I have the misfortune of letting everyone know that Chris died yesterday in an automobile accident. He was my right hand man. Chris always came to work early and took pride in taking care of the dogs.  

Chris had the best memory of anyone I've ever seen and known. He always remembered what every dog needed. Not only did he take care of them, he also noticed if any of them needed something else. He was a true friend of both man and animal alike.

In thinking about my time with him, I also thought about his service to the sport. Chris was so proud about being one of the flyer shooters for the open stake at Dave Rorem's. He shot for 90 dogs and allowed zero "no birds". Two weekends prior, he also shot for the derby and the amateur stakes at the Coastal Bend Retriever Club Field Trial with similar skill. This from a kid that 4 months ago didn't know how to load a starter pistol. He was a  good student of the game and learning in leaps and bounds. His enthusiasm for discovery was infectious.

Everyone who met him loved/ liked him as I did. This was a great person who seemed happy in life. I will miss him. I don't understand the term, God works in mysterious ways.

Remorsefully,
Jack

For those interested in joining the family for the funeral services, here is information that will be useful:
The viewing and service will be on Saturday the 27th. The viewing will be from 10-12 with the service from 12-about 1. The burial will be private, but there will be a lunch at 1:30 to follow. The funeral is at Niday Funeral home in Houston, Tx. DIrections can be found on their website: nidayfunerals.com The lunch will be at Pearland First United Methodist church. The church's website can be found here: First United Methodist Church, Pearland The family welcomes all interested parties to visit.

I have received a hand full of requests for a printable version of the pedigree so I threw one onto the Downloads page for your pleasure.
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-Jack-

Idgie x Willie Pedigree

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