 CHRISTOPHER PARK Christopher Alan "Chris" Park, 44, of Las Vegas, died in his home from pancreatic cancer, surrounded by loved ones, Saturday, July 14, 2012. He was born Nov. 6, 1967, in McCleary, Wash., to Gloria Deutsch and Wayne Park. He was then joined by his younger sister and lifelong friend, Sally in 1971. Chris and Sally shared the life and adventures of growing up in a small town and both subsequently graduated from Elma High School. High school was where he first exhibited his ability to make friends of everyone he met and accepted everyone for who they were. Chris pursued many career paths and excelled at ever one, he expected nothing less from himself. He mastered whatever career he chose and used skills from each past career to move forward to the next. After working as a bartender at the Paris Hotel for several years, he developed a passion for massage therapy and rehabilitation. Christ met his life partner, Daniel Lewis in Las Vegas in 2002. They shared a love of exploring new cultures and world history through their travels around the world. Chris was dedicated in educating himself on everything and anything that he found fascinating. Chris had a natural compassion and caring for everyone who touched his life, even if just briefly. He was loving and generous with his time and caretaking. Survivors include partner, Daniel Lewis; father, Wayne Park; mother and stepfather, Gloria and Frank Deutsch; sister and her husband, Sally and John Hautala; and nephew and nieces, Carter, Kady and Sarah Hautala. He is also survived by and missed by many, many friends and extended family members form all over the world. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mary and Alvin Roderick; paternal grandfather, Clinton Park; uncles, Phil and Ralph Roderick; aunt, Laurgene Roberts; and by Beazel, his constant dog companion of 14 years. Memorial service of Chris's life will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at the Mills and Mills Funeral Home, 5725 Little Rock Road, SW, Tumwater, Wash. A brief reception will follow at Mills and Mills. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the research and support of patients of pancreatic cancer at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, www.pancan.org
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