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CHRISTOPHER HEIDAL Obituary

Christopher Lee Heidal Born March 23, 1983; passed away June 23, 2017 after a courageous 13-month battle with lymphoma. He was born, raised, and lived in Tacoma. He is survived by his loving mother Ann Hixson, father William Knighton, brothers Jacob Hixson and Matthew Walker, and grandmothers Janice Heidal and Judy Chester. He is my Son, my Best Friend, my Everything. We love and miss you.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jul. 18, 2017.

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Sara

August 8, 2022

I hope family and friends of Chris know how much he is still missed. I can't believe that it's been 5 years. We still share stories about him and we have fond memories of the short time we knew him.

Silva

September 27, 2020

I knew Christopher as Whitelee from xbox. (I never met him only games with him for 10 years plus) He had man friends and he was known as THE NUMBER ONE fighting game expert among us, he was extremely nice and friendly. He could hold a convo about music for hours, not just rap but any kind of music. It hurt all of us to hear that lee had passed on. We knew he was battling cancer but lee was a strong Aries and he wouldn't let anything hold him back. Sleep well Lee, from your friend Silva

Melissa Kleve

August 14, 2017

So sad to hear you have gone too soon. I will always remember our time as roommates and the fun you Jordan, Jessica and I had. May you rest in peace my friend

Sara

July 22, 2017

The world lost a great guy when Chris Lee lost his battle with cancer.

Chris, I didn't know you as well as some but I liked you from the very moment I met you.

You were such a wonderful, humorous, gentleman who always put a smile on my face.

You were also the best "fill in" boyfriend I ever had when Jeff couldn't make it to our functions. I had so much fun picking on you, calling you a certain "pet name" and you giving it right back at me.

I am so happy to have known you and you will truly be missed. The world is a little darker without you in it.

I'm glad that we got to talk briefly a month or so before your passing and while I am sad that you are gone, I am relieved that you are no longer suffering.

Rest in peace, my friend.

July 21, 2017

Ann,
My message is for you.I don't need to leave a message for Chris as I speak with him often. He is never out of my thoughts and you my dear friend, are never out of my thoughts and prayers. Chris came into our lives when we needed him the most. He made everyday special. I couldn't wait to see him every day. We had so many plans and I intend to do all the things we were going to do together. Chris may not be able to go with Emily and I as we planned, but I have no doubt he will be with us. Chris was an exceptional man and it was because of your love. I have never met another man with as much compassion, love, and honor, and it is entirely due to the love you shared. Thank you, Ann. You did an amazing job raising Chris, and the rest of us that knew him, have you to thank for his friendship. Emily and I loved Chris so very much. I love you, Ann. Know that you will always be in our prayers.

Teresa Dahle

July 20, 2017

..... to the fierce battle you gave-
Together, you overcame many obstacles through love of family you all share profoundly. I never met you Chris, except through the eyes of you Mom...... so in that way, it was wonderful having met you..... Your battle will be forever remembered~
Peace be with you and your family now and always,

Chrystal Brown

July 19, 2017

Chris lee, White lee, You where and became a light to us. You where a awesome roomate and great friend. I'm glad you shared your life with me and I'm not sad your not hurrting nomore. Im sad cause I can't laugh with you but you will stay in my memmories forever. Godbless you love you bro.

Amanda Meissner

July 19, 2017

You are one of the greatest people I ever had the pleasure of knowing. Always there when I needed you. You hold a piece of my heart that can never be carried by another soul. Thank you Chris for the love and happiness you brought to my life. Thank you for allowing me in. I know you will continue to watch over B-Man and I.

Jess Stewart

July 18, 2017

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Jessica Stewart

July 18, 2017

I miss my best friend, my road dog, my do or die... There is so much I could say, but to sum it all up you will always be a amazing person to me... We have had our good times our bad times but we still had each other.. I Know you will always be here with me... I love and miss you my bro...

Harmony Crawford

July 18, 2017

I miss you Chris you are a good friend and I'll miss you deeply.

Lyndsy Edland

July 18, 2017

My condolences to Chris's family . Chris was a wonderful friend. I will miss him dearly.

Geralyn Willingham

July 18, 2017

I will always remember the kindness Christopher showed my family when he accompanied his mother to our remodel of a little business we were opening. He came prepared to paint, scrub, and move heavy things! He came because his mother asked him to, even though we were strangers, because of his love and support of his mother. His kindness will never be forgotten and he will be missed.

Amber Graham

July 18, 2017

Chris, we love and miss you so much. Ann, you are such a beautiful person and such an amazing mother. Chris was so lucky to have you. We love you guys so much. RIP my friend

July 18, 2017

You are so much more than just my son. I miss the laughs we had together, mornings sitting on the patio talking before work, the way you would make me laugh until my stomach hurt, watching MMA together when you were not feeling well but you always laughed when i did the announcers main event intr. You are my best friend and i feel lost without you. You brought so much to my life. I cannot imagine the rest of mine without you. Your strength during the last year was beyond anything i have ever seen before and your concern for me before yourself takes my breath away. I love you always my beautiful son. I feel lost without you here but know there is no more pain for you. Rest in peace.
He is my son, my best friend, my everything..

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