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Chris Lee Bess

Chris Bess Obituary

BESS, Chris Lee
''Bubba'' # 75
Passed away in Burlingame, CA January 27, 2007. A native of Sacramento born July 18, 1978 age 28. Loved husband of Jennifer Bess of Rio Linda. Devoted son of Dennis and Charlotte Bess of Yuba City. Loved brother of Dennis Bess II and Jacob Bess. Loving grandson of Anna Bess Dankoff of Sacramento. Chris played football for 4 years at Rio Linda High School Class of "96" and 5 years with the NCAA playing 3 years at American River Jr. College and 2 years at Upper Iowa University. Chris was a varsity football line and weight training coach for Hiram Johnson High School for 2 years. Chris worked for Wayne Perry Inc. as a Environmental Remediation Tech. For the past 6 years Chris was a faithful runner for the "Run to Feed the Hungry" on Thanks Giving Day and was also an avid Raiders Fan. Friends are invited for visitation Thursday February 1, 2007 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and to attend the Rosary Thursday at 7:00 pm both at the NORTH SACRAMENTO FUNERAL HOME, 725 El Camino Ave. Friends are also invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial Friday February 2, at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1951 North Ave. Sacramento. Interment Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the Rio Linda High School Booster Club 6309 Dry creek Rd. Rio Linda, CA 95673.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee from Jan. 31 to Feb. 1, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
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144 Entries

Mabel Alverson

November 25, 2015

Hi Sweetie;
I just wanted to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving even though I won't get to see you. I still love you.

January 27, 2015

Hi Sweetie
It has been 8 long years since you left me and I miss you and love you so much.
Love Grandma

MABEL Alverson

January 17, 2015

Dear Sweetie:
I have not talked to you in quite awhile. I wanted to wish you Merry Christmas. and it has been almost 8 YEARS SINCE YOU HAVE BEEN GONE. so REST IN Peace Sweetie.
I Love you.

Mabel Alverson

January 28, 2014

Hi Sweetie:
I can't believe that its been seven years since you said goodbye to me. I still miss you more every day.
Love Grandma

January 27, 2014

I can't believe it's been 7 years since you left us....you are always in our hearts....RIP kid

Mabel Alverson

January 7, 2014

Hi Sweetie:
It has been almost 7 years since you left me and I miss you more everyday. I lov you my guardian Angel
Grandma Mabel

January 5, 2014

Hi grandma Mabel, i knw u dont knw me, but I grew up with Chris...I just wanted you to knw that he is still in our hearts and thought often. Chris holds a special place in many of our hearts and always will. Chris was a very special and unique individual, and with such a charismatic personality, how can anybody forget him. May God watch over you and give you comfort as each day passes. I just wanted you to knw your not alone. Please focus on The Lord God for comfort, and knw Chris was to loved and special to be an angel, he has it so much better being a child of The Lord, walking with Him in paradise wrapped in a love i pray each of us experience one day

Mabel Alverson

July 19, 2012

Happy Birthday Sweetie:
I miss you so very much and I wish that you were here but you will always be my guardian Angel

Mabel Alverson

January 27, 2012

Hi Sweetie:
It has been 5 years since you are gone and it seems just like the other day. I miss you more and more as time goes bye.

Love Grandma Mary

January 27, 2012

5 years . . . . . unbelievable. RIP

Mabel Alverson

January 28, 2011

Hi Sweetie:
It has been 4 years since you left me and I miss you so very much. You are still my guardian angel.

January 27, 2011

Love Ya Bubba !!! Miss you like Crazy!!!

January 27, 2011

4 years . . . . we will never forget you . . . rest in peace.

December 24, 2010

Merry Christmas, Bub! Miss you and love you!

Mabel Alverson

December 23, 2010

Hi Sweetie:
Merry Christmas and I wish that you were with me it has been almost 4 years but you are still my guardian angel.
I love you.
Grandma

December 17, 2010

One sweet day we will see you again. We still miss you each and everyday. It never seems to get easier. There is forever a hole left in our hearts. Driving to work this morning my thoughts were on you. Not sure if it's the weather or because the holidays are here, but I was reliving so many wonderful memories that I'll forever cherish. You left such an imprint on so many lives. I'm just thankful for all the wonderful times we shared. Love you forever, Bub, and miss you always!

Mabel Alverson

July 19, 2010

Hi Sweetie, Happy Birthday I know it's a little late but this is the fastest that I could get it done. I love and miss you very much. I know that you are my guardian angel and are always watching over me,

January 28, 2010

Hi Sweetie, I can't believe it has been three years it sure seems longer . I wish thatt you were here. I have to get out and see you one day.
Love Grandma

January 27, 2010

I still can't believe you not here . I think of you everyday . I miss you very much ......Love you BUBBA BESS

January 27, 2010

May you rest in peace . . . . . you are always in my heart.

December 31, 2009

Hi Swweetie:
I just want to wish you a Happy New Year. I know that you can't wish me one back but I wish that you could.
I miss you so much and it does not get any easier as the years go by.
Love Grandma

Mabel Alverson

December 28, 2009

I'm sorry that I did not put this down before Christmas, but I sure do wish you a Merry Christmas. It is so lonely around here without you. I miss you more and more every day. I have some news to tell you. Chuckie named his new baby after you so now I have a new little Chris. I hope that he grows up to be like you. I love you so much.
Love Grandma

Suzanne De Foor

July 21, 2009

A belated happy birthday to you, Bubba. Sure miss your sense of humor, and great laugh. Rest in Peace.

July 18, 2009

Happy Birthday Chris . . . . . . . you're always in my heart

July 18, 2009

Happy Birthday Bub! Love you and miss you everyday.

Mabel Alverson

July 17, 2009

Happy Birthday Sweetie:
Tomorrow would have been your 31st birthday and I sure do miss you more every day. It is so lonesome without you. I miss you calling and saying Hi Grandma. I know that you are always around me because I can feel you. RIP sweetheart.
Love your Grandma

Mabel Alverson

March 4, 2009

Hi Sweetie:
I miss you very much and I wish that you were still here but I know that you are around me all the time. I love you
Grandma

January 27, 2009

Miss Ya Bubba !!

January 27, 2009

I miss you so much. I miss your smile, laugh, hugs- just simply everything. We think and talk about you daily and wish you were still with us. So many fond memories, such a special friendship. You will never be replaced.

I love you, and hope you continue to watch over us. We feel your presence and know you are there. Please know you are in our thoughts and will always be in our hearts, this day and forevermore.

Continue visiting me in my dreams. It always gives me a feeling of peace and happiness getting to spend some time with you. Miss you, Bub! Love you.

January 27, 2009

Rest in peace . . . . . . you are loved and missed by so very many.

God Bless . . . . . until we meet again

Love you.

December 25, 2008

MERRY CHRISTMAS, BUBBA LOVE YA

Mabel Alverson

December 23, 2008

Hi Sweetie:
Merry Christmas, this is the second one that I have been without you and I miss you so very much. Please watch over me my guardian angel.

Love Grandma

October 21, 2008

Sweetie you would have been so proud at the football game the night that they retired your jersey. I was so proud of all the things that the coaches had to say. Some of them were wearing your name and number on the back of their jersey

September 23, 2008

I miss you so much. I still see you in my dreams. I'll love you forever.

September 13, 2008

Love You Bubba

Mabel Aolverson

July 19, 2008

Happy Birthday Sweetie:
I miss you so very much. Keep watching over me my guardian angel.

Love You Grandma

July 18, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUBBA, LOVE YOU

July 18, 2008

I miss you so much, Happy Birthday sweet heart.

July 18, 2008

Happy 30th birthday . . . . . I wish you were here

July 18, 2008

Happy 30th Birthday, Bubba! We miss you so much. Not a day goes by that we don't think of you. Wish you were still here. Need to hear that laugh... Love you always and miss you everyday!

July 10, 2008

Hi Bubba, just wanted you to know that you are always in my heart and each day that goes by is very hard without you here with us. LOVE You Bubba

June 22, 2008

Hi Bubba, Just thinking of you as always, you will be in my heart forever.love you

May 28, 2008

Hi Bubba, just thinking of you.....

May 9, 2008

It still hurts, I wish you were here. I can hear your laugh, and see your smile. Love you

April 30, 2008

Bubba,

Please give us guidance. Some of us really need it right now. Love you

Mabel Alverson

April 29, 2008

Sweetie: I wish that you could have been with me on my birthday, we could have really celebrated. I love and miss you more each day. I love you my guardian angel.
Grandma Mary

April 18, 2008

Bubba,

I miss you so much. It's still so hard to believe you are gone. I talk to you almost everyday and listen to your guidance. It is such an attribute of who you are because you are missed deeply by so many. Please continue watching over all of us and visiting us every now and again. Your pressence is always felt. I love you.

April 16, 2008

Bubba, Love You

March 12, 2008

Hey Bubba, Just want to say I miss you and please take care of the love ones we have lost the last couple of months. I know you have already welcomed them. I miss you walking in my door everyday. Love Ya

March 11, 2008

I think of you each day, sunny days seems to hurt the most. LOVE YOU BUBBA

February 12, 2008

Dearest Chris,

It has taken me more than a year to be able to put into words how much you are missed. You were a very special young man. Your zest for life was infectious. Your smile and laugh could light up a room. It is obvious how much you meant to so very many people. It was an honor and a privilege to have you in our lives although it was way too brief. You have forever left a whole in my heart, but you have also left your footprint on my heart and soul.

I will never forget you.

May you rest in peace . . . . until we meet again.

January 27, 2008

One year you have been gone. I miss you.

January 27, 2008

Bubba, it has been a year now that you have left us,we have miss you very much,you are always in our hearts.LOVE YOU

Shannon Murphy

January 8, 2008

This Sunday, January 13th will be one year since I said good-bye to you. A bear hug at the front door of my brothers house. Texas has been good to us, but going home to visit this Friday won't be the same. I will be by to see you and finally say the good-bye I never got the chance to do.
I toasted you on New Years Eve, I'm sure every person you knew thought about what 2007 gave and took away. I would give anything to bring one of my brothers best friends back. I miss you, and I'll always love you...

Mabel Alverson

January 3, 2008

Hi Sweetie:
Happy New Year may seem like a silly thing to say. It has been almost a year and it sure is lonesome. Love you
Grandma Mary

January 2, 2008

Bubba,well it the new year and miss you alot think of you each and everyday,LOVE YOU BUBBA

McGuire

January 2, 2008

I can't believe it's almost been a year. I've been thinking about you more and more lately and it seems like the time that has passed just doesn't make it any easier once I let you enter my mind. Happy Holidays, Chris. I wish you were still around.

December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas Bubba...I always think of you . Love you

December 25, 2007

Always thinking of you. Miss you each and every day. Love you Bubba.

December 24, 2007

Bubba,I think of you each day,you will always be in my heart I miss you and love you very much.MERRY CHRISTMAS BUBBA

Mabel Alverson

December 21, 2007

Sweetie: This will be the worst Christmas of my life without you here. I miss you more every day and try and visit as much as I can. You are still my guardian angel and are still watching over me. I love you very, very much.
Love Grandma Mary

Annie Nannie Venable

December 4, 2007

Happy holidays Bubba. We had such a fun time with you at our family Christmas last year. The "boy" gift you brought was the hit of the exchange. Everyone wanted to exchange for "Jack and a knife"....what a combo. You were a wonderful kid.

Sarah Gormally(Dale)

November 26, 2007

sorry this is so late. I knew Chris just by him being in my history class. He was always so nice. That smile always brightened my day even if we rarely spoke. Chris, may not have known this but you touched my life i will never forget you.

November 26, 2007

The holidays are here you have been in our hearts,we will never forget you BUBBA,LOVE YOU

October 4, 2007

just thinking of you,miss you and love you very much

September 6, 2007

We miss you more everyday and think of you always. Please keep watching over all of us.

Rick Redding

July 19, 2007

Bubba:
It is still hard to believe you are gone. We miss you a whole lot and the kids at HJ still talk about you all the time. Many of our kids still have "Coach Bess" written on their cleates as a means of remembering you.
Yes, you are gone. However, you are not forgotten and will always be in our hearts.
Miss you my friend,
Rick Redding

Jody and Dale Adcock

July 19, 2007

We miss you Christopher. Our world isn't the same without you! We will always remember the Happy Times on your Birthday.
All our love,

Mabel Alverson

July 19, 2007

Happy Birthday Sweetie, I love and miss you very much but I go out and talk to you sometime and I know that you always hear me. Again Happy Birthday.
I love you Grandma Mary

July 19, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY BROTHER WE MISS U !!!!!

July 18, 2007

Happy Birthday BUBBA we are always thinking about you, and miss you very much.love you

Mary Alverson

February 17, 2007

Chris:
I am so sorry that you will not be around to tease me but you will always be my guardian angel and watch over me.
Love you sweetie
Grandma Alverson

Bob Flyod

February 16, 2007

I am so sorry that I was not able to be there with all of you. Love you uncle Bob

Diana Paiva

February 7, 2007

To the Bess family and everyone who loved Chris. He was a Silent Giant with few words, he was so much like his grandfather Sam Paiva, respectful, curtious and a true gentleman, he had class! I will miss his genuine smile and his big hugs. Chris was always motivated to succeed in life and I'm so pleased to see that he did. He reached out to so many people and touched thier hearts. He was a true role model. Though his life was short his accomplishments were so large. I'm so proud of him, let us all cherish our memories and keep him close to our hearts. His smile will make us smile and his kindness will make us kinder. I love you, Aunt Diana aka Chris' favorite Aunt

Desiree McGuire-DeVault

February 6, 2007

Chris, I can't believe that I will never spend another 4th of July watching you pinch the bottom of a Picolo Pete so it will scream and explode, or see you throwing the fire crackers at Jarrett just to see him jump. I love you Chris. Who knew that we would grow up together and then you would become apart of my family. You were such a great addition and I miss you terribly. Who else is going to be willing to take pictures of our "cankles"? I refuse to believe that this is it though. You have become a "...to be continued." I will see you again and I already know how radiant your smile will be. Thank you for all the memories. You have truely blessed my life.

Charlotte and Dennis, thank you for your wonderful son. He always made the time spent with him memorable. You both have given the world so much with just one son. I truely wish the best for you both, as well as Dennis II and Jake.

Jennifer, I am so sorry for your loss. I want to thank you too. Many of our memories are unforgettable and some we want to forget. Let's hold on to the good ones and not be afraid to talk about them. I love you so much!

(Little-Bit)

Matt Mansfield

February 6, 2007

God Bless You ! Chris Bess. A good man that I had known for a few short months while he worked at Placer County Environmental Health. I will remember him as a guy who always had a good outlook, fun to be around, and was always in there trying. He took alot of the edge off work, with his sense of humor, and our long "sports talks". An avid Raiders Fan like myself. My condolensces to Chris's family and close friends. I enjoyed my time with you Chris.

Shannon Murphy

February 5, 2007

My dearest Bubba:

For over 10 years you have been an older brother to me. You gave my brother Joe and Clint the kind of friendship people only hope for. Thank you for wanting to see me before I moved, I just didn't know it would be our last meeting. If I could make that last hug a little longer, I would have never let go. Thank you for blessing me with your friendship and for all of your big brother head-locks growing up. I will miss you everyday, but know that I have another angel on my side. Again Bubba, Thank you for being apart of my life.

Your little sis

Yolanda Jimenez

February 4, 2007

Chris was a great guy. He sat in front of me in History and while I can't think of anything we covered that year in History, I do remember him turning around and talking to Kim and me all year. "No, Bess I didn't find the answer." or "Yes, Bess I did but I am not giving it to you." His smile made everyone around him smile.

Andre Royal

February 4, 2007

I wish your family and friends the strength they need to deal with the loss. May your memory live on in the hearts of all who knew and cared about you.

Corinne Gardner

February 4, 2007

Hello Family. I lost my best friend last year in August, and that was the first person I knew that had passed away. But it made it easier now to accept these things that happen in life. I only knew Chris when I was a young child, but I've heard nothing but good things about him. Just know that he's in a better place now and smiling down on each and every single one of us. He's in God's hands now, and one day we will see him again. You are all in my prayers.

Lots of love. x0x0

Kevin Lyle

February 4, 2007

I'm verry sorry for your loss. I played golf with Chris a couple of times with his father. He was a very nice guy and a good person. He will be missed by all.

Rick Redding

February 4, 2007

Although I only knew Bubba for a short period of time, I came to know him as a special person and friend. You have left an indelible mark within the hearts and minds of all of us at Hiram johnson. We'll miss you, coach.

James J. Paiva Jr.

February 3, 2007

I only met Chris once at a family reunion and he was full of smiles and life. From everyone I talked to and just meeting him the one time, it is a great loss. He was a good man and he will be missed. My prayers go out to his family.........God bless them all.

Aron & Suzanne Womack

February 2, 2007

I am very sorry for your loss, Chris was a wonderful guy.

Shannon J

February 2, 2007

To family and friends of Chris Bess, I am so sorry of your loss. I talked to him a couple of times to coordinate some work with him and he was always so nice and always really seemed to care to do a good job at what he did, and to follow through, not to leave a job unfinished, which is admirable in a person.
I pray for comfort to you all during this very sad loss.

Sarah Blote

February 2, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

I have so many wonderful memories of Bubba going back to highschool and how he would come to our volleyball games and cheer us all on to our many family get togethers that he was always there for.
He was such a great friend to me and a dear part of our family. I will always remember he gave the best hugs ever and I found that very comforting when I lost my mom just a few short months ago.
Bubba I miss you so much and I will miss you at all the family get togethers, holidays and seeing you at the gym but you will be forever in my heart.

David Adams

February 1, 2007

Dennis and Charlotte, I am deeply saddened to hear about your loss. Even though I haven't seen you all since Chris was a small boy, we were good friends and my love, sympathy and prayers will always be with you and D.

Mike & Julie Nowell

February 1, 2007

Chris, what will your Dad & Mom do without you? God bless you all.

Melissa Simi (Collier)

February 1, 2007

I am so honored to have had Chris in my life. There are no words to say on how heartbroken I am to lose such a wonderful friend. I want to thank you Chris for being such a wonderful friend/brother to Rick. Thank you for all the wonderful memories we all shared with you. You are in our hearts forever.
Love Always,
Nick, Melissa(mo-mo) & Hannah Simi

Suzanne De Foor

February 1, 2007

Dear Bubba,
What will we do without seeing your big smile, and getting one of your big bear hugs at the many family gatherings?

The one thing I'll always remember about you, Bubba, was your great laugh! You had such a great sense of humor, and you would be able to make us all just crack up with your funny jokes or stories.

You were loved by so many, and your family and friends will miss you dearly. For me to try and understand why you were taken from us way too early in your short life, all I can think of is the good Lord seen all the great work you did while on Earth, and he wanted you to be at his side, so you could coach the little angels up in Heaven! Makes sense, huh, Bubba!

The good Lord has a very special angel by his side now in Heaven, and I know you will keep a close watch over your family (especially pumpkin(Jen), and your dear devoted friends.

I'll miss you very much, and we will meet up once again in Heaven when the time comes, Bubba.

Much love,

(better known to you as Auntie Sue)

Danielle Stal ( Haag)

February 1, 2007

I want to give my sincere apoligizes and tell you that I wish that I could be there for the support of you. My prayers are with you and god bless Jen.

Juanita & Ken & Families Bess

February 1, 2007

Dennis, Charlotte and Families
We send our deepest heart felt love for you, and can't expression our sorrow of losing your son. He was definitely a very special person expressed in the guest book and visitors. Our prayers our with you from Hornell.

Juanita & Ken & Families Bess

February 1, 2007

Juanita & Ken & Families

Sheree and Mike Hopper

February 1, 2007

Chris was an extremely generous and kind individual. He had a great sense of humor, was a loyal friend, and had a contagious smile. He grew up with our niece and nephew and through the years was part of many Venable family gatherings. We enjoyed having him in our home and touching our lives. We will miss him immensely. Our condolences to his family and many friends.

Coby & Ryann Harris

February 1, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Bess family. Chris was taken way to early and he had so much to live for.

Kathy Barton

February 1, 2007

My Heart goes out to my family and their loss. I wish I could have known Chris better. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Your Friend

February 1, 2007

My prayers are with you and your family

shirley phelan, harris

February 1, 2007

Charlotte,I am so very sorry for your loss.My prayers are with you and your family.