Mary Anne Bingham

Mary Anne "Chris" Bingham
May 13, 1936 – Nov 15, 2015
Mary Anne "Chris" Bingham, 79 of Patterson died Sunday November 15th at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto.  Born on May 13, 1936 at Dameron Hospital in Stockton California, Chris was the daughter of the late John C. and Mildred L. Christoferson formerly of Turlock. Chris graduated from Orestimba High School in 1954 and attended the University of the Pacific.  Married in Merced in 1956 to John Wade "Wade" Bingham of Gustine, the couple first lived in Newman but moved to Patterson shortly thereafter.
Chris worked at the Vernalis Bean Warehouse and Patterson Frozen Foods before becoming a full time homemaker and mother.  An avid reader, Chris enjoyed working a daily crossword puzzle and being a member of the Patterson Study Club and AM/PM Program.  An enthusiastic volunteer, Chris spent many years actively involved with the Patty Cake Club of Patterson, the AFS (American Field Service) Program, Patterson Township Historical Society, Friends of the Library, PRIDE Scholarship Foundation and the Patterson Swim Team.  Chris was also a strong supporter of the Patterson Apricot Fiesta and served many roles before becoming the General Chairperson.
Chris and her husband Wade enjoyed many international and domestic trips together and she especially enjoyed getting her SCUBA certification in Hawaii.  She also took German lessons and enjoyed using her skills on several trips to Germany and Norway. Her hobbies included embroidery, quilting, gardening and swimming.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Wade Bingham, her daughter Teri Takata of Hawi Hawaii, her son Bryan (Denise) Bingham of Patterson and her daughter Brenda Melo of Patterson.  She is also survived by her brother John Christoferson of Idaho, 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday November 24th at Hillview Funeral Chapel in Patterson. Inurnment will follow at the Patterson District Cemetery in Patterson.
Donations may be made to P.R.I.D.E. (Patterson Recognizing Individuals Determined to Excel), P. O. Box 1543, Patterson California 95363 or Patterson Township Historical Society, P.O. Box 15, Patterson, California  95363.
Services conducted by Hillview Funeral Chapel, Patterson.
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