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Christopher Lenz Obituary

Christopher Lenz 11/9/1942 - 8/30/2011 Christopher Lenz passed away on August 30, 2011 Chris was born in Lansing, MI and educated at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan. He did postgraduate work at the California Institute of Asian Studies (now the California Institute of Integral Studies). Chris was best known as an International Tour Guide and as a trainer for the Monroe Institute in Virginia. He also worked for many years on the staff of the Institute of Noetic Sciences in Petaluma as their IT manager. Chris was an avid explorer of both the outer and inner worlds with a brilliant and curious intellect. He always looked from a broader perspective and helped others to do the same. He touched countless lives through his many professional and personal interests. He was the beloved husband of Lee Reich of Novato and the loving stepfather and father-in-law of Stacey and Jarrod Lince, as well as the adoring "Gramps" of Gage and Rylee Lince of Santa Rosa. His dear sister, Ann Gilreath, resides in Michigan. Chris, all of us who knew and loved you miss your great intelligence, your kind heart, your wise counsel and advice, your gentle smile and, of course, your beautiful, sparkling blue eyes. We trust that your spirit will be there to guide us when our time comes to enter the great mystery.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Dec. 28, 2011 to Jan. 1, 2012.

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Gerry Dunphy

December 22, 2023

Thinking of you today and smiling!

GERARD RAYMOND DUNPHY

December 22, 2022

Still in our minds and hearts

GERARD RAYMOND DUNPHY

December 22, 2021

Remembering Chris today

Gerry Dunphy

December 22, 2019

I was always impressed by Chris peaceful spirit and effortless ability to pass that peacefulness on to those around him

paula alsterlind

December 31, 2011

Lee and family,
Chris' sweetness, clarity and generosity with others were always present. Our friendship and journeys together will always be treasured. May your journey in his passing be surrounded by love and kindness.
your friend, Paula Alsterlind

Daniel Dunphy

December 31, 2011

Out of such memories and love we can all grow new beginnings,
Love to you Lee,
Danny Dunphy

Leslie Blasingame

December 31, 2011

Dear Lee
What a wonderful tribute you wrote about "Kit". I have fond memories of him and our other cousins spending the holidays in Michigan. I feel so fortunate to have re-united w him after Mom died and the best part of all was meeting and getting to know you. Kit was lucky to have you and all of us were lucky to have him in our lives. He will missed!!! Thx for paying such a beautiful tribute to my beloved cousin...

Julie Wooding and Curt Wise

December 30, 2011

Dear Lee and family,
Chris was a dear and beautiful man, and we feel so fortunate to have known him and to have worked alongside him. Our thoughts are with you all as you work through this difficult time.
Love,

Sean, Sara and Quintessa

December 30, 2011

Chris was an incredible human being through and through. We miss him very much and send our most heartfelt condolences to Lee and family.
Much Love,

Gerry Dunphy

December 30, 2011

Dear Lee,
What a beautiful, concise summary of a unique man and his contributions. We will remember him.
Love,

Merrily

December 30, 2011

Dear Lee...a beautiful expression of a life well lived and what a contribution Chris gave to the world. And I liked that you chose to print it 01/01/12...a new beginning.
Much love

December 30, 2011

Beth Reynolds

December 29, 2011

I will always remember Chris as having a kind and gentle spirit. Bless you, Lee.

Stacey Lince

December 28, 2011

Chris, your light will always shine in our home.

December 28, 2011

Dear Lee and Family, Well done. You've captured Chris perfectly. I will miss his insites and warmth. My condolences to you all in this time of change. Love Patrice

December 28, 2011

Chris May your soul be comforted. Lee my heartfelt condolence through your transition.

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