Christian Ernst Veatch

Christian Ernst Veatch, born 11-5-1969, passed away in the late evening on May 5th, 2018. He is survived by his parents, Don and Rosie Veatch, his wife Mollie Hogan, and his two Weimaraners Grace and Gus. Chris graduated from Mountain View High in 1987, received his Undergraduate degree from The University of Oregon, and his MBA from Boise State University. Chris was a Bend Local to the core, and he was very prideful of this. He was an avid skier, and participated in building the Pine Mountain Lodge decades ago. He was an outdoor enthusiast, and a music aficionado who loved to attend festivals and see music with his large group of friends he considered to be his extended family. Every person who knew Chris admired him for his tenacious work effort and his artistry. He "lived to create beautiful environments" and took great pride in what he referred to as "Imagineering" so to create and build unique and gorgeous homes and spaces. Chris was stoic and quiet and thoughtful. His greatest quality was his sincere care for those he loved. He was always the first to carry the heavy load so that others could have it easier. He was always the first to offer to help in any situation. Chris was selfless, generous and authentic, and cared deeply for others. Unfortunately, in his teens he had many concussions from skiing and biking accidents. Then in his early 20s, Chris suffered a massive blow to his head sending him in critical condition to the hospital for a very long time. During the past two years he had been seeking medical treatment for what he self-diagnosed as CTE, a disease of the brain that happens frequently to Football players because of repeated head trauma. Although he would rarely let anyone see him suffer, those that knew him intimately knew he was. Brain injuries can lead to depression and disorientation, in this case for Chris it surely did. He did not want to suffer any longer, and selfless to the end, he no longer wanted to be a burden to anyone. He will be missed greatly. We are all so very sad for his loss. If you wish to offer any sort of support, all he would likely say is this: Be the best person you know how to be. Be kind, generous and supportive. Check-in with those you love. Offer help. Make time. Listen to really good music with a wiggle in your step. "Fare Thee Well" sweet friend. We love you. At Chris's request there will be no formal memorial service Funeral Home: Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home 105 NW Irving Ave Bend, OR US 97701

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Christian Ernst Veatch

November 5, 1969 - May 5, 2018