Jesse was our friend from high school and Chris' best friend. We enjoyed playing chess together and Jesse and Chris were in robotics together. We spent most of our lunches hanging around laughing in the cafeteria. When you couldn't find Chris you just had to look for Jesse and he wasn't hard to miss being very tall and all. He would stick up for you even if he knew you were in the wrong, was great to play games with and laugh with. He is deeply missed. Jesse passed away from a seizure due to epilepsy in 2023.

Aunt Dee was married to my uncle Chris, she was fun and loud and the life of the party. She would have a beer in one hand and her arm around someone else singing and dancing her heart out.

Little Oma was my great grandma who came here from Germany during the war. I don't remember much about her but I have heard stories where she would dance the night away with Opa and could drink my uncle under the table any and every chance she got. Little Oma and I along with my sister Chrissy would go to Mcdonald's get some lunch and go sit by the water at least once a week.

Greg was Shari's Dad, he loved a good joke good food and a beer. He was into sports and played many, He died from leukemia while Shari was pregnant with Chris and passed way too soon. He was a volunteer firefighter for many years. He always thought of his friends and family and would do anything to help them whenever they needed him.

Tom was already a grandpa when Chris met him. But he took Chris under his wing and loved him unconditionally. He taught him to fish, camp, and be a boy. When Chris became a teenager dating, Tom was introduced to Darci. He then helped teach Chris how to be a good man. Tom was thrilled to be asked to be a part of the wedding but fate had other plans. Tom's health worsened and took him early. However, he will make sure to be at the wedding, in spirit, to celebrate and see Chris and Darci joined together as one.

Morgyn was 8 when Chris was born. He wasn't sure he wanted to be a big brother. But when he held Chris at the hospital he knew they would be close. Over the years they shared a love of hot wheels cars, video games, and snacks. Even when they fought, a game of catch made everything better. When Morgyn moved to Alberta he made an effort to re-connect with Chris. He was proud of the man Chris had become, when he was asked to be in the wedding, Morgyn started making plans. Nothing was keeping him from being there. However, heartbreaking news of Morgyn's death came and crushed Chris and Darci. But Chris and Darci know he will still be there, in spirit, to celebrate and party with them.