Chrystian Alden Wurmser

Chrystian Alden Wurmser Died of leukemia on Feb. 3 surrounded by friends and family. He was 34. Born in Connecticut and raised in Massachusetts, he attended Princeton University graduating magna cum laude with the class of 1992. An investment banker at JP Morgan for 11 years, Chrys worked in NYC before moving to SF in 1997. Blessed with a brilliant mind, a quick sense of humor and a kind and generous soul, Chrys was a gentle and profoundly compassionate person who was devoted to those he loved. Affable, genuine and altruistic he was eager to lend a hand to anyone and was loved by all who knew or met him. Rarely speaking a negative word, he saw the good in every person. Chrys was a passionate football fan, an avid bridge player, and a formidable foosball player. At home Chrys loved The Simpsons, sci-fi and fantasy films, a game of trivia or quarters and a cold beer. He traveled extensively to Hawaii and Hong Kong and deeply loved both places. He is survived by his partner of four years, Stephen Yarbrough; brother, Andrew Wurmser; brother, Jonathan Wurmser; parents, Nancy and John Wurmser; goddaughter, Samantha Gove; miniature schnauzers, Alex and Dory; and a close circle of friends and colleagues. He will be sorely missed. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 3 pm, Sat., Feb. 18 at the W Hotel in SF. In lieu of flowers, a scholarship endowment in Chrys' name has been set up at Princeton University. Donations can be sent to: Princeton University, Gift Records, Chrystian Wurmser '92 Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 5357, Princeton, NJ 08543-5357. For donations by phone call 1-800-258-5421 and mention Chrystian Wurmser '92 Scholarship Fund.