Christopher Charles Davis

1942 - 2015

BORN

1942

DIED

2015

Christopher Davis Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Christopher Charles Davis
Start: 2015-05-16T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Western Bridge

Christopher Charles Davis

Christopher "Chris" Charles passed

away peacefully surrounded by his wife, sons and family on May 12, 2015.

Christopher was born on September 6, 1942 in Christchurch, New Zealand to Lyndsey and Geoffrey Davis. As a young child he moved to Melbourne, Australia and attended Geelong Grammar.

In 1965 he graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Melbourne. A passion for travel took Christopher abroad, working in London and Germany. He traveled to Seattle and undertook a residency in Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery, becoming a renowned and respected cardiac surgeon.

When he settled in Seattle he met the love of his life, his wife Christine. Together they raised three sons. He loved sailing with his family, and trips to the Washington Coast with family and friends. Christopher's skilled hands led to a love of woodworking and pumpkin carving. His love of the outdoors led him to be become an avid skier, hiker, rock climber, and scuba diver.

Christopher is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Christine, sons Christopher Michael, Ian Christopher (fiancee Chandan), Colin Geoffrey (wife Michelle), loving golden retrievers Maggy and Milly, sister Anne (David), brother Philip (Dale), sister Nerina, and nieces and nephews: Patrick, Ben, Bianca, Tirza, Geoffrey, Kelsey, Curtis, Olivia and Alexandra. He was preceded in death by his mother Lyndsey Davis (nee Thomson), father Geoffrey Davis and nephew Matthew.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday May 16 at 4:00pm at

Western Bridge,

3412 4th Ave South, 98134.

Christopher passed after a six year battle with multiple myeloma. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kaplan Cancer Research Fund, http://www.swedishfoundation.org/kaplan.

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Published by The Seattle Times from May 14 to May 15, 2015.

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Elliott Oppenheim MD JD LLM Health Law

May 8, 2023

He was a great man and doctor. My wife and I attended his wedding and he was a great friend and a lifelong inspiration. Elliott Oppenheim MD JD LLM Health Law

David Snook

November 4, 2016

I remember meeting you when I was very young at the grand house in Juanita. I vaguely remember you and grandad playing chess. And then as an adult coming over to your house with my then wife and my kids for several thanksgivings. You and aunt Chris always made me feel special and I thank you for that. Love david

Elliott Oppenheim

January 5, 2016

I knew Chris when we were residents together with Lester Sauvage in 1973-74. Chris was the senior resident. There was a gentlemanly quality about him which stayed with me through my life. I went to his wedding! I remember his lovely wife, Chrissy, so well. May his soul rest and his memory endures. What a fine man and great physician. Elliott Oppenheim, MD,JD,LLM Health Law 406-273-4212 [email protected]

June 9, 2015

I called on Dr. Davis as a surgical rep. While he didnt use any of my products, he was always polite and friendly with me, which I really appreciated. He was well-known as THE mitral valve repair MASTER.

Loretta Giovanni Charlie Tse Ferrara

May 15, 2015

Chris,

We met you and the boys through Christine and our dogs, and bonded through our mutual belief that golden retrievers can do no wrong.

We know you were a Math genius and a successful surgeon but it is your big heart and strength that we admire the most.

It's been a few years since we left Seattle but we will always remember fondly the countless hours we all spent by the lake throwing balls for our dogs, our trips to Marymoor (with our dogs), Christmas dinners at your house with your family (and the dogs) and assorted other outings (with our dogs). It takes an incredibly secure and wise person to open your heart like you did and everyone around you are better because of it.

Bon Voyage our friend, hug Molly for us!

Loretta, Giovanni and Charlie the golden retriever

May 14, 2015

Chris, we will miss your quiet calm strength, never ending support, compassion and wisdom. You were not only an incredibly wonderful father, brother and spouse but an extraordinary surgeon. Your skills of which you demonstrated for us each Thanksgiving and Christmas on our main course. From the time I was your obnoxious little, single sister-in-law borrowing money to the time you walked me down the aisle you were always there for me. You once gave me some of the best advice I ever had, when I told you I didn't need a man you said to me that's too bad. I was constantly learning from you and your example. I am relieved you are resting in peace and probably riding bikes with Matt or playing bridge with dad. Love you, Lin, John, Kelsey and Curtis

Helen and Gil Mar

May 14, 2015

we will miss the wonderful sense of humor and the incredibly creative pumpkins he would carve each Halloween. and of course his wonderful hands in surgery. Last time I saw you, you complained that I had hugged Christine one more time than you, I promised you a hug when you recovered. I guess that will be in heaven.... Helen and Gil Mar

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