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Christopher Blain Gaston
Christopher Blain Gaston
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Christopher Gaston Obituary
July 12, 1981 - Sept. 4, 2007
A celebration of life was held for Chris Gaston, 26, of Portland. Cremation was in Mexico.
Chris was born July 12, 1981, in Sonoma, Calif., to Kermit Gaston Jr. He died Sept. 4, 2007, while scuba driving in Rosarita, Mexico.
He spent most of his life in Coos Bay. He later moved to Portland. He loved to swim, ride motorcycles and spend time with his children. The apple of his eye was his 2 1/2-year-old daughter, Karli.
He is survived by his wife, Kelli, daughter, Karli Jean, stepdaughter, Kyla, stepson, Colby, all of Vancouver, Wash.; father and stepmother, Kermit and Lynn Gaston Jr. of Coos Bay; brother, J.J. (Kermit III) Gaston of Coos Bay; half sister, Bianca Gaston of Kansas City, Mo.; half sisters, Tiffeney White and Veronica Watts, both of Clarksville, Tenn.; stepbrother, Sean Matthews; grandmother, Pat Gaston of North Bend; stepgrandmother, Phyllis Hartley of Coos Bay; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Judi Lognion
November 17, 2008
The actual date of this entry was on November 14th.
Thank you for having this site and thank you for for letting everyone say something here about Chris.
For a brief moment in time you were my son and I will cherish ever memory.
If there is anything I have learned by Christophers death is always tell those close to you how much you love and care about them even if you don't see or talk to them every day. If you have hurt someone by your words or actions tell them you are sorry.
We can not change the choices we have made in the past but we can make better choices now and in the future.
We all remember Chris in our own way and he knew that we all loved him.
Good, Bad, Right or Wrong he was our son.
I miss you Chris and will love you forever.
Your Mom for a Moment in Time
Judi ( Brandy )
Judi Lognion
November 14, 2008
To my son of only a moment in time
I love you...
Always Your mom
Brandy
Lynn /mom Gaston
November 12, 2008
To those that loved Christopher, thank you for putting your words down for his daughter to read someday. Christopher will always have a special place in so many hearts, because of the overwhelming love he had in his heart for all. Keep his memory close to your hearts for always.
To my son, I love you, always will, thank you for Karlie, she helps keep your memory alive and kickin! So much like you. Thanks for the memories.
Judi Lognion
November 4, 2008
Well Christopher...It is almost time for this guest book to end. I think about you and miss you everyday. How blessed we all were to have you in our lives.. Each one of us came into your life for so many different reason. Each one of us that you called mom came into your life to get you to the next path that your journey was to take you on. How honored we all were to call you " our son ". Your short time here with us gave us so many memories. Your first day at PreSchool...Teaching you the ABC'S and the W/me ...the Halloween you dressed as Freddy Kruger..The day you gave me my ring..Your invisible dog shopping with you and your dad.....Thank You Christopher for all the Butterflies..............
I Know I will see you one day
Now and Forever One of Your Moms
Judi
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Kermit Gaston
October 2, 2008
This is Christophers father. I was there when Chris was born July 12, 1982 and at that time he became MY son, I took care of him.
I saw the love he had for dogs, kids and older people. He had so much love in him. I am so sorry for what happened, the things that went wrong in Portland that lead to his death, in the end, I lost my son.
Roxana, I want to thank you for giving me two great sons, which gave me great grandchildren. Thank you
I have been Chris's constant in his life since the day he was born, I think of my son every day of my life.
My wife and I have been married for over 16 years, she has been in Chris's life since he was 10 years old. Thank you and Bless you all, Kermit, Christophers father.
Roxana Castile
October 1, 2008
Christopher was my first born son and I miss him alot. We did not have a close mother-son relationship but that never took away from our love for each other.
Always and Forever His Mother
Roxana Castile
Veronica Watts
September 30, 2008
Baby Bro,
I know you are still with me everyday, I feel you. I miss you like crazy though. Through good times and BAD we made it through all of them. But now without you I feel so lost at times. I miss you soooo bad. Heaven is lucky to have you!!! I am sure you keep everyone smiling :) I love you lots!
Your Big Sis
Kermit & Lynn Gaston
September 18, 2008
Hey Bubba, your daddy sure loves the little visits from you! So does Bella Boo! Keep them up son, he says it's nice to know you still check in on him, and thanks for the big hug and comfort while dad was in Mexico. I'm glad you told him it was you. Keep up the visits! It's nice to see so many people sharing how much they loved you and miss you. Doesn't suprise me though, you were a very loveable guy, and I miss your hugs big boy! So I get them from Jake, you spoiled that boy, he is a big whiner! But he keeps us close to you. No matter what, we love you and miss you son, and no one can take that away from us! Love you, Dad and Mom
Bianca Gaston
September 7, 2008
Hey little Brother,
I miss you a lot some days, we had fun growing up. I still remember the first time you held Bella,we all giggled cause you were scared.Robbie talks about how you used to jump in the river.You were the best brother a sister could ask for. I love you and miss you so much.
Kisses
Judith (Brandy) Lognion
September 5, 2008
Christopher
Its now been 1 year and the pain and emptiness in my heart is no less. I miss you. Your uncle Billy went to join you Sept. 2nd 2008. I know that when it is my time you all will be waiting with open arms, smiles on you faces and hearts filled with love.
Everytime I find myself wishing I could see you, just to reach out and hold you I look around and within moments a butterfly will appear to remind me of your love.
Always and Forever
Your Mom
Judi(Brandy)
Judi Lognion
August 30, 2008
1 year ago today was the last time I talked to you on the phone. I miss you so much son. I look at the new pictures that Kelli sent of her and Karlie and wish you were in the pictures also..You are always in my heart Chris. I love you Mom (Brandy)
August 30th, 2008
Ann Carmack
August 29, 2008
Chris even tho we aren't related by blood you will always be my nephew. I will always remember when we first met and you kept calling me Fran. Then I named you Fred lol.
I still have that piece of myrtle wood you painted for me all those years ago. I keep it on my desk always and I think of you when I see it.
I remember the fun you and JJ and I had on the beach when I came up to see Isabella be born.
I will remember you and love you always nephew. I keep you in my heart.
Love Aunt Fran
Lynn Gaston
July 16, 2008
Happy Birthday Chris. Your dad and I miss you. Karlie Marley misses you and still gives those big hugs!
Love always, Dad, Mama Lynn & Jake
Mom ( Brandy )
January 6, 2008
Christopher, you came into my life July 12th, 1981 and became my son not long after that.
On Sept. 4th, 2007, my son Christopher passed away . I will miss him with all my heart but know that he is at peace. I am thankful for our last phone conversation just days before this happened.
Your wife Kelly has shared things with me about how you felt about me and your family here in California. You always told her that you knew how much I loved you. I will always cherish all those stories.
From the time you were a little boy I always told you that everytime you see a butterfly son....know its mom sending her love to you...And you would tell me "the same back to you mom".
Your California Family will miss you.
Mom (Brandy), Your sister Kelly and her husband Scott, Your Nieces Megan, Gillian, Jocelyn, Your Nephew Connor, Your Aunt s and Uncle and Cousins form Sonoma California
Danielle Mitchell
November 28, 2007
To Kermit, Lynn and the Gaston Family, I am so sorry for your loss. It is a pure tragedy. My heart goes out to you all.
Lee Bakeman
November 26, 2007
I couldn't imagine growing up without my best friend Chris. I never thought we would be apart. I thought of him like a brother, and he was, and always will be my brother. I will never forget him. Many people can only aspire to be the kind of person I know he was inside his heart. I will miss you Chris.
Lynn Gaston
November 23, 2007
I remember when you were 10 and when your dad was at work late, you'd lay your head in my lap and have me rub your head. I remember when you first asked if you could call me mom, and when you told me I was the best mom you'd ever had. I remember being there when your daughter was born, and the look on your face. I miss you very much son. Mom
Bianca Gaston
November 18, 2007
Chris
I will miss you very much. I love you even when you where a pain. You will always be in my heart, little brother. I know you are smiling down on us from heaven.
Chris Duncan
November 16, 2007
So sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Viki Douglass
November 16, 2007
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Charyse Johnson
November 16, 2007
So Sorry for your loss.
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