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Christian Rhineer Obituary
12/18/1983 ~ 2/14/ 2012
Christian James (CJ) Rhineer passed away February 14, 2012 due to a tragic accident in Irvine, CA.
CJ was born in Provo, UT on December 18, 1983 to John and Jean Rhineer. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Leeds, England. He graduated from the University of Utah and took a job with Fidelity Investments in Salt Lake City. On July 24, 2010 CJ married his soul-mate, Keri Miller, in the San Diego Temple. They began their lives together in Salt Lake City and recently moved to Irvine, CA.
CJ loved sports, especially golf, and enjoyed spending as much time as he could on the golf course. CJ's smile was contagious along with his ambition to live life to its fullest. He approached everything in his life with confidence and determination and inspired all those around him to do the same.
CJ was selfless in his love of God, wife and family. His tenderness, playfulness, compassion, and care for his wife all displayed a mutual love that will be deeply missed. We love him and are grateful for his time with us.
CJ is survived by his wife Keri Miller Rhineer, his mother Jean Rhineer and siblings David, Greg (Julie), Gina Van Buren (Mike), Jeff (Melanie), Matt (Stacey) and Nick (Lori). He was beloved by Keri's parents, Terry and Kathy Miller and siblings Kyle (Samantha), Kaci Bronson (Brian), Tera, Toni Thomas (Aaron), and Ty. He was also a favorite uncle to many adoring nieces and nephews. CJ is preceded in death by his father John Rhineer.
Services will be held on Saturday, February 25 at 2:00 pm at the Grandview 1st Ward, 1550 North 1350 West, Provo, UT. There will be a viewing Friday evening from 6:00-8:00 pm, and again on Saturday at noon.
There will be a scholarship fund to benefit Provo High athletes set up in CJ's name at Zions Bank.
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Memories and Condolences
for Christian Rhineer
February 26, 2012
What an incredible man. The world will miss you and your smile. My prayers to sweet Keri.
Karley
February 24, 2012
I'm a reader from CJane's and Nie's blogs, I just wanted to extend my condolences and prayers from Oregon.
Sean Sullivan
February 23, 2012
I love you CJ! You were my first best friend! I will always consider you my brother. Thank you for your example, your friendship, your faith. You are awesome bro! I already miss you so much and I'm sorry it had been so long since our lives crossed. You made me and all of us better.
Till we meet again!
With all our love!
Sean, Melissa, and Colin Sullivan
Teresa Dye
February 23, 2012
We are so very sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time! CJ is an amazing person. We love you! Trent and Teresa Dye
Ashley & Marie Fish
February 22, 2012
To the Rhineer and Miller families:
We are the parents of Brady (Brittany) Fish. We send our love and condolences to each of you. So sorry for your loss, especially is such a tragic way.
Erik Paul
February 21, 2012
God bless you, Christian's wife and family. I worked with Christian and he was such a good guy. You are in my prayers.
Jess Hansen
February 21, 2012
My condolences and prayers to you and your family. I worked with Christian here in Salt Lake. He was always happy and smiling and very friendly. He will be missed.
Marilyn Bevan
February 19, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. He was so young. Wishing you all the comfort the Lord can give you. Sincerely, Marilyn Anderson Bevan, from Chester.
Chad and Melissa Thornburgh
February 19, 2012
Jeff and Melanie, we are so sorry for your loss, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. Chad and Melissa (Wilson) Thornburgh
February 19, 2012
I didn't know you but read about you in the OC Register. I found your beautiful wife's blog and spent many hours crying after reading how much love you shared with each other. You will both forever remain my ideal of what true love is. I am so incredibly sad for your wife, but I hope she can find solace that you are now home with God. You both will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
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