Christopher Hall Price

Christopher Hall Price, 69, of Sandy, Utah, passed away peacefully at home on November 8, 2024, after a valiant 3-year battle with liver cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife, children, brothers, and best friend. Chris had a reputation for being a fighter, having already survived four previous battles with kidney, skin, breast, and colon cancers. But, true to form, he never went down without a fight.

Chris was preceded in death by his parents, Phyllis Spooner Price and Richard Llewellyn Price. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Lisa Jensen Price; his three children, Mikell Kathryn Price (Blake Jensen) of Sandy, UT, Christopher Spooner Price (Danielle Ward) Grandchild Theodore Christopher Price, Plainfield, VT and Madison Christine Price, Sandy, UT His brothers, Richard Llewellyn Price (Adrianne) of Skytop, PA and Andrew DeHart Price (Nancy) of Mountainhome, PA; his sisters, Nancy Price Bishop, Florida and Wendy Price (Rick Nicolais), of Mountainhome, PA; and his faithful furry friend, Mr. Muggles.

Born and raised in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, Chris developed a love for cars at a young age. As a young boy, he spent countless hours working at the family’s car dealership—sweeping floors, washing cars, and detailing interiors. This early exposure sparked a passion for cars and racing that would continue throughout his life. Chris was a proud graduate of Pocono Mountain High School, Class of 1973.

Chris’s work ethic and determination were evident from the beginning. He spent much of his young adulthood in relative poverty, due to choosing to invest every spare dollar he had into his beloved race car, a Formula Ford Lola. No one was surprised that his love of racing followed him into his professional career. He attended Mansfield State College (now Mansfield University), where he also joined Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity, and later earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Lehigh University.

In 1980, Chris was hired by Hercules Inc., where he became part of the team that designed the first carbon fiber chassis for the McLaren Race Team—one of his proudest accomplishments. Chris also contributed to top-secret government projects, including the struts for the Hubble Space Telescope. As his boss once put it, “Chris’s BS was better than his ME” (Mechanical Engineering), which led to a transfer to sales and marketing before he left the company in 1984.

Chris married the love of his life, Lisa Jensen, on June 29, 1985, in Mountain Home, PA. Together, they spent 40 wonderful years—many of them spent adventuring, laughing, and making memories with their family.

From 1984 to 1991, Chris worked for ICI America, where he was known as the "Token American with a Secret Security Clearance." He spent the following years as a Manager of Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, and Composite Product Engineering for Ford Motor Company, working from 1992 to 2008, including a brief stint overseas in England. He was awarded a patent for “Enhanced Fuel Pressure Pulsation Dampening System with Low Flow Restriction. 2010 to 2011 Chris worked at Engineered Storage Products Co. as Vice President – Engineering Services. He retired in 2018 at the age of 64.

Chris’s passions were as varied as they were impressive. He loved hunting at the family cabin, Dippy Dell, where stories were told, potato cannons were fired, and memories were made. He was a certified dive master with cave diving credentials, an accomplished woodworker, and an avid skier. In his later years, he and Lisa found joy in camping together all over the country. He also put thousands of miles on his street bike, riding hundreds of miles at a time.

Chris enjoyed connecting with others through his HAM radio activities. He was one of a couple American member of the Australian HAM Radio Club, leading NET meetings with his trademark call sign W7CHP and his characteristic charisma.

In what he liked to call his “End of Life Crisis,” Chris proudly acquired a red Shelby Cobra—because, as he always said, “You can have any color, as long as it’s red!” He pampered and cherished the car, enjoying every mile behind the wheel until the very end.

Above all, Chris will be remembered for his work ethic, dry sense of humor, and dedication to his family. He was meticulous (some might say stubborn), always quick with a joke, and constantly finding ways to make those around him roll their eyes.

Chris was a devoted provider for his family, working tirelessly to ensure that his loved ones had the opportunities they needed to succeed and thrive. He gave his children every opportunity and benefit that he could.

His family and friends will remember him as a loving husband, a supportive father, a kind brother, and an all-around wonderful man. Chris leaves behind a legacy of joy, love, and a thousand memories that will continue to inspire those who knew him.

A memorial service to celebrate Chris’s life will be held on November 18, 2024 at 5:00 PM at the Silver Mesa Ward Building, 8945 S 1700 E, Sandy, Utah.