Christopher Ryan Shimer

Christopher Shimer Obituary

Coulterville, CA

Christopher Ryan Shimer

Nov. 10, 1982 - Feb. 10, 2009

Chris (Christopher) Ryan Shimer, 26, of Coulterville, CA, lost his life in an automobile accident on February 10, 2009 in Coulterville. Chris enjoyed the outdoors with his family, hunting, fishing, 4 wheeling, and horseback riding. He was proud to be involved in the Coulterville Claim Jumpers (Gunslingers) and proud member of the ECV Matuca Chapter 1849.

Chris is survived by his daughter Mackenzie Shimer of Sonora, CA; his parents John and Annette Shimer of Coulterville; brothers Shae (Jennifer) Shimer of Coulterville, Michael Sterrett of Burson, CA, Keith Sterrett of Sacramento, CA; grandparents Carol (Larry) Whitehead, John (Dori) Ramirez of San Andreas, CA. Amy Schmid (Ron) of Angels Camp, CA, Mert Sterrett of Lodi, CA, an extended family of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces and Nephews, and loving girlfriend Mandy Chalupnik of Coulterville.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Coulterville Methodist Community Church, 10317 Stockton Road, Coulterville, 1 p.m., February 22, 2009. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Northern Mariposa County History Center, 10301 Hwy 49, Coulterville, CA 95311 or Ken Onstad Benevolent Fund, 785 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, CA 95249.

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Published by The Record on Feb. 18, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Shimer

10 Entries

Amanda Caldwell

March 4, 2009

Jon and Annette,

i dont know how to explain in words of how much i am going to miss my big brother Chris... he always was there to pick on me and give me a hard time in the bar. i will never forget all the crazy times we had 4-wheelin' in his truck. Chris is going to be madly missed by me and everyone else.

Love Always,
~Amanda Caldwell~

P.S.
Chris i wish you were here for my 19th birthday today!!!! dont worry you are here in my heart and dont ever forget i said that!!!

Your Friends

February 27, 2009

We all know that your in a better place now, and that you are watching over us!!! We are making it through by remembering all those wonderful times that we shared with you!!! and we wish your family all of the love and courage they need to get through!!!
Rest In Peace!!!

Barbara Collins

February 23, 2009

It will be the little things
that you will remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem
hard right now,
it will be the memories
of these little things
that help to push
away the pain
and bring the smiles
back again.

With Loving Memories

Deanna Ingram

February 23, 2009

John andAnnette, I dont know how to express my feelings as to how much this has affected me and my kids. We all loved Chris so much. I just keep remembering the days when I watched him while you two and Mike and Kathy would go out. Watching him grow up seemed like an eternity, but now realizing how short life can be. We will always have him in our hearts. We love you two, Deanna, Amanda, Danielle

Ashley Stonger

February 21, 2009

We all love n miss you Chris... And know that u will always be watching over us!!!

Boyd Collins

February 21, 2009

Dear Annette, I have no words to express my feelings for your great loss . My heart goes out to you and your family . If there is anything i can do please e-mail me . I hope one day you will get in touch so we can catch up on each others life . My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Sue Collins

February 19, 2009

My prayers go with you Christopher and your family. You will be missed. Knowing you will be with your Dad and Aunt Terrie is a help.

connie phillips

February 19, 2009

Annette and Family
I am so sad for all of you. We were not meant to bury our children. Just want you all to know I am thinking of you and sending my prayers at this difficult time. Connie Phillips

Faun

February 18, 2009

John & Annette:

Words cannot adequately describe how I felt when I learned...Chris has been a part of my life for as long as I remember...from blaming him for squeezing all Annette's bath beads when we lived next door to each other at the duplexes to the family camping trips to his 16th birthday...it seems surreal that I will live the rest of my life with only his memory. Growing up, I knew early on that the Shimer and Ramirez families were special. Your closeness and dedication to one another and your circle of friends is second to none. I know that is what will keep you strong in your darkest days and I am thankful for that. Just know that Chris will always be a special part of my life, my memories, my past. He will NEVER be forgotten. My heart aches with you, as a mother, as a friend, and as someone who loved Chris...

With my deepest sympathy,

Faun

Nicki Stevens

February 18, 2009

Dear John, Annette & All of your beautiful family:

I can still see Chris sitting in circle time, or doing homework. I can still see the two of you coming to pick him up. Now that I am a mother I often times think back to those days, because raising Chris was an adventure and there are days.......Well, you know. I have always had the utmost respect for all of the Shimmer's and Ramirez's because you are all so close and your love and support for one another is so apparent. My heart is hurting for your horrible grief. Thank you for sharing him with all of us. He has touched my life those many years ago more than you will ever know.
God bless you all- Much love Nick

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