Christopher Jay Vargas, 18, Moose Lake, died Saturday, June 28, 2008. He was born on Aug. 2, 1989 in Camp Pendleton, Calif., to Pam and Jay Vargas. At an early age, Christopher moved to Duluth with his family where they lived for a short time before moving to Cloquet. He attended Churchill Elementary School in Cloquet. In 1999, the family moved to Moose Lake where Christopher attended Moose Lake High School graduating in 2008. He worked at the Blue Bear Cafe and at the Dairy Queen in Moose Lake. Christopher enjoyed working with the youth. He was a very active team member of Northwaters Teen Encounter Christ (TEC). Christopher also helped with T-Ball for the Moose Lake Little League. He was a member of the IBBF and had attained his Black Belt in Tae Kwan Do. Christopher spent countless hours at Hope Lutheran Church where he felt most happy and again spent time helping with the youth. He had plans to go to Augsburg College to become a Youth and Family Minister. Christopher also loved playing guitar, painting, photography, canoeing, and outdoor activities. He was preceded in death by his Beloved aunts, Nancy Vargas and Kym Scott. Christopher will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Pam and Jay Vargas of Moose Lake; two brothers, Nathan and Jordan Vargas of Moose Lake; grandparents, Jean and Terry Moen of Moose Lake; Bill Scott of Duluth; Iris and Alejandro Vargas of Carolina, Puerto Rico; his uncle and Godfather, Chad (Missy) Scott of Hermantown; his aunt and Godmother, Lenny Vargas of Carolina, Puerto Rico; aunts and uncles, Bibi Vargas of Carolina, Puerto Rico; Marilyn Vargas of Carolina, Puerto Rico; and Freddy Vargas of Massachusetts; numerous cousins; and his very special friends, Wendy Hjelmberg; Sabrina Bothwell; Katelyn Danelski; Trevor Olson; Kim Hansen; Lizzy Anderson; and Katie Mjolsness. GATHERING OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS:NOON Wednesday, July 2, 2008 until the 1 p.m. Memorial Service in Hope Lutheran Church, Moose Lake. Pastor Jan Mehlhoff and Wendy Hjelmberg, AIM Director of Family Ministry will officiate. Urn Bearers will be Chad Scott, Jordan Vargas, and Nathan Vargas. Inurnment will be at Blomskog Cemetery, Windemere Twp., Pine Co. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given in Christopher's memory to one of his greatest passions in life: Northwaters TEC, c/o Hope Lutheran Church, PO Box 422, Moose Lake, MN 55767. Blessed be the memory of Christopher Jay Vargas. Arrangements by Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.
This obituary was originally published in the Duluth News Tribune.
Chris always made sure people knew they were loved. Teens Encounter Christ has always been intense and amazing for Chris and I, but I never have been able to work one with my family. He had no idea how important it was, but he always reminded me how I was his sister, and how much his family loved me...Chris loved so pasionately. I miss him everyday. Family, Pam, Jay, Jordan, Nathan, I'm prayin for you.
Sarah Korbel
July 14, 2008 | Barnum
You touched so many people's lives, Chris, and you had so much good in you that you weren't even aware of. What a blessing you were in my life. I'm very thankful you were a part of my life and I of yours. I valued our friendship a great deal, and I'll miss you always. You left me with an abundance of wonderful memories to treasure and cherish. (Even the ones where you tortured me with the thought of working in a church together or commenting on my height!) You will always be in my heart. My...
Katelyn Danelski
July 05, 2008 | Sturgeon Lake, MN
Dear Vargas Family,
It is so hard to come to grips with the fact that a friend and fellow class mate is no longer with us. It seems like just yesterday he was in school smiling and playing his guitar in Mr.Lembkes room. He was so talented and no matter what happend he seemed to always be smiling. I will never forget the first time I saw Chris in fourth grade I thought to myself "wow, i feel short" and he only grew physically and educationally. I hope that God, friends and family...
Desiree Warpula
July 03, 2008 | Moose Lake, MN
so sorry to hear of the loss of chris we worked together at harbor frieght tools,we had fun times with his great humor,he was always bubbly and full of life.
marilyn grondahl
July 03, 2008 | Duluth, MN
Pam, Jay, Nathan, and Jordon
I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a sweet heart, I cannot imagine what you are going through. Please accept my condolences.
Melissa Jensen (Moen)
July 02, 2008 | Tucson, AZ
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim Frey
Bill Unkelhaeuser
July 02, 2008
To family of
Christopher jay vargar
He was a great guy to work with in taekwondo. he was a great sparring partner be with and great firend to workout at the gym.
God will be with you in the hard time and good time.
form ms Kara
NSTKD
Kara severson
July 01, 2008 | Duluth, MN
God Bless you Chris. I always admired your strenth and speed in Tae Kwon Do. Your big smile always showed you were having fun. The last time we were together we taught the class after I received my black belt. You will be missed.
Sean Quinlan
July 01, 2008 | Minneapolis, MN
Pam, Jay, Nathan, and Jordan,
Even in his short time here, Chris touched so many peoples lives, including my own. He taught me so much about my faith, about Christ in general, and how to love one another, give so much of yourself for others, and show God's word through both words and actions. He was such a great person, and know that nobody could ever forget him. May you be able to feel his presence, for he is watching over you playing guitar with the angels :)
GLY&SDI
Megan Baustian
Megan Baustian
July 01, 2008 | Sandstone, MN
