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BORN
1951
DIED
2009
Chris Hyatt Obituary
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.
Please sign the guest book at www.tdn.com/obits.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily News (Longview, WA).
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Robin Cox
December 18, 2009
Dear Riley,..it has taken me until today to write anything and I feel bad about that, Just hard to write a final goodbye...But with that being said I want you to know that we are so sorry for your loss,..but we are rejoicing too,..because we KNOW Chris is out of pain and whole.. Cancer is so hard to explain to people who haven't expierenced it,..all I can say is that it robs you of your life as you once knew it,..you are never the same and that can be some bad and some good..We won't be at Chris's memorial,..but you will be in my prayers all day long. She was a fun, loving, beautiful woman who I feel blessed to have met and spent time with. you were a wonderful husband to her..Love and prayers to the whole family, and to Chris,..See you later:)
Terry and Robin Cox
Jan Bailey Whitehead
December 17, 2009
Bringing out Christmas items, it's wonderful to cherish Chris's handmade items & share her Almond Pastries. It was so great to hug Chris at Jana & Diana's weddings. I'm sure she was comforted they had bachelors degrees & married. Chris was my sister-in-law 25 years. She had great spirit despite having Doug young, his accident & long suffering. I have a comforting vision of him waiting to usher her on. To Betty & Jack, Jana & Diana, the Hyatts, & all, please accept my condolances.
December 16, 2009
Dear Riley,
We were all saddened to hear about Chris leaving this life. Meeting you and Chris in Boardman, was a wonderful experience for not only Roger and myself, but also for Nikia and Connor. You both took us in as part of your Boardman family and shared both your beautiful motorhome and your family stories with us. Of course, Nikia's and Connor's favorite memories are riding the jet skis with you and Chris!
Chris was such a happy, loving and full of life person and she really filled the earth with her presence. It seems so unfair, that a person like her didn't get to live longer... This much be so difficult for you, but always try to remember, that although her earthly body has left you, her spirit and all that she has given you, will always be with you.
Much love and warm thoughts from all of us.
Helén; Roger, Nikia and Connor Evans
Salem,OR.
Judy Neiman
December 16, 2009
I had the pleasure of meeting Chris at Lfco and loved her like my sister. Chris, Mary and I were best friends, often going to the beach, shopping, drinking wine together and best of all for a short time I lived just across the street. I will treasure our memories forever, she truly was a beautiful person inside and out.
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Roger Pelletier
December 13, 2009
Riley and Family,
So deeply sorry for your loss. We have all lost a great friend. It was nice to visit with you and her at this years class reunion. We will miss her.
December 13, 2009
Dear Riley and family;
We were so shocked to hear of Chris' passing. We are very sorry for your loss. Please know you and yours are
in our hearts and prayers.
Mellany and Chris Studer
Carolynn Beloit
December 13, 2009
Riley;
I am so sorry for your loss. You and the family are in my prayers. I wish I could be there the 19th for you.
Love
Your Cousin
Carolynn
December 12, 2009
Riley and family- I am so sorry for your loss. Chris was a very caring person and a fighter. She is in a better place now and at peace. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. From what I've heard about Chris she has touched many lives and will not be forgotten. Tanya Setzer
December 11, 2009
Riley and family,
It was so good to see Chris at our class reunion last summer - she was happy and so alive, despite her ongoing battle with cancer. I'm so grateful to have spent that time with her. My heart goes out to you.
Carol Roberts Dinges
December 11, 2009
Riley and Betty: So sorry for the loss of your beautiful Wife and Daughter. May God be with you through these tough times. Chris Edgemon
Gail Visgar
December 11, 2009
Riley , Betty and family sorry for your loss , Chris was loved and will be missed!!
December 9, 2009
Riley and family,
I had the pleasure of working with Chris during my "office" tenure at LFCo. She was a person of good humor who was always ready to help out with whatever was needed. She will be greatly missed. Sympathy and prayers for you and your family.
Tim Strom
Nancy Hunter
December 9, 2009
Riley, even thou we have know each other for 30 years, it was not until Chris's and Mike's illness that I really started to get to know your Chris. She was lovely inside and out. I wish our friendship could have been bonded someother way but,I will always be grateful for it. I will miss her and all the wonderful cards she sent. She was so very SPECIAL.
Love Nancy
Alison DuVall
December 8, 2009
I've known Chris since I started first grade with her daughter Jana, and through the years have many memories of birthday parties, holiday celebrations, sleep overs, weddings and just hanging out...She was a wonderful person, a caring mom, and a dear friend to many. To Jana, Di, Betty, Riley and the many others, my thoughts and prayers have been with you ~ Chris will be dearly missed.
Lynn Fisher
December 8, 2009
My dear friend,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved each other. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your friend.......Lynn
Sue Perrine
December 8, 2009
Riley and family,
so sorry to hear about your loss. Chris was a wonderful lady. You are in my prayers.
Sue Perrine
Bob Nolden
December 7, 2009
Riley,
Sorry that Chris has passed. I enjoyed working with her. She was fun and a great person. We will be in Georgia at the time of her service. Our prayers will be with you.
Bob and sandi
December 7, 2009
Riley, I'm so sorry for your loss. Chris was a good person and alway's came to my need when I had a problem at work. She never complained and had a positive attitude. She also loved you very much! Diane(Adams)Timonen
December 7, 2009
Riley
So sorry. Wish it had turned out differently.
Cousin Ruth
Chris,Tanya,Brandon, Echo,Dakota,Tristan, Addison Hearn
December 7, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. My families hearts are with you and your Family. Our family has learned these passed months: Life dose go on when a loved one has passed, Its our hearts that wears the scare. Chris will always be in yours.
Prayers , Hugs, and Love~
The Hearn's
December 7, 2009
I first met Chris when she started working at Longview Fibre as a young single mother of a small son, Doug. We hit it off immediately and our friendship has held strong though all these years. She and I had many, many silly fun times together. Along with our friend Judy we spent many weekends at the beach raising hell and just having a good time, laughter was the main theme. I'll never forget the pranks we played on each other. Chris loved life....her son, her daughters and her darling granddaughter and will be deeply missed. I know there will be an empty spot in my life without her but she will always remain in my heart and thoughts. I loved her like a little sister and will never forget her dancing eyes and smile.
Mary Martinsen
December 7, 2009
Rest well Chris. I'll remember you with smiles and love always.
Love, Debbie Martin
Donna & Bob Morris
December 6, 2009
We met Chris in the Boardman RV and Marina Park. I didn't know she was fighting for her life at the time we met her. I thought "what a beautiful and fun woman" she was, and how "devoted, thoughtful and loving" she was to her husband Riley. I greatly admired her. I thought she was a "very beautiful person." We will greatly miss her next summer in Boardman. We look forward to seeing her at home in Heaven where there is no pain or suffering, when Jesus comes! Come Jesus Soon! Come! So we can be with our loved ones!
Tina Evanson
December 6, 2009
Dear Riley,
So very sorry to hear of your loss of Chris. My heart goes out to you & your family. So glad that you were able to have the years you did with her.....you both seemed happy together.
Thinking of you in these difficult times.
Your friend, Tina
December 6, 2009
Riley, we are so sorry for your loss. Chris was a lovely person and so obiously adored you.We know you will have many happy memories. Our thoughts are with you and the rest of the family. Take Care, Diana & Terry Montgomery,Texas
Diane Libby
December 5, 2009
We met Chris when Riley introduced her to us soon after they started dating. We became very good friends and spent many weekends and vacations together enjoying each others company. Through good times and bad, we were each other's strength and support. We will miss her smile, giggle, and down to earth approach to life! Good-bye to my very dear friend, until we meet again. Love Jeff and Diane Libby
Tara and Daman Iddings
December 5, 2009
Chris will always be in our thoughts and prayers, What a beautiful person she was. Her big smile will always be remembered!!!
We love and miss you Chris! =)
Leona Zimmer
December 5, 2009
To the Family of "Chris",
I hadn't seen Chris is years until our 40th class reunion. We had lost contact through the years. But it was wonderful. We went pretty much through school our whole life. I'm so glad we were able to meet again. The awesome part was to know she was truly happy. It was the first time I had met "Her Riley", I could see after a few minutes she had married her match, how wonderful. Thank You Riley for taking care of your beautiful friend and ours.
Love To You All, Leona Zimmer
Margie McGee
December 5, 2009
Riley, I have known Chris for a very long time. She was a beautiful young girl, 30 years ago, as we worked at Fibre together. She developed into a beautiful, happy woman as she met the man of her dreams; you were Chris' touch stone, and you should feel such immense happieness that you were the one chosen to take care of her in her time of need. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers in such a very trying time. Take care of yourself. Always, Bob and Margie McGee
December 5, 2009
Riley.
I am sorry for the loss of your wife.
But you know this is parts of every dody life.The person whom passed away are done deal. You & me are keeps going until our day has comes.Think of you.
Charlie.
Brandon, Amber, Adia and Kalani Messenger
December 4, 2009
Those life jackets hanging on that tree(spot #41....at the undisclosed location)...and our daughter just couldn't resist coming over to buckle...and unbuckle those jackets....well...the rest is history...we've come a long way from those buckles...we gained life long friends and irreplaceable memories of the best times! We consider you both family.
Our hearts are breaking over the loss of Chris. She was so wonderful, caring and kind. Her smile will be missed dearly.
Chris...I'll cherish my pendant forever!!!!!!!!....even though I wouldn't believe it was true.....I love you! (Amber)
Debbie Yanez
December 4, 2009
I am so grateful Riley for the friendship of your sweet Chris. She will always be in my heart and you will remain in my thoughts and prayers as these most difficult days pass. Thank you for your friendship and for taking such good care of Chris. Love,
December 4, 2009
Riley I am so sorry for you and the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I know how empty these words can sound, but they are heartfelt with my deepest sympathy. Keep on living life to the fullest and know that she is with you always. Renee McBride
December 4, 2009
Dear Riley, Lexie, Betty and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as we remember your beautiful Chris. She was so sweet and will be missed by so many. May the love of family and friends help you through your grief. Love to all,
Pete and Gladys
Jennifer Comin
December 4, 2009
I will never forget you Chris, and will talk of you often- always. Your spirit lives on in all the peoples lives you touched, you are an amazing, beautiful person. We love and miss you.
Robert, Jen, Zoe and Ferris Comin
Dayna (Fittro) Gohn
December 4, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you Riley and the rest of your family. May your memories last you a lifetime. Love -
Jan & Chris Stauffer
December 4, 2009
Riley our prayers are with you as we all remember Chris. She is missed by us all. We have really enjoyed getting to know you both as our families have blended. Take care.
December 4, 2009
Dear Riley,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We're so very sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person... Chris will live on in the hearts of many.
May you find peace when you think of her, and smiles in the memory of happy times in "undisclosed locations." Love, Debbie and Brad Sidwell
Yvonne Gorans
December 4, 2009
My heart goes out to the family. Chris was a neighbor years ago and I also had the priveledge of working with her in our Fibre family of friends.I will always remember her for her soft spoken voice and her giggles. When she grinned it was from ear to ear. She was the kind of person everyone wanted as a friend. Losing a loved one is never easy and so hard to say goodbye. But, she is free of pain and suffering. Focus on all the beautiful memories she left behind and just know that she will walk lifes path with you each and every day.
Chris, until we meet again...
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