Chris Gaare

I am so very sorry to hear this. Chris was my childhood friend from kindergarten through 8th grade when my family moved to San Francisco. I was awkward and prickly and she was always kind. While I have no illusions that I was her best friend, she was mine. Our dads would go lobster fishing in Baja together and we would run through the kitchen to grab legs to chew on in her room. Endless tidepool adventures and sandstone caves we weren't supposed to go in. I wish love and healing to all...

I am so sorry to hear about Chris...I worked for awhile for Chris and Jon in the nursery in northern California and loved it. She was a good friend and I missed them when they moved back to Carlsbad. Please give my love and prayers to the family. Thinking of all of them....Sharyl

I loved Chris so much-she was a truly great friend to me. She always took the time to listen and offer suggestions when I was struggling with something in my life. She helped me through some tough situations. I will never forget her. My thoughts & prayers are with all her family.

On behalf of the Douglass Family,
Our hearts break and we send our love to Jon, Curtis and Heidi and of course to Arthur and Alice, Michael and Suzie.

Robert Louis Stevenson wrote;
"Keep your fears to yourself
but share your courage with others"

Chris was truly brave.

We will miss her so.

Our love and prayers goes out to the family, Jon, Curtis, Heidi, and of course to Art and Alice, Susie and Mike. We are here for you when ever you need us.

Deepest Sympathy to all of you.

Dear Alice and Art,
Our heartfelt sympathy goes to you and your family. In the relatively short time we've known each other, you've described your daughter as loving and certainly courageous. Her life and all the love you shared was a blessing.

Alice and Art and Family-

My sincerest condolence to each of you. Chris was such a warrior and inspiration to all of us in her fight with breast cancer. I admire her willingness to put up with so much in her efforts to combat this disease. What a trouper she has been these last several years in her efforts to conquer cancer. We have all learned so much from Chris.

Chris will be missed, by all who know her. I'll miss her,too. I'll miss a great friend! Nick

I can't tell you how sorry I am for you Jon and Curtis and Heidi. Chris was such a wonderful woman, she always made me laugh even when going through her treatments. She was so proud of Curtis and his career he had chosen. Oh and how happy she was to have you living back with the family.Heidi, how proud she was of you also. Winning All State last year she was Trilled to be able to go and see your concert, and all your other accomplishments. Jon she always told me how you took care of her when...