Chris — son, brother, husband, dad, uncle, cousin, and friend — passed away unexpectedly on June 15th, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Chris was born February 1, 1983 in West Valley City, Utah, to Michael Lynn Earl and Deborah Sue Tomoff Earl. He grew up in South Jordan, Utah and attended Copperhills High school where he was on the football team. He graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in Urban Planning.
Chris met his wife Elise in 2002. They married in 2005 and welcomed their daughter Tegan in 2009. He loved his wife and loved being a father. Tegan was the light of his life and he loved supporting her in her education, art, dance, and playing video games together.
Chris began his career with Salt Lake City twelve years ago with the Fleet department. He later worked in Code Enforcement until he was able to follow his passion as a Principal Planner. Chris enjoyed and cared about the work he did with the City. He loved his Salt Lake City work family as well as the community he served.
He is survived by his wife Elise Earl, daughter Tegan Earl, parents Michael and Deborah Earl, sisters Nichole (Brian) Van De Merwe and Melissa (Robert) Wells, Nieces Chaylynn Tavarez and Bella Wells, Nephews Brenton Tavarez and Grant Wells, Father-in-law Trent Arrington (Leslie), Mother-in-law Liane Bronson (Jonathan), Sister-in-law Shannon (LaMar) Powell and nephews LaMar Powell, Jake Powell, and Reagan Dawes, Sister-in-law Suzy Gordon and Niece Angelina Gordon.
He was preceded in death by grandparents Jesse and Ona Earl and George Tomoff.
Chris, you are loved by many and will be greatly missed. Our hearts are forever broken. Until we see you again. Rest in peace.
A viewing will be held Tuesday, June 22 2021 from 6:00 P.M.– 8:00 P.M. at Broomhead Funeral Home, 12600 South 2200 West Riverton, Utah. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Broomhead Funeral Home 12600 South 2200 West Riverton, Utah.
Because Chris had a casual dress style, and was often seen in shorts, a button down, and flipflops, we're encouraging men to dress similarly for Chris's Services.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to his surviving family via the Chris Earl Memorial Account at America First Credit Union.
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