Chris Hyatt, 58, of Longview passed away Nov. 26, 2009, at the Hospice Care Center.
She was born Jan. 13, 1951, in St. Helens, Ore., to Jack and Betty Nesbitt, and graduated with the Rainier High School Class of 1969.
Chris worked for ARC for several years and as a purchasing agent for Longview Fibre Company. As a parent, she was active in PTA. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and daughter. Chris loved quilting, crafting, knitting, puzzles, riding her jet ski and, of course, R.V. camping in her "undisclosed location."
On Sept. 13, 1997, Chris married Riley Hyatt. He survives her at home. Also surviving are her mother, Betty Bonser of Longview; her father, Jack Nesbitt of Kalama; three daughters and sons-in-law, Jana and Bill Wilson of Edmonds, Wash., Diana and Geoff Peterson of Hubbard, Ore., and Star and Chad Metten of Pinon Hills, Calif.; a former son-in-law and his spouse, Chris and Tammy Walker of Longview; four grandchildren, Alexis Walker, Payten Metten and Taylor and Brendon Hutton; and two brothers, John and David Nesbitt, both of Longview.
A son, Doug Johnstun, preceded her in death.
A celebration of Chris' life will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 19 at Calvary Community Church with Pastor Galen Conrad officiating. A reception will follow at the AWPPW Hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Home Health & Hospice, P.O. Box 2067, Longview, WA 98632 or a charity of choice.
Arrangements are by Columbia Funeral Service.
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This obituary was originally published in The Daily News (Longview, WA).
