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CHRISTOPHER ELKINS
Christopher Elkins, age 45, of Lake of Four Seasons, Crown Point, passed away suddenly on July 19, 2009. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Lowell Lodge and enjoyed bowling and racing. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Elkins; children, Zach Elkins, age 22, Sean Kelly, age 19, Cara Kelly age 17, Bryce Elkins age 16 and Kyle Kelly, age 10; his parents, Roger and Mary Elkins; and his sister, Lynn Elkins also survive. Funeral services Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 6:00 p.m. at the Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN, with Rev. John Starr officiating. Services will terminate at the funeral home. Friends and relatives may visit with the family on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m (time of services).
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for CHRISTOPHER ELKINS
Scott Hamilton
August 22, 2009
I just heard about this terrible loss today and thought I could share a fond memory of one of my very good friends. We were practicing for the 4x100 relay during track practice and Ray Manista and Chris usually ran the final two legs of the relay. We used a blind exchange where the advancing runner would call out "book" and "reach" to hand over the baton. During this exchange, Chris took off so quickly, Ray couldn't catch him and decided to throw the baton. Ray yelled "reach," and Chris put his hand back. The timing was perfect and Chris caught the baton. He didn't know what happened until he ran through the finish line. We don't always know God's purpose, but His timing is perfect. Chris is now at the finish line and waits for the rest of us. Until then, please know that Chris had a lot of friends who loved him and will pray with you as we mourn his loss together.
Laine Close
July 23, 2009
Dear Uncle Roger Aunt Mary and lynn we are so sad for your loss although i do beleive he is in a better place.I have a great memory of chris and I having bike races at are house in Playa Del Rey although I think lynn beat us most of the time. Have faith god bless Laine,Mara,Zach,Skyler,Savannah,Nicole.
jim warneke
July 23, 2009
Chris was a great guy during our years at Boone Grove.. We lost contact after school but I always remember him as a nice guy who got along with everyone. Sorry for the loss his family is having. JRW
Kathy Marcyjanik
July 23, 2009
Dear Roger, Mary and Lynn,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our son Chris was a buddy of your son Chris during their high school years at Boone Grove. I remember him as being a really nice guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now.
Don and Julie Jarvis
July 23, 2009
July 23, 2009
Chris was such a great guy! We enjoyed watching him grow from a teenager to a wonderful dad! He will be missed.
Mike and Autumn Harney
July 22, 2009
Patti and children,
Chris will be missed by you, the children, and by many others sinced he touched the lives of so many people during his journey here on earth. We only knew Chris and your family from get togethers at Danny and Phyllis's House but we are so very saddened by the death of your husband and father. We will keep you and the children in our thoughts and prayers during this time of grief, what a senseless and tragic ending to a wonderful person's life.
Erica
July 21, 2009
Kyle and Family- My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort!
Erica (used to work at The Children and Family Health Clinic)
Dale Zink
July 21, 2009
Roger, Mary, and Lynn, I am so sorry to here about Chris. He and I were very good friends for many, many years. My thoughts are with you all.
Lee Ann Kane Million
July 21, 2009
Patti and children,
I am so very sorry . I have only heard wonderful things about your husband and father. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Such a tragic and senseless loss.
Lee Ann Kane, Griffith, IN
July 21, 2009
Patti, Kyle, and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and father. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Laurie
The Children and Family Health Clinc
July 21, 2009
Im sorry for your loss.My kids Tammy,Kimmy&Ted Cooper went to school with Chris and remember what a great guy he was.May God be holding his hand.God bless you all.
Ernest&Barbara Cooper & Family.
Linda Burgess
July 21, 2009
Patti and family I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband, and father. I personally did not know Chris but I do know he took wonderful care of my neice and nephews, Sean, Cara and Kyle. My prayers are with you in this most horrible time.
God Bless you
Linda Kelly Burgess
Linda Burgess
July 21, 2009
Patti, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids. I did not personally know Chris but I do know he was great to my niece and nephews and treated my Mom with respect and was always so kind to her when she visited from Arizona. May God be with you and the kids. God bless you all. Rest in peace Chris.
Linda Kelly Burgess
July 21, 2009
I'm so sorry for your loss. I once worked with Chris at Omni 41 Fitness Center. He was a wonderful guy. This will be a very big loss to everyone!
Karla Belcher-Boyles
Mesa, AZ
Beth R
July 21, 2009
Chris was such an amazing person. I am so honored to have known him the short time that I did. He had an amazing soul that drew people to him. Rest in peace Chris, you will be greatly missed.
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