Christopher Reed Rivers, 21, of Idaho Falls, passed away on August 31, 2011.
He was born September 15, 1989, in Medford, Oregon, to Philip Reed Rivers and Becky Marie Miller Rivers. The family lived in Central Point, Oregon, until Chris was four, then moved to Idaho Falls. He attended Edgemont Elementary, Clair E. Gale Junior High and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 2008.
For the past five years Chris worked at CD World, the only place he ever wanted to work. He had dreams of opening his own computer store someday.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, had served on the Youth Council and was a Seminary graduate. He loved to build and rebuild computers.
Christopher was the perfect son, always thinking of his family, was loving and kind and had a sweet and quiet nature. He was a great brother and best friends to his sisters. He loved spending time with his nieces, Hailee and Jackie. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Survivors are:
Parents: Philip and Becky Rivers of Idaho Falls, ID
Sister: Melissa Rivers of Idaho Falls, ID
Sister: Amanda Rivers of Boise, ID
Grandfather: Herbert Miller of Rigby, ID
Grandfather: Gerald Rivers of Dallas, Oregon
Great Grandmother: Gladys Rivers of Dallas, Oregon
He was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Jackie Miller and Ruth Ann Rivers; his Nana, Mary Rivers; and his cousin, Heather Hughes.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2011, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, with Bishop Richard Stewart of the Idaho Falls LDS 31st Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends on Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side.
Private family burial services will be held at the Taylor Cemetery.
Funeral Services -- Saturday
11:00 a.m. ,Saturday, September 3, 2011
Wood Funeral Home East Side
963 South Ammon Road Idaho Falls, ID 83406
Notes: The family will visit with friends on Saturday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the funeral home. Private family burial will be in Taylor Cemetery.