This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Christopher, Shuaf, Brown, Lloyd, Geyer, Keefer, Waters, Cole, Leach, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6331/mb.ashx Message Board Post: October 31, 2012 The News Guard Lincoln City, OR 97367 Thomas William Christopher Thomas William Christopher, age 74, died at his home in Otis, Oregon on October 26, 2012. He was born in Everett, Bedford County, Pa. to Charles William and Goldie (Shauf) Christopher on September 5, 1938. Thomas was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army and spent his life in various places including Maryland, Pennsylvania and Oregon. He was a carpenter and concrete finisher on many construction projects and when he retired in 1999, he moved to Oregon. He was a member of the American Legion, loved fishing, gardening, cooking and old Westerns. He was also a fan of dog and horse racing. Thomas spent many hours woodcarving and made figurines, carousel horses and walking sticks. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Goldie Christopher; and his sister Betty Brown. He is survived by his wife, Joan; daughters, Virginia Lloyd of Jacksonville, Fla.; Kelly and Shelley Geyer of Chambersburg, Pa.; step-daughter, Kathy Keefer of Otis, Ore.; son Thomas W. Christopher Jr of Grantville, Pa.; step-son, Keith Waters of McConnellsburg, Pa.; brothers, Charles (Fred) Christopher of Boring, Ore. and Terry L. Christopher of Otis, Ore.; two half-sisters, Lavonna (Lonni) Cole and Sharon Leach both of Portland, Ore.; and many other relatives in Oregon, Pennsylvania and Florida. A memorial will be held at a later date. Any remembrances can be made in the form of a donation to the local Food Bank or Animal Shelter. Arrangements entrusted to Pacific View Memorial Chapel. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.