Caitlin Perkins
I’ve known Chris for 37 years. We went to school together, church together, everything. I have more memories than I can possibly relate! In 2014 my dad had a massive aortic aneurysm. We were told he wasn’t going to survive surgery. Miraculously, he did. But it wasn’t until I found out that Chris was my dad’s nurse and was going to be taking care of him after surgery that the worry and fear left me. Knowing that Chris - who I’ve known my whole life, who I trust with my whole heart - was there with dad was a weight off my shoulders. Chris was so smart and so funny. He loved his friends and family, was loyal to a fault, and could always be counted on in times of need. Chris was the kind of friend that felt like coming home, even if you hadn’t seen him for years. Now that he’s gone, there’s an empty space among our friends that can never be filled. We’ll all miss you, and we’ll do our best to keep your light and laughter shining bright.