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Christopher Louis Martinson

Portland, Oregon

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MARTINSON, Christopher Louis 1967-2008

Christopher 'Chris' Louis Martinson, 40, of Newport died unexpectedly Aug. 21, 2008, while commercial fishing in Adak, Alaska, of complications related to a longtime illness.

Born in Kodiak, Alaska, Oct. 14, 1967, Chris was the son of Kenny and...

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Shannon, Paul and your familes,

What a wonderful Celebration of Chris' life that you held at the Newport High School. We came away wishing that we had been fortunate enough to have known Chris better. Among his other great qualities that were brought out by family and friends, one definite common theme that came out during the service was his generosity. Newport was lucky to have him in the community. We left feeling inspired to strive to become a better person. He certainly must...

Shannon - you are in our hearts - know that your friends are there for you at this difficult time - our deepest sympathies

Chris, thank you for touching our lives with the smiles, laughter and hugs. You have made each of us a better person by knowing you! Godspeed and we are blessed to know that you are in Heaven watching over us! Patti Cauduro and Danielle Marston

I believe we are all better people for having known Chris. He always tried his best to make the right decision, even if it wasn't the easiest path. I am really going to miss him.

Chris was a good friend of my familiy's, and mine, and I will always think of him and include him, Shannon and Sabrina in my prayers.

Thinking fondly of Shannon and all of the Martinson family.
Love always,
Dale Smith, Charleen Whitney and kids.

Chris Martinson was a gentle giant, he touched my family in a special way, as busy as he was he took his time to mentor my grandson Michael,he wanted to be like Chris. I know Michael will be a better man because of Chris Martinson. My love and prayer's go out to his family, What a lucky women Shannon was to have been chosen and loved by Chris.

My deepest sympathy.

You are deeply missed and there is a void in all our lives with your passing. I will miss your huge smile & giant heart. Please watch over us~with an angel as wonderful as I'm sure you will be, there is hope.