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Christina "Chris" Chan

1978 - 2010

BORN

1978

DIED

2010

Christina Chan Obituary

Christina "Chris" Chan, 31, died July 9, 2010, of a fall on Eichorn Pinnacle, Yosemite National Park, Calif. An ardent climber, she was also studying for her doctorate in political science at Stanford University.
Published by Mercury News from Jul. 13 to Oct. 13, 2010.

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Wilson Barmeyer

September 21, 2010

I have not seen Christina for a number of years, but we played together in the orchestra in high school at Westminster for several years. I am very saddened to hear this news, and my heart goes out to Peter and the rest of the family.

D Newton

August 1, 2010

Sorry for your loss she was so young, may GOD give you peace, and comfort at this difficult time. She will always be in your heart and her memmory will always live on. you just take your loss one day at a time and with each day your heart heals.

Sally McD

July 21, 2010

Farewell to a beautiful and talented young lady, it hurts so much that you are gone, with deepest sympathy to your friends and family.

Scott Lacer

July 16, 2010

My deepest condolences! I help teach Chris leading when she first began. She had a passion back then to be an accomplished climber. It was heartbreaking to hear the sad news. I think we are all better people from knowing her.

Anna Palacios

July 14, 2010

I will always cherish the short lived friendship that we had and the advice she shared with me. Sadly her a beautiful life was lost, but memories of her will last forever.
Condolences to the Chan family and friends.

- Jose & Anna

A member of the Stanford community

July 14, 2010

So sorry to hear about the loss. Chris seemed like a remarkable woman and it's clear she will be deeply missed. Prayers are with her family and friends.

Margy G.

July 14, 2010

A great loss to the Stanford Alpine Club. Rest in peace, our sister!

Our condolescences to the Chan family.

M. Gentile, J. Nyman, M. Syfert, H. Seifert and S. Houck

Richard Lister

July 14, 2010

With Sympathy.

Justin Munoz

July 14, 2010

Farewell fellow climber. Others may not understand the need to climb, but we do. Pure focus is hard to achieve otherwise and this need is what makes us appreciate and "live" life.

NIKI RODRIGUEZ

July 14, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ravi Sanku

July 14, 2010

It is really unfortunate that such a very bright and versatile person died very young. But she has already achieved a lot in her small life span and lived true to her convictions rather than hiding in the comfort zone like many people in today's society. The world will miss the jewel Chris!

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