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Chris Stern Obituary
Chris proudly served six years in the Navy, during which he traveled the world. Despite his global experiences, his heart always remained in Northern California, where he felt most at home.
He is deeply missed by his parents, Steven and Rebecca; his sisters, Sarah Hunter and her family, and Rachel. Chris will be remembered for his incredible sense of humor, warm bear hugs, and caring nature.
May his memory bring comfort to those who knew him.
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Rebecca Stern
Yesterday
A few times I've had a moment where I forget you are gone,.. And then it hits me like a tsunami...
Rebecca Stern
July 29, 2025
Before Chris's sister Sarah was born, when Chris was around 4 years old, I bought him a little doll so that he could change it, feed it and learn basic care for a baby and he loved that doll. His preschool had a student named Sarah in it so he named his doll," Sarah". When his sister was born we asked him what he would want to name her; he stated without hesitation, Sarah. :)
Rebecca Stern
July 28, 2025
Love...
Rebecca Stern
July 28, 2025
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Rebecca Stern
July 28, 2025
Big brother :)
Matthew Weiss
July 10, 2025
Chris was my big cousin. We loved to visit our family at their house in Hopland. Chris taught me how to catch lizards with a long piece of grass, and I use that trick today to impress my kids. Another great memory I have of Chris is when my brother and I went to visit when we were older. My brother and I were riding my uncles Honda trail motorcycle and Chris was riding his dirtbike. Eric road the Honda up to the house and Chris offered to drive me up on the back of his bike. He told me to hold on tight and then popped a wheelie while I was on the back. I will never forget that day! I will never forget Chris and my many memories with him. Love you cuz.
Rebecca Stern
June 17, 2025
Rebecca Stern
June 15, 2025
Dad couldn't wait to get home to spend time with you!! And you'd be so excited.." da da da..."
He took you to Tahoe for a boat ride and a hike. You had a backpack you packed yourself. It was heavy. After hiking up a steep hill, you sat down, opened your backpack and pulled out several cars and trucks and proceeded to play with them!!!
Often went with Dad to the health club, while he taught karate. You loved his class or playing handball. All the employees knew you.
Sometimes what seems like the little things at the time; later become the big things. : )
Rebecca Stern
June 6, 2025
The start of an amazing love story..
Stephen Krimont
June 1, 2025
Loving Memory of Christopher
Christopher left us far too soon. He had a charisma that couldn´t be taught. People didn´t just like him-they were drawn to him, to his energy, to his easy humor, to the way he could make even the heaviest moment feel a little lighter.
He had a knack for turning everyday moments into memories. Whether it was target shooting with his dad or teaching his cousins the fine art of catching lizards with nothing more than a blade of grass, Christopher made it all fun, adventurous, and somehow unforgettable.
Christopher enjoyed life with pure gusto-no hesitation, no half-measures. He lived big, he laughed hard, and he loved deeply. That´s how we´ll remember him: as a burst of joy, a spark of mischief, and a steady source of strength.
We miss him terribly, but we are so grateful for the time we had. His spirit lives on in the stories we share, the laughter we remember, and the blades of grass still waving in the breeze, just waiting to catch another lizard.
Rest easy, Christopher. You are loved more than words can say.
Uncle Steve, Aunt Karen and cousins Austin and Madison
Mary Stern Weiss
May 26, 2025
We have a lot of memories of Chris when he was young and would come down to visit! Matthew and Eric liked playing with their cousin! We will miss you and hope you found peace in heaven! Love you Chris!
Aunt Mary and Uncle Ron
Rebecca Stern
May 26, 2025
Thank you son- you paid the ultimate price.
Ryan
May 23, 2025
On behalf of my dad and me, we extend our deepest sympathies. Although we didn't see Chris often due to the distance, a particular memory we want to share is a dinner we had with him back in 2005. Chris happened to be in town that night. He went to my dad's house, and they picked me up at my house in Studio City. We went to Jerry's Deli to have dinner together. It was a really enjoyable evening filled with easy conversation and laughter. After dinner, they dropped me back off at home, and I took this picture of them. We're so glad we had that special time together. He'll be fondly remembered.
Rachel Stern
May 14, 2025
My big brother. I still can´t really, truly believe that you´re gone. I will Never see you again and that hurts in a way I´ve never felt before. I still Have one of your last texts to me, which said, "Thanks love biscuits". I don´t know if it was a typo but it makes me laugh when I think About it so I´ll never erase it. I love you
Rachel Stern
May 14, 2025
Some of my favorite pictures of you and me
Eric Weiss
May 13, 2025
Chris was my cousin and he was always a lot of fun to hang with. He provided plenty of laughs. My last memory of him was when me and my brother Matt spent the whole day with him . He took us out to eat, showed us his shotgun, and then we rented a movie and watched it sitting on the floor in his room. My favorite memory was all of the cousins playing Mario kart in Matt´s room. Chris was hilarious and I´ll miss him a lot
Sarah H.
May 9, 2025
Happy birthday my brother. Love and miss you so much.
Rebecca Stern
May 8, 2025
Sending love and memories...
Rebecca Stern
May 8, 2025
Chris: resilient, energetic, dynamic, determined, capable, sensitive....
You were a big brother, loved our many pets, and saved a few hummingbirds that got stuck in the garage....and held them until they were able to fly away.
We found a sweet note I gave you on your 11th birthday. It was tattered, because you carried it around in your wallet! Very heartwarming and healing for me.
Nothing about this feels right... but, love is energy that never dies.
Blessings to you Chris on this; your eternal birthday-our son.
Steven Stern
April 18, 2025
My son
Rebecca Stern
April 17, 2025
Our hearts are fractured; we're left to pick up the pieces.
One amazing BLESSING is learning of some wonderful people who've reached out, who were good friends with Chris! Helps make this journey easier. He was, and we are quite lucky. We so appreciate all your support. :)
Rebecca Stern
April 2, 2025
I replay the last phone call,
last visit,
last text,
last pictures shared.
Gone too soon; didn't get to say goodbye.
Our son, our guardian angel.
Rebecca Stern
April 2, 2025
Good high school friends.
Rebecca Stern
March 22, 2025
Chris... courageous
adventures
kind
funny
spirited
intelligent
and, as a true Taurus; at times impatient and stubborn ;)
Miss you to the stars and back.
Gary Krimont
March 9, 2025
Chris, I miss you very much. I loved the conversations we had on the phone. You always had a big smile and a loving care with family and friends. May love and light be with you always. Love uncle Gary
Rebecca Stern
March 8, 2025
Just woke up from a dream; where we had to say goodbye - don't know what it means...
We have to keep on smiling in the rain, laughing at the pain, til the sun comes up again.
Keep on rolling with the change....no one is promised tomorrow-
Waiting for you in my dreams
Rebecca Stern
March 8, 2025
Neverending love-
Rebecca Stern
March 8, 2025
With lots of love and grace.
Rebecca Stern
March 8, 2025
Wonderful times -
Rebecca Stern
March 7, 2025
It's been an amazing journey...
Rebecca Stern
February 19, 2025
Family . A blessing
Rebecca Stern
February 14, 2025
Growing up in the country
Steven stern
February 9, 2025
Amber Jackson please call me Steven Stern I am Chris's Father. Please 7072720666
Amber Jackson
February 9, 2025
He sent me these in November 2024
Amber Jackson
February 9, 2025
I am heartbroken. Just seeing and finding this out. Chris and I met at A school in the Navy and quickly became friends after realizing we were both from NorCal and both had a love for the gym. He has visited me many times at my home and met my husband and children. We spoke often via text throughout the years and had kept telling me he was moving back to NorCal soon and couldn´t wait to see us. You will be terribly missed, I still cannot believe it, I messaged him this morning while reading this hoping for a response. Here are acouple of recent pictures he had sent me, around Thanksgiving 2024.
Rebecca Stern
January 31, 2025
Rebecca Stern
January 31, 2025
Left with so many what ifs, feelings and thoughts. We hold you in our minds and hearts.
Rose Lucchetti
January 29, 2025
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Steven Stern
January 26, 2025
Chris and my big brother Richard....so Happy Together
Rebecca Stern
January 25, 2025
When you were a toddler, whenever we went by a construction site, you'd yell out, " big truck, big truck!!". We'd stop and watch the trucks work. Then when you grew up, you got your " big truck "
Rebecca Stern
January 25, 2025
Still hard to process. My first born, my first and best Mother's Day gift.
We laughed so much - will always have great memories of joking around together. Always thought we'd have time together - for laughs and your amazing hugs. You didn't make it back home to NorCal. We have new memories daily. Proud of you my son..
Steven Stern
January 25, 2025
Alan and William I am Chris's Dad ..please contact me. [email protected]. Your kindness soothes my Soul
Alan Harmon
January 24, 2025
Chris and I were friends, we lost contact over the years as former military members are want to do. Life and such taking us down separate paths. He and I were search and rescue swimmers together, I always took great solace in knowing that he was by my side when we were in harms way. I am deeply saddened to learn of this news and want you all to have my heartfelt condolences.
William P
January 24, 2025
Gone too soon. Fly high Brother
Rebecca Stern
January 8, 2025
Wonderful memories - thank you Chris
Rebecca Stern
December 29, 2024
Sweet, fun times
Rebecca Stern
December 29, 2024
Megan Bainbridge
December 28, 2024
Benjamin B
December 28, 2024
Chris was always funny and taught me alot of things, he introduced me to one of my favorite bands Pantera, when I was very young that I would´ve never known existed unless he showed me, I´ll be blasting hollow for him every time it comes on and I´m going to have a hard time using anything Milwaukee tool related without thinking of him, all of my experiences with Chris were usually filled with laughter and inside jokes he would make me laugh so hard at literally nothing and I´d still be chuckling to myself days later thinking about it, we just be sitting in a car waiting for rain to stop playing Mario kart and you could probably hear me screaming laughing from across the lot, he could have a good night with just four walls and a room and always had great stories, somewhere down the road we lost touch and I´m sad to see he´s gone from this world but wherever he goes I know he´ll find peace and happiness and make his current company laugh and smile
Megan Bainbridge
December 28, 2024
Buddy was our baby and Chris loved him so much. Buddy passed October 25, 2023 and I pray that they are playing together now in heaven.
I scattered some of both of their ashes together at this bench in Pieloch Park at sunrise on 12/28/24. It was their favorite place and Chris took Buddy here everyday. Anyone who wants to, can sit with them now.
Megan Bainbridge
December 28, 2024
Chris was my whole world for 15 years. We traveled the country together, had lots of fur babies, and built a life together. My heart is so broken. Rest in peace, Chris.
Dana Stern-Vargas
December 27, 2024
Chris, rest in peace. My heart goes out to our family. Love, Dana your cousin.
Sarah Hunter
December 27, 2024
I will miss you so much. Love you.
Your sister,
Sarah
Caiti Fournier
December 17, 2024
Chris,
Words cannot describe how much I miss you. You have been a constant in my life these last few months. Myself and Ashe miss you like crazy, and there´s now an empty spot on my couch where you should be watching movies and Ashe crying because you took her spot.
I met Chris years ago and fell out of touch. We reconnected earlier this year, fell out of touch again, then became close over the last few months. I truly believe you were taken from us too soon. He had so many plans for his future, and I knew he would be successful in anything he set out to do. I honestly lost a best friend and I´m at a loss with how to go about my day without him being here. Whenever we would get off the phone or he left my house we always said "bye love you". I hope he knew how much I appreciated the little things he did for me and taught me.
I love and miss you bestie
Amber Wood
December 17, 2024
Its hard to know what to say here. Chris was my friend, and I cared about him very much. We met in July 2022, and had some fun adventures together over the years. He was my sushi buddy - we loved grabbing sushi, and found a few great places I still frequent. We took my camper out to West Palm Beach one weekend and had a blast. We laughed a lot about stupid things. If he needed a friend, he knew he could come hang at my house and we'd sit on the porch for hours. And likewise. He was there for me when I needed a friend too.
He spoke very fondly of his childhood. He loved growing up in the country in CA. Sounds like he had his most fond memories there.
Chris served in the Navy, and was in combat after 9/11. He was proud of his service to our country
He is already missed. I believe sometimes God takes someone from us to prevent them from having future suffering. I believe Chris is now at peace, and with God.
I'll miss you, Biscuits!
Reba Stern
December 17, 2024
Reba Stern
December 17, 2024
Chris was born in Sonoma county in 1982. He grew up in the country west of Hopland; where he loved riding his multiple diet bikes, and the 4 wheeler!! He served 6 years in the Navy, where he traveled the world. His heart was always in NorCal.
He leaves behind his parents; Steven and Rebecca, his sister Sarah Hunter and her family, and sister Rachel.
His amazing sense of humor, and bear hugs will be missed. He was intelligent and caring. See you on the other side my sweet son.
Steven Stern
December 14, 2024
Angel Megan
Steven Stern
December 14, 2024
My wife and I along with his 2 sisters...wife...my family....friends are DEVASTATED. Chris was raised in the N. CA rural country. A decorated combat VETERAN. Funny cunning high intelligent Compassionate. A World Class mixed martial artist who never Ever bragged or showed off his enormous talent. We Pray ever movement for Peace . SHALOM MY SON
Amber Wood
December 13, 2024
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