many times we struggle to understand, but please know that you are loved and missed by many.
You brought so much light into everyone's lives while you were here and though you have gone on, I know your light still shines.
Love and miss you,
Michelle
Alfred Huntsman
June 7, 2005
Hi Chris,
Well it's been two years now and I still have a hard time sometimes, Ive been using your room for some storage now, it's still hard to go in your room sometimes.
I miss you a lot son, and think of you each day sometime during the day. I kind of wait for you to come see me or call me like we used to,,,
I know your mom, sis and Chelsey miss you to, very much.
Well I have to go now I'm starting to bluster up. I love you son, bye for now
Hennie Mish
June 7, 2005
Hey..Chris.
The 8th of June. The worst day of our lives. Everyone who knows and loves you remembers how they heard that you had moved on. Those echoing words just don't go away.
THEY say that time heals all wounds. THEY...didn't know YOU.. Sallys' AWESOME Boy... Rhis' Man.... And My wonderful son in law.... You are so missed.
Sally East
June 7, 2005
Chris, I believe that the Pearl Jam song says it best: The Man of the Hour has taken his final bow as the curtain comes down it is simply Bye for now. Love you Son and miss you more than you could ever have imagined. Wish you were here. Bye for now Mom
Sally East
March 16, 2005
Hi Son, 2 years today since I saw you. Some days I just can't believe you are gone and other days it seems like you have been gone forever. I know in my heart you are in a better place. I know you are free of your pain. It is your Mom and others you left here that have the pain of losing you. I love you Son, I wish you were here with me I guess I'll just have to continue to talk to you in my mind. Be happy my awesome Son I miss you and I'll love you forever. Mom
Hennie Mish
December 23, 2004
Well Chris, here we all are another December. Another Birthday and Christmas spent without YOU. As you can tell you are always on our minds. YOU are missed so much by all of us who love you, all the ones you left behind. Would you Please continue to watch over Rhi for us. She is having a really rough time without YOU. Thanks!
LOVE and MISSING YOU SO MUCH !!
And to all of you who read this entry, I would like to remind you to look at one of my favorite pictures in the photo gallery.
All of the FAMILY and FRIENDS, you continue to stay in my thoughts and prayers.
Al Huntsman
December 23, 2004
Hi Son,
Well here it is your Birthday again so soon; time sure flies the older you get. Won't be too long and we'll be together again! I sure miss you, a lot! Your Mom put a real nice "In Memorium" in todays SLC Tribune. Dug the paper out of last nights snow. Miss you shoveling the walk. And lots of other stuff.
Lots of Love to you on your Birthday and Always!
Dad
Rhiannon Mish
December 23, 2004
Happy Birthday! Today's always the hardest day of the year for me now. I miss you. I dreamt about you last night so I think you came to visit me. Don't worry I'll never foret your birthday. For a long time it was the day I looked forward to more than any other now I dread it. I love you always & miss you terribly. Happy Birthday Dean!
sally East
December 22, 2004
Hi Son, Just wanted to tell you Happy Birthday. I'm missing you so much as usual and can't believe you aren't going to be here for your birthday. Your float tube fell down in the garage the other day. I guess that means you were letting me know you want to go fishing too huh? I do feel you around me and I know that you take care of your loved ones. Miss you son I'll just have to celebrate your birthday on my own I guess. You are our Christmas Angel and you get to spend Christmas with God I sure wish it was down here with us. Some days I still can't believe that you are gone. Wonder if this pain will ever go away????? Love Ya Mom
Rhiannon Mish
November 8, 2004
Hi Chris,
I know I haven't written to you in forever. It's been hard. I've been trying so hard to erase you from my memory. Pretend like it was all a dream or a past life or something. It's the only thing I can do to get through this. I miss you everyday & always think about you. I could really use your friendship right now. I'm having a rough time. I wish you were here to hold me & make me feel safe like only you could. Despite everything we were always there for eachother. I feel so lost and alone without you. I don't know if I'll ever get used to this feeling. I love you & always will.
Hennie Mish
October 27, 2004
Hey... Chris.
I just want you to know the pain and the sadness of you leaving us is not going away. Thinking about you always.
Love and miss you.
Hennie.
Sally East
August 31, 2004
Well Son I haven't written to you for quite awhile. I guess I feel that you know what I'm thinking and I talk to you all day. I know I'm losing it. I love you so much Son and I miss you so much. I just feel so lost when I think about you and your smile and your hugs and everything about you. I want to go fishing with you and I want to talk to you. I'm just so very sad without you. My heart hurts when I think about you. The last week has been really hard for some reason and I swear to God that last night when I went to change water at the B&B I could see your wedding in the backyard. I remember dancing with you, you were sooo handsome in your tux. Who ever thought I would be writing in a guest book because you are gone. Oh Son I wish I could change this whole thing I just hate this world without you in it. Love you darlin, sure wish you were here. Mom
Hennie Mish
June 15, 2004
Hey Chris !!
I have started this entry several times. I just don't know what to say. Here we are moving right along, one year later, just like you thought we would do.
But the pain of not having you around stays with us, and it does not move along.
This world was such a happier and brighter place with YOU in it. You would always make a sad time seem better. You never even had to say or do anything. Just aim your smile and sparkling eyes in our direction.
That very special look seems to show up in everyone of your pictures, unless it was one of those pictures where you were asleep. Then you would show us another expression. Even that expression would bring a smile to our faces... Ok, so you made us snicker or even gave us a good laugh, that wasn't bad either. Still wonder how many bugs you inhaled....
You are missed so much, more than you could ever have imagined.
LOVE YOU and MISSING YOU so much.
The Babbels
June 9, 2004
Thinking of you.....always.We sure do miss you!Can't believe it's been a year.So much has changed; we know you've been with us. Mac says tell Ang he's getting his golf game on so watch out...! And give him a great big hug.Bet you two are tearin' it up!!! We kinda adopted mom...hope ya don't mind...she's been really good to us.We love you much and miss you tons!
Michelle Huntsman
June 7, 2004
Hi Chris,
When did life get so crazy? Things were so simple when we were young. It has been a year and yet sometimes it feels like you are right here with me... Smilin' with that twinkle in your eye or greeting me with a hug.
I know you were there yesterday, when Rory blessed their new little girl. Mom and I cried a bit, but I felt comfort and peace. I hope she feels peace soon.
Chelsey has some special songs she listens to that reminds her of her "Uncle Chris". I know she thinks of you often. Dad tells me things he remembers, when you were a little boy in cowboy boots and really, really wanted a chocolate frozen yogurt. When you tasted it you yelled "Yuck!" (Guess you didn't like it very well...)
Your friends have been so good to keep in touch with Mom. Maile put together a great movie of you. Chels and Mom watched it, but I haven't been able to yet. Hope you understand. Someday I will.
You are special to us. We all miss you very much. You are loved by so many, both family and friends. You will truly never be forgotten.
Love you,
Michelle (Jester Who?)
sally east
June 7, 2004
Dear Chris, One year ago my whole world crashed. I can't believe you have been gone a year and yet in some ways it seems forever. I just never thought I would have to go through the rest of my life without you. Kids are not supposed to die before their parents. I miss you so much and even though I have accepted the fact that you are gone there are times when just for a moment I'm happy and then I remember. I love you son and I hope and pray that you are free of the pain that you had here on this earth. Please be happy son and know that I think of you the first thing every morning and the last thing every night. Love Mom
Rhiannon Mish
April 24, 2004
Hi Chris, I know it's been awhile since I've written you. I'm sorry it's just been so hard for me. I still feel so alone without you. You were the other half of me still are. I still can't believe I have to go through the rest of my life without you. Sometimes I don't know if thats possible. But I have no choice. I hate that. You know me-control freak! I miss my best friend. I could tell you absolutely everything and you were always, always there for me. I hate that you left me. We were supposed to grow old together. I miss the little things the most: your laugh, the way you looked at me, the drives you used to take me on, BBQing in the backyard. I remember everything, the way your feet looked, your hands, the way you walked, held your cigarette, your beautiful blue eyes and the way they lit up when you smiled. I miss you so very much and I wish you'd visit me from time to time because I can't feel you around and I always thought I would be able to. I still love you, your still my soul mate and always will be. You're my "Dean".
Sally East
March 16, 2004
Dear Chris, Well son it has been one year today since I last saw you. I can see you in my mind as you walked down the airport to catch the plane back to San Diego. Your bag slung over your shoulder. You had such big shoulders. I'm will be grateful forever that I drove to SL and took you out to lunch that day. Who knew it would be the last beer we shared together. I miss you so much Son and I love you. Wish you were here. Mom
Sally East
February 23, 2004
Dear Chris, I'm missing you today Son. I just want you here. I wish that you had felt like you could talk to me or to Rhi or someone, who could have helped. It seems like time is not helping much Son. I'm so very sad when I look at your pictures and I'm so worried about Rhi. She really needs you. I love you Son. I hope you are happy now. Mom
Sally East
January 8, 2004
Dear Chris,
Wow son, 7 months! I love you and miss you so much but I know you were with me this week, thanks I needed you there. I'm trying to get moving with life but it is sure hard when I look at your pictures. We all missed you on your birthday, at Christmas and at Jer's wedding. Love you son, wish you were here. Mom
Chelsey Huntsman
December 24, 2003
Hey uncle chris,
I miss you so much! It's really hard for everyone right now at this time of year. I know your watching over all of us though. I'm really sorry I haven't written you, I didn't even know about this until just barely. But I want you to know I love you so much and miss you a bunch. It's been almost a year since I actually saw you. It was Christmas last year. I really wish you were here. It wouldn't be so hard through the holidays if we still had you around. I hope you had a good birthday too. I can't believe your 30, and that your not here. Please watch over us, especially Grandma, Tom, and Rhi. They are all probably having a really hard time right now. They got your stone up. I haven't seen it yet. It's sad though cause that really makes everything final. I still can't believe your gone. It just really feels like your still here, but I know deep down your really not. I know your watching over and protecting all of us. Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday! I love you and miss you so much!
Hennie Mish
December 24, 2003
I LOVE and MISS you so much. You promised to take care of my Rhi for me and now all I do is worry about her. Please look over her, She misses you so very much. Your absence is so hard for her and all the rest of us too, for all of us who love you. I try to function and go on as usual, but sometimes I go through a day in a total fog. Especially on special days like your big 30th Birthday. Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas, and by the way I have your stocking. You may not be physically here with us but you continue to be such a big part in our lives.
Loving and missing you...Hennie
Chantell Bronsema
December 24, 2003
Happy Birthday on the 23rd, Chris. I can't believe this is the year of the big 30 for both of us. Man are we old! It doesn't seem like that long ago that we were kids playing in the swamp at grandma and grandpa's. We all love and miss you Chris! Merry Christmas!
Rhiannon Mish
December 23, 2003
Happy Birthday my love. Can't believe you would've been 30 today. I can't believe you are not here. This used to be my favorite day of the year. I would always plan a big party or surprise for you. This year, needless to say, I didn't know quite what to do for you. I mean except for the usual missing you and wishing you were here so I could hear your laugh and see you smile. We all miss you so much. I've been planning for this day since the day we met, I just never imagined you wouldn't be around to celebrate it... Your 30th birthday, this was big. God I miss you Dean. I love you so much and I hope wherever you are, you're having a happy birthday and that you know how much you are loved and missed every single day. I love you Chris. Happy Birhtday.
Charla Ricketts
December 23, 2003
Happy Birthday, Chris. I know this day 30 years ago was very special. Love you forever, Charla
Justin (The Jerk) Hansen
December 10, 2003
Hey Chris, I just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you and your family during these holidays. I know that it can be hard this time of year. We miss you. You are a great friend and the world isn't the same without you. You touched us. I'll see you again.
Sally East
December 8, 2003
Dear Chris, well Son 6 months today. I love you and miss you so much I never thought I would survive this long without you.
We went to Wendover Fri for the annual Delta party. Everyone misses you and ask how I was doing. I stayed up until 4:30 walking around thinking about you being there. I tried to remember what you told me about playing Roulette but I didn't do so well on that so I changed to Blackjack. We used to have so much fun together out there. I just wanted you with me so bad. The boys were out there too but I bet you checked in on them. They were having Jer's batchlor party. I know they were missing you too. I'm still asking why and I'm getting a little closer to the truth but I still don't understand. I hope you are ok son, I just want to feel that you are at peace. I just want you to be happy. I love you son. Mom
Hennie Mish
November 18, 2003
Well Chris, never thought I would leave the old house, but it was time. Sold it and moved into a brand new home. As far as the memories they are always with me, they stay fresh in my mind.
I think about you all the time, I was in the back yard thinking about you, wishing you could see the new place, give me some hints on how to finish the basement. I called your old cell phone #. While hearing your sweet voice, I was looking up into the clouds. I realized that you are actually watching over all of us. All of us who are missing you so very much. ALL of US who will LOVE and KEEP YOU in OUR HEARTS FOREVER.... Continually struggling and trying to comprehend and accept that you left us to move on to this better place. At least we are sure of one thing, Dearest Chris, you did not go all alone you took a piece of everyone of us with you ...
Loving you and missing you always. Hennie
Sally East
October 16, 2003
Dear Chris,
I'm missing you today. I'm so sad and I just want you here. We went fishing on the weekend and I wanted you there too. I guess you were there because I know you are always in my heart. Tom put air in your float tube, when he filled ours up. I guess we both wanted you with us. Some days I think I'll be ok and then days like today I'm not sure I can do this. Today is Jose's birthday but you know that. He is so sad too and doesn't even want to celebrate his birthday. Maybe you could cheer him up just a little and let him know you care. We are all having such a hard time without you son. I love you and I wish you were here to give your sad, old Mom a hug.
Rhiannon Mish
October 10, 2003
Chris,
Hey babe I haven't written you in awhile. Sure wish that meant I didn't still miss you every second of every day. I'm trying to move on with my life even though sometimes it seems impossible. What's even more rediculous is that sometimes I feel as though I don't want to. I don't want to accept that I can't be with you and that our life together is over and that's what moving on means to me, that I accept all that. I love you. Still. Always. I miss my best friend. I still need you to help me, to give me advice and keep me strong. Don't forget that. So if you have time maybe you could let me know you're still here with me, somehow, cus I feel a little lost.
Love-Rhi
Michelle Huntsman
September 17, 2003
I saw a shooting star tonight and thought back to the night you passed away. That Sunday night, I felt the shooting star I saw was an answer to my prayers that you would not be left alone and afraid on your new journey.
In a way, shooting stars remind me of you and your life. You were a 'star' in so many people's lives (and you still mean so much to us.) Though you shared but a short time here, that time was bright, vibrant, full of life and love. Most people do not live and experience life with the same passion as you did, even if they live a long life. We were lucky to have you in our lives for the time that we did.
Though I miss you and cannot see you with my eyes, I know you are not far away. Sometimes I feel your presence and take comfort in knowing I will see you again. Until that time, know you are loved and thought of daily. Thank you Chris, for being my brother.
Love Always,
Michelle
Sally East
September 8, 2003
Dear Chris,
Well here's your crazy Mom missing you even more. 3 months and I can't believe that you have been gone that long but then on the other hand it seems like forever. I love you Chris and I miss you so much I just can't stand it some days all I do is cry. I still want to know why, why, why? Wherever you are son, please know I think of you every minute of every day. I can't believe I'm living this nightmare. I just want it to go away and I want you to come back. Love Mom
Rhiannon Mish
August 29, 2003
Hey babe,
Well it would be our 5 yr. anniversary today. Unfortunately happily ever after didn't apply to us. Well maybe we did better, because now I can remember and treasure every moment we spent together, moments I took for granted before. I know that you were right when you said we were soul mates and that we will see eachother again, I know you are my soul mate and I miss you every second of every day. For right now I'm keeping you with me, I wear your clothes and I read your letters and I look at your pictures/drawings every day. Just like you took a part of me with you, you left a part of yourself w/ me. Happy Anniversary my love.
Sally East
August 8, 2003
Dear Son,
2 months, I can't believe it has been that long since this nightmare began. I love you son, please remember that. I miss you so much and wish you were here. I'm trying hard to move forward but it seems to be one step forward and 2 steps back. I still wake up and can't believe that you are gone and I can't just pick up the phone and call you. You will be in my heart forever. Love ya Mom
Sally East
July 28, 2003
Dear Chris, I miss you so much son. I keep thinking it will get better and it only gets worse every day. I tell myself I can fix this and make it go away and then I realize I can't and you are really gone. I don't know how I'm supposed to survive without you. I love you so much son. I only hope and pray that you are happy now and at peace, I wish I had known you were in so much pain that you felt you had to leave. I would have done anything to make it better, you know that. Love Mom
Rhiannon Mish
July 26, 2003
I miss you. Wish you were here.
Blair Gahley
July 14, 2003
Rhi, I know that we have never met but I work with your Mom. You have had your heart strings pulled a part and probable question WHY!
I have buried 2 of my own girls and wondered myself "What is God's reson for this tragedy." With in time, by the support of friends, family and your faith you will find your answer.
You are a lucky girl to have a mother such as Hennie. Trust her, she loves you. The best of luck to you and your in-laws. I'm Sorry for your lost. Blair
Rhiannon Mish
July 7, 2003
Chris,
It's been 1 month since the last time I saw you. It seems like yesterday. I still can't believe you are gone. I'm trying so hard to be strong but it's getting harder every day. I miss you so much it's like I can't breathe with out you. This is the hardest thing I will ever go through. I don't think the missing you will ever end. I'm still so in love with you that's why this pain is so intense. I just want you to be happy now. Please just be happy. I love you so much. I will hold onto the memories and cherish every moment I got to spend with you. You will always be my best friend and the love of my life forever. I miss you babe.
Chantell Bronsema
July 4, 2003
Chris,
There are so many memories I have of all the summers when you would come to Antimony and all the fun we had. We would get so dirty on our trips out in grandpa's meadow. I know we will meet again someday, but until then know that all your family loves you and we will miss you. Love, Chantell
Maile Babbel
July 3, 2003
Hey Chrissy,
I don't know quite what to say except we love you and miss you so much. Mac is hurtin' real bad. He says it will be awhile before he can write. He will though. I am trying to help 'the boys' but sometimes I don't know what to say and do for them. I think of you everyday. They are bittersweet memories. It's been nearly a month and it still feels like yesterday. Your family and Rhiannon have been so strong. I admire them. It is only because we all have experienced great joy with you that we now feel such sorrow. If we can bear this great pain together, perhaps it is better than your bearing it alone. As sad as I am and as mad as I get at times, I am relieved that you are no longer unhappy. I know in time and with the strength of each other our pain will ease. We are thinking of you always and missing you dearly. To your family, Rhiannon , and your dear friends I send all my love and best wishes.
Maile
Jennifer Loftis
July 2, 2003
Rhi,
Hey this is Jen. I am sorry for what has happened. I hope that you will find peace and comfort in your heart. I never met Chris, or have seen you for 14 years, but I am here for you. I love you so much.
Love Jenni Mae
Charla Ricketts
July 2, 2003
For Chris:
I have some great memories of visiting your home in the summers and going to Lagoon, and all the other fun places and just playing in your yard with you and Michelle - lots of memories in Antimony and at family reunions. You looked so nice all dressed up at your wedding and I remember watching you at Wade's 'party' at Otter Creek and thinking how very handsome you were. I think I even embarrassed you a few times telling you. You once were my 'little' cousin, but grew so tall that you soon became my 'younger' cousin. I love you and I will see you and your big smile again. Charla
Rhiannon Mish
June 28, 2003
Sally,
I appreciate your care, concern, love and support through all of this. Chris would love that we are trying to get through this together. Thank you for bringing the most wonderful man I ever met into this world. I will never forget him and I will always love him, always. I miss you and Tom very much. All my love to Michelle and Chelsea too. If you all ever need me don't hesitate to call anytime. I love you all.
Sherry Pace
June 28, 2003
Though we never met I know that you are greatly loved. Hennie spoke so often about you and the love she had for you. I am greatly sorry for those you left. I know in time you will all meet again. Though the time may seem long it is but a minute. I would like to meet you then.
Bless all of your family and friends.
Gary, Bobbie and Neil Dastrup
Sherry Pace
Sally East
June 27, 2003
A celebration of Chris life will be held at the home of his parents, Sally & Tom East, July 12th. The address is 805 E 100 S, Mt.Pleasant. All of Chris' friends are invited to come celebrate and remember Chris' life.
Sally East
June 26, 2003
Rhi, I hope you are doing ok. Just remember Chris loved you and so do I. Somehow we will make it through. I'm so sad and I worry about you every day. Love Mom
Heather Herko
June 20, 2003
Rhi, words can not express how sorry I am for your loss. Remember I will always be there for you. Chris touched the lives of so many people in Cali and will be greatly missed.
Love - Heather & Ryan
Sally East
June 19, 2003
Dear Chris, I love you so much son.I'm not sure how I'm going to make it through this. I'm so sorry that you felt you had no where to turn. You know I would have done anything to help. You were such a wonderful son. Tom loves you too and he is suffering so badly. Please son where ever you are know that we love you more than you could know. You will be in my heart forever. Love Mom
mark willis
June 18, 2003
To Rhi, Hennie, and Steve, Sorry for your loss. I know that Chris was very important to you. I'm glad that we became friends. He'll be missed. Mark
CHERYL BENSING
June 18, 2003
Sally & Tom,
Leon & I have wonderful memories of time we spent with Rhiannon and Chris not only in Salt Lake, but at your home. Leon also loved the times he visited in San Diego and would get a chance to spend time with Chris. We both loved Chris and thought he was a wonderful person. We will forever miss him.
Love...Cheryl & Leon
Rhiannon Mish
June 17, 2003
I miss your beautiful smile and gorgeous blue eyes. I miss the way you looked at me,your laugh and kisses. I miss everything about you. Every day is a struggle w/o you in my life-calling me "babe", holding me at night. I'll be forever lost w/o you my love. You were my soulmate too.
Chris and Rhi... This picture says it all...
Hennie Mish
June 14, 2003
Chris will never be forgotten. He brought a lot of Love and joy into our family. We all love him so very much and we all miss him. We have so many fond memories of the great times we shared. His beautiful face is forever etched in our minds. And the emptiness he left in our hearts will never be filled. Thank you Sally for sharing your son with me. And thank you and your family for all the love, kindness and support you have given our Rhiannon.
Hennie Mish.
I will always love you and miss you Chris.(your mother in law)
Kristine Rice (Herbert)
June 13, 2003
Sally, Buzz & Shelly :
I have very fond memories of Chris as a childhood friend, and of your family. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. Love to your family.
Kristine
Danica Nelson
June 13, 2003
I will always have great memories of Chris and the fun times we had. His smile will live forever in my mind.
Joe Lair
June 13, 2003
Sally,
I'm terribly sorry for your loss.
Joe
Justin Hansen
June 12, 2003
I will miss Chris. He was a great friend and I will always have fond memories of him. Best Regards.
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