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Christopher Reed Obituary

After a long battle with illness Chris passed away quietly on January 7, 2011. Chris was a long time resident of Guerneville and is predeceased by his mother Christine Reed and his brother Michael Reed. He is survived by his partner of seventeen years Judy Thompson and her two children Brooks Thompson and Harper Keene. Chris was a passionate cabinet builder and model maker. He had his own cabinet shop business in San Francisco before he went to work for George Lucas Studios ILM building movie sets in the special effects division. Chris has worked on many movies such as: Always, Jurassic Park, Back to the Future and Mission Impossible to name a few. A private service will be held by family and friends on Saturday in the Guerneville area. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Lung Association.

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Published by Press Democrat from Jan. 12 to Jan. 13, 2011.

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January 20, 2011

Judy, Sorry to hear about Chris. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Tresa Headrick

January 14, 2011

Chris was a life long friend who will not be forgotten. May God bless you. I will miss you Chris old friend.
Sincerely,
Patti Sundberg

Rick & Barbara DeCarly

January 13, 2011

Judy, our sincerest condolences to you and your family. It was great that Chris was able to join friends for the Monday Night Football gatherings this past season. He'll be missed.

Rosalee Benelli

January 12, 2011

May his soul rest in Peace.
God bless.

January 12, 2011

Hello:
I just learned of Chris's passing and am sad about this.
I remember him from school. He was always nice to me tho we
didn't have many interactions. He was a part of my childhood
growing up in Guerneville.
My condolences to the family. May his soul rest in peace and may
his survivors' loss ease with time tho he'll never be forgotten.
God bless.
Rosalee Benelli

Bonnie Braren

January 12, 2011

I was very sad to hear of Chris' passing. I went to grammar school and high school with him. He was a great guy and he will be missed by many I am sure. My condolences to the family.
Bonnie Braren

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