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Herbert Christopher Obituary
Herbert Christopher, 82, of Battle Ground, passed away at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Indiana University Health - Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
He was born February 20, 1931 in White County (Round Grove Township) to the late Everette W. and Edith K. (Stockton) Christopher and was a 1949 graduate of Battle Ground High School.
Mr. Christopher was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict.
His marriage was to Lois Elaine Black on December 29, 1956 in Badger Grove Community Baptist Church (near Brookston). She preceded him in death on May 19, 2005.
Mr. Christopher worked as a machine operator for 38 years at Ross Gear (now TRW) in Lafayette.
Herb was a member of the Battle Ground Saddle Club and enjoyed training and riding horses. He was a supporter of Tippecanoe County 4H - Horse and Pony for more than 20 years. He also enjoyed camping and traveling.
Surviving are four sons, Dale T. Christopher (wife: Kathy) of Niles, MI, Jeff P. Christopher (wife: Jeanne) of Battle Ground, Mark Christopher (companion: Nadia) of West Point and Dan L. Christopher (wife: Crystal) of Colburn; two sisters, Jean Martin of West Lafayette and Carolyn Greene (husband: Don) of Lafayette and a sister-in-law, Lois Christopher.
Herb loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, Andrew (wife: Amy), Audrey (husband: Zach), Monica (fiance: Ben), Sara (husband: Wes), Heather, Cody (fiance: Katie), Catti, Christin and Carlie (fiance: Kyle) and four great-grandchildren, Ashleigh, Andrew, Addison and Haylee.
Preceding him in death with his wife and parents is a brother, Don Christopher.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Funeral service 10 a.m. Friday, January 24, 2014 also at the funeral home. Entombment to follow in Tippecanoe Memory Gardens Mausoleum, West Lafayette.
Memorials may be made to the Battle Ground Saddle Club.
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Mel Stanton
January 22, 2014
Uncle Herb Aunt Lois ,May God bless you and your family ,in this time of sorrow ,i ll light a candle.. i ll miss you both !
Mike Stanton
January 21, 2014
I can't believe i forgot about one of my favorite cousins please forgive me Mark I was just not thinking hope you and your Family will accept my apologies,
Lois Christopher, 1997
Rita Lockridge
January 21, 2014
Boys, Here's one I love of your mom as well. Hugs to you all
May in Brown County, 2000 with Don Andrews
Rita Lockridge
January 21, 2014
Jeff, Mark, Dale and Dan & families, I am so sad to hear of Herb's passing. He is such a memorable character and he has left such a mark on all of us who knew and loved both of your parents. His laughter and smile were always there with saddle club functions. I hope he and Lois have found their perfect horses in Heaven. I think of them both every time we have a meeting, missing both of them. May they both be at peace. Hugs to all of you.
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Jenni Green
January 21, 2014
CRYSTAL, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FATHER-IN-LAW. I KNOW YOU WILL MISS HIM TERRIBLY. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND DAN AND THE KIDS. HUGS ALL AROUND!
Jenni Green
January 21, 2014
Crystal, So sorry to hear of your father-in-laws death. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Dan and the kids. Hugs all around!
CARLA SHOEMAKER
January 21, 2014
DAN, I WAS SO SORRY TO SEE YOUR FATHER HAS PASSED AWAY. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. CARLA SHOEMAKER
Jeff Corbin
January 21, 2014
Jeff, Mark
I was sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Janet and my prayers are with you and your family.
Mike Stanton
January 20, 2014
Uncle Herb definitely was a great man. I think he was the horse whisperer, he would n't be shy to tell you whatever you asked of him. Because of him i can honestly say i can ride a horse correctly. he was definitely a fine man, go uncle Herb ride the sunsets with aunt lois. To all my cousins that was his sons please accept my deepest condolences, Dale, Jeff and Danny
Nancy Liberti
January 20, 2014
Uncle Herb and Aunt Lois were such great relatives. We had such a great time as kids growing up visiting them on their farm and when we were adults we all got together once per year at a Holiday Inn for a family reunion. We had such fun times then. Aunt Lois and Herb will finally be re-united and in a better place. They will always be missed.
Their niece - Nancy
Roger & Karen Hilt
January 20, 2014
Herb was a wonderful friend at the many campouts we shared, we will greatly miss him. He now can go be with his love of his life, Lois. May God Bless the BOTH of you.
Lisa Frey
January 20, 2014
Some of my fondest memories are of Uncle Herb and Aunt Lois and riding horses at the farm. Uncle Herb always seemed bigger than life, but was so kind and gentle. It's been too many years since I've seen him, and for that I am sorry. I'd like to think that he and Aunt Lois are together again, riding into the sunset....
carolyn jo sheets-freeland
January 20, 2014
Riding with my Dad now,Duke Sheets
Cassandra Black
January 20, 2014
Uncle Herb and Aunt Lois were two of my favorite people. I will cherish the memories that they gave me for the rest of my life. I only wish that my children could have experienced their love and happiness.
Tom Black
January 20, 2014
My Uncle Herb was always bigger than life to me as a child. He taught me how to ride horses and the best way ever to butter your corn. I can't count the number of amazing memories him, my Aunt Lois and their incredible boys gave me in my life. Always remebered, never forgotten.
Herb at a Saddle Club Fun Show
Pat Dye
January 20, 2014
Herb will be greatly missed by many in the Battle Ground Saddle Club where he was a major force for decades. He led countless trail rides at Brown County and many other places and was always one to lend a helping hand. He was a great help to me when I first joined and to many other newbies. I have many fond memories, including Herb and others pulling me and my young horse across a creek that he didn't want to cross and Herb using a stick horse to demonstrate something to several gals. We sure had some laughs that day.
kathy haugen
January 20, 2014
jeff,mark and monica so sorry for the loss of your dad and grandpa.keeping your family in my prayers.
Mike Lyman
January 20, 2014
My sincere condolences to Herbs' family. I have many fond memories at the barn and especially in Brown county.
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