Chris was born August 9, 1984 in Fairfield, CA to David and Lynn Botz.Chris graduated from Vacaville High School in 2003. He completed wind turbine school in Vancouver, WA in 2011. He worked as an arborist, wind turbine technician and cell tower technician.
Chris enjoyed the outdoors immensely. He could be found on the mountain slopes during the winter, hiking and rock climbing in the spring and fall, and rafting, canoeing, and stand up paddleboarding in the summer. Chris was very athletic, he could pick up any sport and excel in doing it. He enjoyed listening to all types of music and sometimes even creating it with close friends. Chris was great at helping his family harvest lavender from the lavender farm and was always captivated by the beautiful sunsets. Chris was best known for his charming smile, warm hugs, and endless conversations. He loved in-depth talks about a multitude of subjects with practically anyone. Along with Chris’s nonstop energy was also his love for dancing, dancing with his mother and sister while cleaning the house to the dance floor at weddings and other events, he had the moves. To some he was intense, but to those who knew and loved him unconditionally his fire was mesmerizing and endearing.
Chris was preceded in death by his great grandparents. He is survived by his mother and father, David and Lynn Botz, his grandparents, his brother-in-law and sister, Allan and Cara Schwindt, his nephew Tommy Schwindt, aunts, uncles, and several cousins.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Sunset Hills Lavender Farm starting at 12 PM. Flowers or donations may be sent to 1305 Sierra Oaks Court, Newcastle, CA, 95658.
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