Robin Gray

CHRIS GRAY Click Here to View a Video of Chris' Life POCATELLO, ID -- Robin Christine "Chris" Anderson Gray, 52, of Pocatello, died December 29, 2007, from injuries received in an automobile accident. She was born March 24, 1955, at Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Henry John Anderson and Bernetta LaRue Hebdon Anderson. She grew up in the area and attended Riverside Elementary, O. E. Bell Junior High and graduated from Skyline High School. On August 3, 1974, she married Gary Duane Gray in Idaho Falls. She was a mother and homemaker. She moved with her husband to Pocatello 19 years ago. She enjoyed painting, sewing, needlepoint, and gardening. She also loved Friday Night Poker, dancing with Gary, and picnics. Chris loved her family and especially enjoyed being with her granddaughters. Survivors include: Husband: Gary Gray, Pocatello, ID Son: Mark Douglas Gray, Pocatello, ID Daughter: Heather Marie Gray, Idaho Falls, ID Parents: John and Bernetta Anderson, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: John and Loralee Anderson, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Doug and Kathy Anderson, Rigby, ID Sister: Laura and Randy Gray, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Diana and Mike Bell, Eagle , ID Sister: Lisa and Mike Barnes, Hamer, ID 2 Grandchildren: Angel and Jessey. She was preceded in death by a sister, Karen Jeanette Anderson. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 3, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, with Monty Montague officiating. The family will visit with friend Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and on Thursday for one hour prior to the services, both at Wood Funeral Home. ------------------------------------ Condolences received online: Don Draper & Francine gonzdad@hotmail.com Mr. & Mrs. Anderson & family, We are very sorry over the loss of your beloved, Chris. May you find peace in knowing that she is sitting beside our Lord right now. May our heavenly father comfort each one of you and may you find the peace that you are searching for. We are here for you, what ever you are needing, please call upon us. Peace be with you. All of our love. Don & Francine Chantell Gallup cgallup@potandon.com To the Anderson's and the Grays -- Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Chris was such a wonderful person. She was such an easy going and delightful person. I was fortunate to spend alot of good times with Chris and Gary and they always treated you like family and friend. Chris was such a privilege too meet as well as both sides of her family. I am honored to have met her and all her family. Gary my heart and prayers go out to you. Chan Marie Chapple marchapp2@aol.com I still cannot get over Chris being gone. She was one of the best friends anyone could have. We had so many good times together. I will cherish her memory forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless you, Steve and Marie Carol McGee cmcgee@sacredheartboise.org Words can't begin to express my sympathy to all of you whom I love so much. It just doesn't seem fair - a cruel twist of fate and circumstances. In spite of that, I know that Chris is with God and with Karen, and all those we've loved and now miss so desperately. In the end, I believe that all will be well and that we'll see Chris again, enjoy that unique sense of humor, and that special laughter. I love you all very much and pray that God will give you what you need most right now. Carol Vic & Sheila Gentle Family sheila_gentle@msn.com Dear Family, We would like to send our thoughts and prayers to each and everyone during your time of grief and sorrow for the loss of a wonderful and fun loving friend,daughter,mother and sister to all of us.We all will feel the loss of not having her around. May your strength as a "family" unite and be strong for one another as the days and years go by. May friends comfort you and loving memories heal your hearts. Our deepest sympathy, Vic, Sheila & Family Angelita (Angie) Harris k94us5@aol.com God bless you Chris, you was a great coworker at Ballard Medical. We all had a great time and really enjoyed working with you. We are going to miss you. We know that you are now in a better place. Love you friend! Burt Sandow hbsandow@cableone.net Gary, I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family. Bonnie (DeMott) Bahmer bbahmer@dennisdillon.com I was deeply saddened to hear of the untimely death of Chris. I will always remember Chris as one who cared about family, even those of us who were estranged. She (especially) would always go out of her way to make me feel welcome at family gatherings. And she always seemed glad that I had attended. Her outgoing personality and contagious smile and laughter will stay with me forever. Gary, Uncle Johnny and Aunt Bernetta, Chris was truly one of a kind and I will miss her deeply. My heart goes out to you. I find it hard to put my feelings into words, but please know that I am thinking about each of every one of you at this difficult time, and that my thoughts and prayers are with you. God will carry through this and then the healing of the pain will start. God be with you. Bonnie George & Elaine Harris To Gary and family How saddened we are to hear of the loss of Chris. She was a special person whose memory will be forever cherished by all of us who had the privilege of knowing her. May God be with you during this difficult time. Kevin and Debi Davis Family debidavis58@yahoo.com We want to express our deepest sympathy in the loss of your special Chris. She will be greatly missed. Please remember to hold all the special memories you have of Chris close to your hearts. She was a special and loving person and touched everyone that she came in touch with. Our Jamyn has the afghan that Chris donated at the reunion last year and told her mom that she will always think of Chris when she is holding and loving the afghan. Our Love is always with you. Kevin and Debi Davis Family. Michele Schneiter Heiselmann zoogardener1@aol.com Dear families, My deepest, heartfelt sympathy goes out to each and every one of you at this tragic time. I have fond childhood memories of time spent at the Anderson home. I remember Chris coming in the house with a big smile and that teasing look in her eyes! I knew some wise crack was sure to follow and was made in jest and with love. God bless you all, Love, Michele Liz Jordan jordanl@usa.redcross.org I am so sorry for your loss & I pray that you will find comfort and peace in the months to come. I will always remember Chris with her sweet smile and kind face and appreciate the fact that she was such a loyal blood donor. I hope you find comfort in the fact that she helped save so many lives as a donor. Craig and Cindy Cathey cc5ada@juno.com Dear Gary, Mark and Heather, Craig and I were very shocked and sorry to hear about your loss. I had just had a long conversation with Chris on my way home from a walk. Angel and Jessey were out front playing and we had a fun visit about our husbands and grand kids and kids. I just can't believe she is no longer here. What a tragedy. Please tell Angel and Jessey that if they are around sometime when my granddaughter is in town, they can come over and play with her. Also, Gary, Craig and I want to have you over for dinner some time soon. And, let us know if we can ever do anything to help. We are here for you. Love your neighbors, Craig and Cindy Cathey Krys Abrao [krysabrao@comcast.net] Dear John, Bernetta, Gary and Family: I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Chris. I know she's going to be sorely missed. All of you are in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Love, Krystine (Parsons) Abrao Nikki Robison Lisa, My dad passed away in May and it was not expected. I know how much you are hurting inside and wish I could somehow take away some of that pain. Probably the best advice I can give is stay close to your family and Mike and they will provide the strength to get you through this. I won't tell you it gets easier it just gets different. I miss my dad and think of him every day as I am sure will happen with you and your sister. If there is anything I can do please let me know. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your friend, Nikki Marie Wood grandmaw11@hotmail.com Dear John and Bernetta, I am so very sorry to hear the news of the loss of your beloved daughter. Pauline told me this morning about it. I have been gone. With your son and grandson, you have more than anyone should have to go through. I hope and pray that you will find some comfort and that the pain will subside in time. I want to keep in touch and I will do anything I can to help in this time of need. I have enjoyed getting to know you all via Silver Sneakers. I send my love and prayers. Lovingly, Marie Wood Peter Kilpatrick [pkkilpatrick@yahoo.com] Dear Gary Gray and the Anderson Family, I just wanted to say I am sorry for your loss and to let you know Chris will be missed greatly. She was a great lady that always had a smile on her face. She always made people feel welcome and like family no matter who they were. May God be with you and keep you strong. God bless Kassie Kilpatrick and family - Boise Idaho (Kyle DeMott’s daughter) Maralee Gellenthien Mgellen@aol.com Words cannot express how sorry my son, Ron and I am for your loss. We tend to say "life goes on" but we must have time to mourn. Then with the Grace of God, time will eventually lessen the pain of your loss. Though none of that offers much comfort right now, with the sorrow and loss,you must feel, believe that memories and love never cease. With our deepest sympathy, your neighbors Maralee and Ron. Kathi Hayes [kathih@rodfurniss.com] Dear Laura and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Chris. I remember her well from when we were all kids playing at your house. She always had a big smile and a cute, fun-to-listen-to laugh! Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Kathi (Wold) Hayes Shannah Barber Godfrey shannah.godfrey@atk.com My deepest sympathies are with you. I lived near the Andersons and went to school with Chris' younger sister Diana. My son Michael died on Dec 28, 1990, and my heart goes out to you all. May the Lord comfort you. Roxanne L. Boozer & Richard B. Draper 24fun@fairpoint.net What a beautiful day you put together for friends and family to remember Chris. There were so many well wishers that we did not get a chance to talk to all of you. We want to take this moment to let you all know how much we loved Chris. We will keep all of you in our prayers. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know. Kris Larsen Losinski polska@cableone.net I am a classmate of Diana's and I just wanted to express how incredibly sad I am to hear about the loss of your loved one. Please know that you have a lot of people praying for your family during this difficult time. Michelle Rice (French) mikir44@yahoo.com May the concern and sympathy of those who care help you through this difficult time. God Bless. Mary Ann Langbehn I was so sorry to hear about Chris. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. She was a very special person. Beaner Nancy Wold xonancyxo2002@yahoo.com Chris' video is lovely. It brought back so many wonderful memories. Like so many others, I feel like I grew up in your home. My heart is breaking for your loss. Know that Chris and your whole family have made a positive impact on my life. I love you guys. Penny Libenschek Libenschek@msn.com To Gary and family - I am so sorry to hear about Chris. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Penny Blake Bell When I came to visit my family for Christmas and this tragic incident happened to my Aunt Chris Gray . . . this was the worst thing that has ever happened in my life and I just want to say --Grandma and Grandpa, I have felt your pain every day and even at school sometimes I go into the bathhroom and cry. It's that hard to get over it now. I wish the best, Grandma and Grandpa. And Gary and Heather and Mark . . . I love you, you guys. Your Cousin Blake Diana Bell ladybell@cableone.net Dear Gary and Kids, I look at the video from time to time and it is ironic that is 9:26 on Feb.7th 2009 and you all will be at your Dads and Grandpas funeral right now. Know that my heart is always with you and especially today. Congratulations to Mark and Mandy on their new arrival on Feb. 2nd (Grandma Andersons birthday as well!) Lilly Christene!!! I am sure Grandma Chris hand picked you for us all! Gary, I think of you everyday and want you to know how much a part of our family you will always be!!! Take care of Chris's legacy for her and Thank you for LOVING HER as much as you do! All my, Love Di!