BORN

1951

DIED

2010

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1806 East Michigan Avenue

Jackson, Michigan

Christine Abshire Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 30, 2010.

Passed away November 24, 2010, age 59. Survived by her life partner, Debbie Oldenburg; three sons, Jamie (Amy) Stewart II, Jason (Tracy) Abshire and Rich (Brandi) Hinton; her parents, William and Marilyn (Bullard) Abshire; brother and sisters, Bill Abshire, Nancy (Paul) Doyle, Leslie Bendall, Abbie Abshire, Sally Abshire, Robin (Phil) Furman and Carrie (Marty) Smith; 18 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; her family at HVA and other loving family and friends. She has worked for HVA since 1981 as a communications supervisor. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Friday, December 3, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor James Sirks officiating. Burial Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses.

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November 23, 2023

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SANDRA L HOLLEY

Dear Chris
You are the closest I will ever have to a twin or sister and I so wish you were here, We would think alike, feel alike and i loved you, what a wonderful person has left us, my husband died too . you would have loved him. I miss you very very much and wish you were here. Love Sandy Holley

December 26, 2010

My dear Chris.........I have known you and Debbie and the boys since the late 1970's. You were the most wonderful dispatcher I have ever know. HVA had one the contract you took care of every single one of us. we found out we had the same birthday and talked all night having fun. we shared way too many things that are not public but we knew what they meant. I love you and cannot wait to see you again. I swear you are the sweetest and most intelligent woman I have ever know. I miss you and love you......Sandy Holley

December 16, 2010

Jim Gale

Rest in peace, Chris. May God comfort your family and friends. I will miss you, Christine.

December 1, 2010

Connie and Phill Stover

We were so sorry to hear of Chris's passing. All of her loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. I know she will be greatly missed.

December 1, 2010

Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care and God bless. When you feel the tears, take a moment to share a special memory, it will help. Aunt Marge & Uncle Ed, Greg & Chris

December 1, 2010

James and Theresa Stewart

Rest in peace Chris. My thoughts and prays go out to her family. God bless.

November 30, 2010

Dori Rose

You will be missed dearly, Chris. It was truly an honor and privilege to have worked with you. Hope you're doing "just ducky" up there! I will be praying for your family that we all knew you loved so much...and you my dear, was loved so much right back! Much love,

November 30, 2010

Mary Dalton-Walsh

Rest in solemn Chris. You shall be missed by many. Say hello to my mom!

November 30, 2010

Tracy Knapp

My condolences to you and your family during this time.

November 30, 2010

Mike Rizzo

My deepest empathy and wish for comfort to Chris' partner Debbie. I am SO sorry that I'd missed mentioning you in my previous message. I hope that your friends and family can offer comfort to you in this very heartbreaking time.

As I've said before, Although it has been many years since Chris and I have been in contact, I will never forget her and her deeply caring and loving nature, dedication and her wonderful sense of humor.
The world is emptier without her.
I wish you healing.

Mike Rizzo

November 30, 2010

Michael Rizzo

I am very saddened by the news.
Although I haven't seen or been in contact with Chris for many years, I've never forgotten her.
I've always and will always remember her for her compassion and love for those around her, her uncanny sense of humor and her relentless devotion to her work.
Chris, you will be missed in this world.
Christine may not be remembered as a domestic goddess or a perfect person, but she will definitely be remembered as a sweet woman with an incredibly large heart and caring nature.
My thoughts are with her loved ones....especially her sons, siblings,parents, grandchildren and closest friends.
There is an empty space in this world without her.
Love to all,
Mike Rizzo

November 28, 2010

James Gale

I was blessed to get to know Christine when she and I were with our families on a summer trip to Washington, D.C. in the summer of '65. We met by chance (it seemed) at a park, and we spent the whole night talking outside my parent's tent. She was the easiest person I had ever talked to, and we exchanged addresses when we said our goodbys. We wrote to each other about twice a week for the next 3 1/2 years. She was a great friend and I will never forget her. I was fortunate to have re-established contact with Christine just in the last four months on Face Book. The last thing she told me was that she was thrilled to hear from me and that she still remembered my mailing address "after all these years." I'm just so happy that I was able to tell her how much I cherished the memories of our friendship and of her wonderful letters. Christine, it's evident from all the things people are saying about you that you lived your life for others and not for yourself. I love you, Christine, and may God be with you always.

Posted by James Gale

November 28, 2010

Jeramy Lewis

The world has been a better place for me because of Chris and I’m grateful for having known her and learned from her.

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