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for Christine Gauthier
Louise Harper
February 28, 2008
I knew and loved Christy as her next door neighbor in Baton Rouge for many years. My sympathy and prayers to all her family.
Nickolas Salmon
February 20, 2008
To my Aunt Christine who I never got the chance to know; may we meet one day in heaven.
Ron and Debbie Malone
February 16, 2008
My heart aches for all that new Christy. To Becky: Although I did not know your daughter, I knew you and how much you loved her. There are no words to provide any comfort other than you are in our prayers. Our thoughts and prayers to you all. Ron and Debbie Malone
Kim Love
February 13, 2008
I knew Christi from our days at TCU and share so many warm and funny memories that have been replaying through my mind over these past 2 weeks. She always had such funny stories to tell and brightened up every moment. She was truly one of a kind and will be so missed. I'm sorry for your loss.
Brenda McDaniel
February 11, 2008
Jim,
I am so sorry about the loss of your beautiful daughter. I send my condolences to you and your family with prayer that God give you strength and comfort during this time of sadness.
Rita Chandler
February 11, 2008
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May your beautiful memories comfort and keep you.
Sandy Hanson
February 9, 2008
Jim,
My heart -felt prayers go to Christine's family and you personally. May God's peace bring comfort to all of you.
Mark Littleton
February 7, 2008
Jim --
I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray for you and your family as you work through this time of sorrow. Please remain strong.
Julia Prather Cullerton
February 6, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Christi from TCU and she was so special. She always uplifted those around her with her wonderful bright smile and spirit. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shanna Brewer
February 6, 2008
We are so sad for your loss and remember Christi as being so full of life and loved her spirit at TCU. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your little angels.
Shane and Shanna Brewer
Louie Besenyody
February 6, 2008
Dear Becky and Gordon;
Although I never had the privilege of meeting Christie personally, I certainly heard a lot of fond things about her and her family. I am so sorry for your loss; my heart goes out to you two, Stephen and family. Please know my prayers have been and will be with you in the future. God Bless you all.
Joseph G. Beard
February 5, 2008
Christine was a lovely and wonderful person.I was lucky enough to get to know her at my parents home(Lu and Bill Beard's)at Christmas every year. She brought a independent spirit to us that could not be denied.I know that Steven, Scott, and Rebel and the boys will miss you dearly, but we will all cherish our memories of Christine. Love Always
Terry Besenyody
February 5, 2008
I had the pleasure of meeting Christie once when she came to visit her mom, Becky with baby Henry and he was just a few months old. She was beautiful, funny, spunky and full of energy and life. She is a twin to her beautiful mom. Mostly I came to know more about Christie through the stories Becky told and it always warmed my heart to see the sparkle in Becky's eyes as she talked about what a wonderful daughter, friend, mother and wife Christie was. I know, in time, the wonderful memories left behind will be what helps get the family through the great loss. Becky, we will be here for you when you come home and know that you and the family are in our prayers. Your two beautiful grandson's will carry on your daughter's legacy and will make you all proud! We love you - Terry
Leslie Sanders
February 4, 2008
I only meet Christine one time at Jim and Martha's home when she was home from college. I remember a shining, smiling, beautiful young lady who loved her Daddy so much. My heart is breaking for your loss and all of you will be in my prayers. I am so sorry.
Lee Casey
February 4, 2008
My immediate thoughts echo those of Vince F. She is one of a kind. God bless.
Tiffany (Powell) Hartnett
February 2, 2008
I am so sorry for your sad and tragic loss. I have nothing but great fun memories of times spent with Christi in high school and at TCU. We were always laughing! God bless you in this difficult time.
Laura Young
February 1, 2008
Stephen,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Laura (McCloy) Young
Allison Disosway/McKnight
February 1, 2008
As I sign this I find myself at a loss for words. I did not know Christine well but my heart really went out to her family the moment I heard. I went to TCU with Christine, or "Christi" as I knew her. I remember her as being full of life and fun loving. A very positive person to be around. When I was told of her passing I had many fond memories of her at TCU even though we weren't close. Her presence was larger than life and she will be remembered always in this way by those who made her acquaintance. I hope that these thoughts can bring a smile to her family and close friends in knowing that someone you have never met has such a positive rememberance of her. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Salam & Gennady Slobodov
February 1, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Chuck & Darlene Lundeen
February 1, 2008
We offer our condolences. You and your family are in our prayers.
Pamela Hamilton
February 1, 2008
Dr Gauthier, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Judy Stanley told me this morning. I pray that the Lord will hold you and your children tight in the His hand during this time of sorrow.
Pam Hamilton - OR scheduler OU Medical Center
Brent Simmons
January 31, 2008
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Ellen Austin Smith
January 31, 2008
We truly enjoyed seeing Christi, Stephen and Henry in Charleston. I will forever remember Christi for her generosity and wonderful spirit. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ellen Austin Smith
Natalie Gordon
January 31, 2008
Dr.Gauthier I am so sorry for your loss. You are and will remain in my prayers.
I was not blessed with the opportunity to meet Christine but I can see she was a wonderful loving woman.
Laura Butler
January 31, 2008
Stephen,
Brad is on his flight home from Oklahoma to Texas, and I have been thinking of you, your family, and of memories of Christine all day long. I was amazed to learn that Henry and Rhys were born on the same day.
I know you are not well yet, but please know your friends and family hold infinite love for you and the boys, love that will strengthen and support you through the days, weeks, months, and even years to come.
I remember Christine as a bright and lovely young woman. I treasure that our relationship centered around both our weddings, so I will always keep Christine in my mind's snapshots in lovely dresses and joyous spirits. From reading the guestbook here, I realize that this is Christine's spirit for each day and for everyone.
We are lucky to have held her in our lives for even this brief time. I wish I could lend my days with Christine to your boys, Stephen.
Laura Butler (the Brad Butler family, Laura, Brad, William and Rhys)
Heather Hanson
January 31, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Christi was such a fun loving person. We were roommates at TCU. She always brought lots of smiles and laughter to us all. She will be greatly missed. I can only imagine what a wonderful mother she was to her two young sons. Your family is in my prayers.
Dana Roeglin-Allen
January 31, 2008
Jim, Martha, Becky, and Scott,
I am shocked to hear the news about Christie. I know you must be devastated by the loss of your precious daughter and sister. I can only imagine the grief and dismay that you must feel and I want you to know that I will be praying for you and her husband and sons. I know how hard it is when God takes our loved ones home when we are not ready to say good bye. The only thing I have learned by the pre-mature loss of my dad and step-sister is that God provides the healing...breath by breath, day by day, month by month, and year by year. The memories are bitter sweet because you can't remind them of the times you shared, but you savor that time and reflect on them in ways that become more personable and meaningful. My memory of Christie involves babysitting her and teaching her a jitterbug dance in which she wanted to do over and over and over and over again until I began to despise the song we were dancing to. I also remember watching her grow up and change into a beautiful young woman. The family coast trips to Pt. Aransas were also a fun experience and I adored the fact that she always wanted to tag along with me and my friends putting on makeup and talking about boys. I am sad she is not here to grace our lives anymore with her physical presence, but she will be remembered and loved always.
Take care and God be with you throughout this time of need.
Laura Eubank Wexler
January 31, 2008
I am at a loss for words. Christi was my roomate in Italy, and we lived in the same complex in Fort Worth. What fun friend she was. I wish I could hear her voice one more time... My heart goes out to her sweet little boys, Stephen, her parents, her brother and the rest of her family.
Lorie Ochoa
January 31, 2008
Jim and Martha,
Please accept my deepest condolences. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Carrie Terrell
January 31, 2008
I have great memories of Christi at TCU. She Will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Stephen and family, I am so very sorry. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Connie Graham
January 30, 2008
Dr. Gauthier-My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Chad Bohanon
January 30, 2008
Stephen, Beth and I are deeply saddened by the news of Christi. Christi was a unique and special person who will be missed by all that knew her. We will keep your family in our prayers and thoughts. God speed to all of you.
With deepest synpathy,
Chad & Beth Bohanon
Bunny Shackelford
January 30, 2008
Stephen,
Words cannot express the saddness we are feeling for you and your family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Bunny & Larry Shackelford
Julie Ingram
January 30, 2008
Stephen, Becky and family - I just heard today and I am so shocked and saddened by this news. My prayers are with all of you. Christi was one of my best friends from San Antonio and then TCU. Although we had not spoken in some time, the memories I have of her cheerful, pretty face will always be with me. She was wonderful and will be missed. Love, Julie Ingram
Norm Levine
January 30, 2008
Steve:
Please accept my condolences over your loss. If I can help in any way, please don't hesitate to ask.
Norm Levine
Lori Hodges
January 30, 2008
I too, came to know Christine as "Henry's Mom". And was very much looking forward to knowing her throughout the school years to come. We had just had a funny conversation on Thursday, in the carpool line, about how perfect the kids seem to be in class "just like angels" and then come home and their little heads spin around! She was funny and beautiful and I am at a loss for words. We send your family our sincerest condolences during this time.
randy wiens
January 30, 2008
my sympathy goes out to all of the family of cristine, my daughter shannon paige was the boy's baby sitter & very close to cristine & dr.gauthier,she will be missed!!!
Jennye Adams
January 30, 2008
Steve,You are in our prayers. We are so sorry to hear about Christine. Please call if you just want to talk. Your friends at PPS.
Tim Trotter
January 30, 2008
Stephen, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bethany Barlow
January 30, 2008
I am thinking of you and your family.
A'Dell McAlpine-Whitehead
January 30, 2008
Our prayers are with both families. This message comes from friends and co-workers of Ms. Becky Wilson (mother). From the conversations that Becky had, Christy, as well has her family, were truly loving and blessed people. We're sorry that we didn't get to meet her.
DIANNE ENGLAND
January 30, 2008
Dr Gauthier; Just a note to offer my condolence to you and your family. May you find solace in God. Dianne England (#17)
Midwest City, OK
Sarah Stone
January 30, 2008
Stephen, Henry, and William-
Your family is in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. Christine was well loved and will be missed by many.
Sue and Dwight Bostic
January 30, 2008
Your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers – we are so sorry for your loss. May God hold you close during this time of sorrow and need.
Trent Alcott
January 30, 2008
Stephen, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children during this difficult time.
Lu Beard
January 30, 2008
Christine and Stephen had plans for Saturday. They had an appointment to landscape and plant a few trees. But, God clearly had another appointment for her. We all need to remember that we have an appointment that we cannot break. She would have loved to cancel for another day, but Christine had that appointment that she could not break. I see Stephen, Henry, and William planting the trees and watching them grow with love. I also know that God called her to help brighten up heaven. We give her to you Lord Jesus to hold her and love her as she did you.
Julie and Randy McDaniel
January 30, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Dr. Tracy McIntire
January 29, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rene Sandoval
January 29, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember so many funny and amazing times while growing up with Christi. She always made me laugh and she always had a smile on her face.
Margaret Elliott
January 29, 2008
Stephen-Billy and I offer our sincerest condolences. We have fond memories of visiting Bill and Paula in Charleston and there Christine would be sitting at the counter, often with a glass of wine in hand. Little Henry would be running around and playing "in the kitchen". The Thanksgiving we shared at Bill and Paula's was such a blessing. I know that Christine touched the lives of the Elliotts and many others. Again, we are so sorry for your loss.
May God keep you and the boys in the palm of his hand,
Margaret and Billy Elliott
Beryl Fisher
January 29, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Nancy & Maurice Slot
January 29, 2008
We came to know Christine as "Henry's mom," but had come to consider her a friend. We swapped kid stories, laughed about our babies, and enjoyed the camaraderie of being parents to young boys. She was kind and thoughtful and such a fun mom. She had a spunk and sparkle about her that warmed even those that didn't know her all that long or all that well. We will miss her.
We are so, so sorry for your devastating loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
The Slot Family
Diana M. Wiens
January 29, 2008
I knew of Christine's generous spirit and love of her family from thoughts my granddaughter shared of her and their family. She will be missed but always be remembered as a wonderful person.
Joshua and Amy Barton
January 29, 2008
We cannot find appropriate words...everything seems too meager in comparison to what must be crushing grief. Stephen, you and your boys will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Elizabeth and Richard Kline
January 29, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers to both families.
Elizabeth, Richard, and Bellamy Kline
Cookie Lapp
January 29, 2008
Dear Jim & Martha,
I can't tell you how very stunned I am to learn of your tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I well remember the many fun adventures I was blessed to help your family plan and know that you will always cherish those and many other wonderful times together.
Cookie
Heather Ross
January 29, 2008
I am so deeply sorry for your loss and I pray that your family will find peace and comfort in this time of grief. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
Kristen Plotner
January 29, 2008
For the past two years I've been blessed to have Henry as a student at Westminster CDC. I never once saw Christine without a smile on her face, a funny story to tell, or words of encouragement for her son. Your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers, and Christine will always be in our hearts.
Rachelle Adams
January 29, 2008
I was friends with Christi for only one year, we were in the 6th grade, but she made such an impression on me! I am very saddened to hear of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Welford Vise
January 29, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. I remember babysitting Christy and Scott when they were young and living in Baton Rouge, LA
Clay Mercer
January 29, 2008
I am so very sorry for your loss. We are keeping you and your family in our prayers. God Bless you All.
Gary Lewis
January 29, 2008
Stephen - This is tragic news. Unfortunately I am to familiar with this experience. Call me if you want to talk.
Mary Stephens
January 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rodney Sheppard
January 29, 2008
My deepest sympathies to Becky and your family for this outrageous loss. A bright spirit has been taken from you. You are in my thoughts.
Nolan & Lee Dunlap
January 29, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to each member of your family. May GOD grant you an extra portion of grace and strength.
Allan Meyer
January 29, 2008
Stephen,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Allan
Jay, Erica and Lily Colvert
January 29, 2008
Stephen, We cannot express how sorry we are for you, Henry and William. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if we can help in any way.
Theresa Lander
January 29, 2008
Stephen,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your sons.
The Surgery Research Group (Dan Brackett, Megan Lerner, Son Do, Theresa Lander, Stephanie Mitchell, Sallye Carter)
Randall Rumage
January 29, 2008
My thoughts are with Christi's family and friends at this difficult time. I heard of Christi's sudden loss through my sister Roxanna Maddox, and was so sad to learn of her untimely passing. May all the great memories of her provide comfort to those who were fortunate to know her. She will provide inspiration to everyone who knew her to live life to its fullest.
Eric & Christina Burns
January 29, 2008
Christine was a special person and a very important part of my life. We will miss her and our hearts and prayers are with her family, especially her two boys and Stpehen.
Victor Phillips
January 29, 2008
Our hearts are heavy as we type this. There are no words. We pray for strength and comfort during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with Christine's family. May God Bless you and hold you close.
Victor & Traci Phillips
Courtney and William Sachs
January 29, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Ernest and Susan Roberts
January 29, 2008
Our prayers are with you.
Scott Salmon
January 29, 2008
Christine and I never talked about mortality. We didn’t think we had to. I didn’t have the chance to thank her for the way she enlightened our lives, and the way she conquered anything she set her mind to. We did talk about the future, though. Rebel and I had started to look at real estate near Lake Texoma, and Christine was excited about the prospect of bringing the boys down to the Lake to meet Aunt Rebel for a week or a month. Stephen and I would then meet there, as well, on weekends. Maybe, on special occasions, or for no particular reason at all, Nana, Gammy, Gampy, Gigi, Poppy, Lolly, or anyone of a dozen others might drop in. That’s just about as good as it gets. I saw things falling into place like that so beautifully, where I could be the cool uncle that teaches Henry and William to water ski, and maybe even how to play poker. I might have even tried my hand in giving them some insight into what makes their mother tick, though I never had much luck at that.
I understand that now I’ll need to be one of the voices of reason for those boys, trying to help them grow up to be men their mom would be proud of. I want them to be strong and confident, and I also want them to understand what a remarkable person their mother was. Christine was the essence of compassion, of style, of beauty, and now that she has been taken from us, we begin to understand and appreciate what we’ve lost, and how difficult life will be without her. Christine’s joy for life transmitted where ever she took her smile and the sparkle in those unforgettable eyes.
For more than half of Christie’s life, we lived together or in close in proximity to one another. Though we had a few typical brother/sister challenges, we grew to love and respect each other for the adults we’d grown to be. Before Henry was born, I could have counted the number of times Christi said “I love you” to me on one hand. But since then, we had become closer than we had ever been before, and I stopped counting those “I love you’s” when I was out of fingers and toes.
But even when we were growing up, I realized how she really felt about me through comments her friends would make to me, about how I was so cool, and she was proud to be my sister. Those comments made me feel so great. My group of friends would also confirm that I had the same admiration for her. Christine had a special ability to wrap you around her little finger before you realized what had happened. Ask my Dad, he’ll tell you. Christi was a great friend to all who knew her, and her kind loving spirit touched many lives in many different ways every where she lived.
Christi was a focused person, and most recently, she was focused on raising a family and establishing a home that anyone of us would be proud of. She was right on schedule with this, until our world was turned upside down with this tragedy. My heart goes out to Stephen, my Mom, my Dad, and Martha, as most of us, though in pain, can’t begin to comprehend what you feel. Christi would want us to be strong, so for her, we must try. And for William and Henry, we must do better than try. Something like this should not happen without us all learning something, so let’s all resolve to tell our family and friends how important they are to us every day, and that we love them. Beyond that, let’s show our love and support through our actions, because action is the best way to make sure they know.
Lastly, I am thankful for the life of a woman I am so proud to be able to call my sister, the unique, the complex, the extraordinary and irreplaceable Christine whose beauty, both internal and external, will never be extinguished from our minds.
Aaron & Leslye Trachte
January 29, 2008
We always loved Christine's spirit and kindness. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this devastating loss.
Sherry Furseth
January 29, 2008
Stephen, Henry, William & Family -
You are in my thoughts and prayers now and always.
Tara Flanagan
January 29, 2008
My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Sincerely,
Tara Flanagan
Lamar Herrera Derenzy
January 29, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear about Christi. My thoughts are with your family during this time. I will always remember her with a smile. She was unlike anyone else I have ever known and I loved that about her.
Roxanna & Bob Maddox
January 29, 2008
Jim, Martha and Scott,
There are obviously no words to be spoken at this time, but our thoughts and prayers are certainly with you and your entire family.
Your family is so special to us.....
Bob, Roxanna, Miles and McCall
Vince Foster
January 29, 2008
Christi is one of a kind
we will miss her spirit and zeal...
Crystal Goliwas
January 29, 2008
I am really grateful to have known Christine. She was a pleasure to be around and could always make you laugh. What she will be remembered most for is being a loving wife and mother.
Jane Lea
January 29, 2008
I knew Christie from traveling with her in Italy and from counseling at Camp Longhorn. She was one of the funnest and funniest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. My heart and prayers are with her family.
Abigayle Beck
January 29, 2008
Christine was a true inspiration to enjoy life and do anything for the ones I loved. I am grateful for my time with her.
Ellen Jensen
January 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Donett Holmes
January 29, 2008
I am a patient of Steven Gauthier. He is the sweetest, most gentle natured Dr.I have ever seen. I am sure Christine had the same traits.My heart goes out to Dr Gauthier and the kids.
jaycee & Jeri Turnquist
January 29, 2008
Jeff our prayers are with you, if you need anything please call.
Miguel Perez
January 29, 2008
May G-d Shalom be with you.
Kay Newman-AvRutick
January 29, 2008
Our family is so very sad and wish so much that we could be there with you all. It would especially be good for Ben and Henry to be together. Christine was an amazing mother and friend. I loved, as I know you must, the beautiful photos taken in October of her and the boys. As I told her, they are the very best I have ever seen. Please let us know if there is ANYTHING we can do - and certainly if you are in Charleston we'll get Charmagne (who is absolutely devastated by the loss) and get our boys together again. Sending you much love and prayers for peace in your hearts, Kay, David, Morgan and Ben AvRutick Charleston, South Carolina
Cindy Silvis
January 29, 2008
My heart aches for your tragic loss.
John Divelbiss
January 29, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless each of you.
shannon paige
January 29, 2008
I send my condolences to Stephen, Henry and baby william. May god bless all of you during this dfficult time.
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