Christopher Dunkelberger

On Sunday, May 15, 2011, Christopher I Dunkelberger passed away peacefully at the age of 78 years old as a result of a long term heart condition. Christopher will be forever remembered by his loving wife of 57 years, Patricia, and their children, Christina Brandt (James), Bonnie Williams (Mark), Dawnita Stoddard (Randy), Amy Clark, Timothy Dunkelberger (Beth), Helen Ly, Pamela Gunter (Todd), Paula Craft (Gregory), and Lanetta Corrigan (Damon). Christopher will also be remembered by his 33 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, his surviving brothers, Mason (Betty) and Benjamin (Peggy) and his sister Anita Sanders (Milford), as well as nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Christopher was born in Olympia, WA, January 5, 1933 and spent most of his life in the northwest raising his family and was known for his skilled craftsmanship in building cabinets and specialized woodworking. He graduated in 1951 from Olympia High School and served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He moved to Anchorage, AK in 1999 where he enjoyed fishing and spending time in his garden with his wife and family. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and faithfully served in many callings in the church throughout his life.

Christopher was proceeded in death by his parents, Harold and Luella, brothers Wayne, Robert, Justus, and two grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held in Eagle River, Alaska, on Friday, May 20, 2011 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 10012 Chandalar St, Eagle River, AK 99577. Family viewing will be be held from 2:00-2:30 pm, public viewing from 2:30-3:15 pm, and funeral services will begin at 3:30 pm.

A second Memorial service will be held in Lacey, Washington, on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Services will be at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints building located at 1602 Ruddell Road SE, Lacey, WA 98503. Family viewing will be held from 9:30-10:00 am, public viewing from 10:00-10:45 am, and funeral services will begin at 11:00 am.

Following the Memorial Services in Lacey, WA there will be a graveside service at Mills and Mills Memorial Park, 5725 Littlerock Rd SW, Tumwater, WA 98512.

All donations will be forwarded to St. Judes in Seattle as they were instrumental in developing Christopher’s mechanical heart valve.