Paul Gunsten

Dear Kris, Anna, and Sarah, Pam, and Claujia and families,
I am so sorry to hear of Chip's passing. I didn't learn about it until yesterday. My family and I would have attended The Celebration of his Life had we known earlier.
I have known Chip and his family his whole life. He came from such a wonderful family, so I am not surprised to read the kind tributes to him and his FAITH. ( For Kris and the girls- my maiden name is McCubbin and our families have known one another...

My family and i had honor of knowing Chip and Kris. Chip was a beautiful light..you saw it when he entered a room, and he had a beautiful way of making a sermon feel so personal, with humor, and always an amazing message. Know that we are holding Kris and family in our prayers now and in days to come. May Gods peace be with you, knowing what a blessing he was to so many.

Chip was a gracious colleague who always had a smile and greeting when we saw each other at staff meetings. I recall once when I was paired with him for a time of prayer. His faith, and his committment to the mission of God in Jesus was so powerful. I am a tall person, but I looked up to Chip, not just in that way, but in the way he lived life. God's Peace and Care in the loss we all feel at this time. In Christ, Pr.Ron Zoesch, DEM, Northeastern Ohio Synod, ELCA.

Meet Chip in 8th grade at Blacksburg High. We shared a book locker that year. I remember he always had that smile, even when I would shut the locker not knowing he was behind me.
I hate to think how much he suffered with the cancer.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

So sorry that I never met Rev. Gunsten. I attend Trinity Ecumenical Parish at Smith Mountain Lake. Our pastors, Rev. Philip Bouknight and Rev. Gary Scheidt, shared lovingly about him today. I also heard wonderful things about him from two retired Lutheran pastors in our church. He was obviously very loved and respected. I'm so osrry for your loss.

Oh, so many incredible memories of magical and crazy times at Koinonia. We worked hard, played even harder, and planted our feet firmly in God's grace. Chip was the best! I send deepest sympathy to his beautiful family.

What a warm and caring person he was! I am so sorry for the loss to his family and our community.

From one Chip to another... God's peace be with him and his love ones...

Kris,Sarah and Anna - we are so sorry for the loss of you beloved husband and dad. Trust your faith as Chip would have it, to see you through this loss. We will hold you close in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you all and keep you close during this Christmas season. God needed another angel for his Christmas Choir. With love - Robert and Theresa Wright