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In Memory Of Chris Kanton
1st December 1981
– 6th August 2005
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This memorial website was created in the memory of
Chris Kanton, born
in Puyallup, WA
on the 1st December 1981
and passed away on the 6th August 2005, 23 years of age.
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| Full Name: Chris Kanton |
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Born: 1st December 1981
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Passed Away: 6th August 2005
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| Age: 23 years of age |
| Location: Paso Robles, California |
| Country: The United States |
| Spouse: Kathryn Motts |
| Father: Paul Kanton |
| Mother: Mary kanton |
| Birth Place: Puyallup, WA |
| Occupation: Firefighter |
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Created by George on
11 Jul 2006
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Chris Kanton (age 23) a firefighter with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection/Riverside County Fire Department in Moreno Valley, CA, died in the "Line of Duty" on Saturday August 6 as the result of an vehicle accident. Chris is survived by his wife of 6 months, Kathryn.
Chris was born December 1, 1981 in Puyallup, WA and moved with his family to Paso Robles, CA when he was nine years old. While in high school Chris started as a paid call firefighter at Station 33 at Heritage Ranch in Paso Robles, CA. After graduating from high school in 2000, Chris attended and graduated from the Allan Hancock Fire Academy in Santa Maria, CA and subsequently completed three years as a seasonal firefighter in Riverside County, CA. He completed HAZMAT training and served on the HAZMAT team at Station 81 in Bermuda Dunes and other locations as a full-time firefighter. Recently, Chris was transferred to Station 58 in Moreno Valley where he served as a Firefighter II.
Chris' love and passion for firefighting is exemplified by the numerous certifications he achieved throughout his career. Chris had an interest in photography and served as the yearbook photographer and editor in high school. His greatest love was extreme sports. Chris was an avid wakeboard, snowboard, and motorcycle enthusiast. When he was not on duty with CDF he worked for the Ski Patrol at Big Bear and rode his dirt bikes in the summer. Chris learned to play hockey (he was a goalie) before arriving in California and played in several leagues including the high school league in Paso Robles. For the past four years he played hockey in the Firefighter Olympics for both L.A. and Riverside Counties.
In February of this year Chris married Kathryn Motts and they made their home in Temecula, CA, with their two dogs Nixon and Kaylee. Chris was a giving person. Helping others, regardless of their need, was an integral part of his personality. He had another side too. He was fun to be with and could bring a smile to your face, if not outright laughter, in even the most difficult of times. Words cannot express the joy that Chris brought to all of those that he touched. Chris was a loving son, husband, and brother. He was our friend. We will miss him.
Chris is survived by his wife Kathryn of Temecula; parents, Paul and Mary Kanton of Paso Robles, California; sister, Heather Alspach and husband, Michael, and their son Blake of Paso Robles; Grandmother Betty Sharber of Paso Robles; Uncle Pete Kanton, and wife Carol and their daughter Ashley of Scottsdale AZ; Uncle Robert Sharber and wife Linda, and their son Jason and daughter Jana of Eugene Oregon; Great Aunt Bessie Georgouses of Santa Cruz California; Linda Motts mother-in-law; Tim Motts, Father-in-law; Janelle Thompson, sister-in-law and husband Casey; Michael, Jeff and Tim Motts, brothers-in-law, all of Mission Viejo.
A memorial service with full fire department honors will be held on Wednesday August 10, at the Cross Road Church in Corona California at 2:00 PM. In addition, a Rosary will be held Thursday, August 11 at 7:00 PM at the Kuehl-Nicolay F.H. in Paso Robles, and a Mass will be held Friday, August 12 at 10:00 AM at St. Rose Catholic Church in Paso Robles. A fire engine processional will follow to the Paso Robles District Cemetery for the committal. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to the Firefighters Benevolent Association of, either Riverside 21160 Box Spring Rd. Moreno Valley CA 92557, or San Luis Obispo, P.O. Box 3095, Paso Robles CA 93447. |
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Condolence Guest Book
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21 May 2013 – Jennifer Beckwith
from Highland, CA
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email author |
Hi Chris, I never got the chance to know you, but I pass by your memorial off the freeway all the time, and quite often your flowers have fallen over, and I always stop and straighten it up for you. Just wanted to say we appreciate you, and what all the rest of the firefighters do, risking your lives, everyday. Hope your family is doing eell. I'm sure they miss you so very much. Love & best wishes to them. For I cannot imagine losing my brother, my fiance... my son. My heart is heavy for them an... » read more
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25 Dec 2012 – mary kanton
from paso robles ca
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Chris,
Lots of wishes from your fire fighter family this week. It always brings you closer hearing from your friends. Missing your smile and laughter today with the family at Christmas.
Love always,
Mom
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4 Oct 2012 – Melanie
from palm Springs
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I did not know you however I wish I had because you and my boyfriend went through the academy together and worked together all the time. I hear stories about you, when he can talk about it and you sound pretty cool. I just recently visited the memorial off the freeway and it was touching. My condolences to your wife, it is the greatest fear I have when he goes to work
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5 Aug 2012 – Masry Kanton
from Paso Robles, Ca
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Chris,
It is hard to know what to say. Tomorrow will be seven long years since you left us. As the saying goes "there are no endings just new beginnings",and I truly believe that so--. Keep the dragonflies coming and stay close. We enjoyed a visit from some Riverside
firefighters today-how timely .It was like we had a bit of you here .
Love and miss you so much,
Mom
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15 Mar 2012 – Navin Singh
from Bangalore, India
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Death is a horrible thing but the loving God that we worship promises us that he will bring all those who die back to life. In the Bible in John 5:28 he promises that "all those in the memorial tombs will hear Jesus voice and come out."
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1 Dec 2011 – Mom
from Paso Robles Ca
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Chris,
How special to see the candles and the Happy Birthday message across your screen today!! Happy birthday! You would still be such a young man.
Lots of Love,
Mom
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6 Aug 2011 – Mary Kanton
from Paso Robles
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We are remembering and celebrating your wonderful life today. You have been gone for six years, Chris. You are thought of daily with love.Station 30 came out and left goodies in your memory.Thanks for the draqonfly as always. With Tears and Love,
Mom
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7 Nov 2010 – Sarah Lutz
from Paso Robles Ca
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Missed seeing you at our 10 year reunion this year. Wasn't the same without you there. Made me think of working with you in yearbook and all our crazy days! Miss you Chris!!
Love
Sarah Lutz
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Visitor Flowers
76 flowers
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The following flowers have been placed by visitors to the online memorial of Chris Kanton.
We invite you to leave your own flower at this memorial by entering clicking "leave my own flower" above.
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21 May 2013
Jennifer Beckwith placed this flower
& wrote: Much Love to you, and your family.
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31 Mar 2013
Mom placed this flower
& wrote: Missing you this Easter as always, Chris
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2 Dec 2012
Kathryn placed this flower
& wrote: Happy Birthday Love!
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1 Dec 2012
mom placed this flower
& wrote: happy birthday ,Chris. The peguin balloon remindede me of you ice skating. Missing you so much mom
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6 Aug 2012
mom placed this flower
& wrote: lots of firefighters visited today-love you
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26 Jul 2012
Heather placed this flower
& wrote: Miss you lil' bro!
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28 May 2012
Kathryn Kanton placed this flower
& wrote: Remembering My Hero on this Memorial Day! I Miss and Love You Always.
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24 Apr 2011
mom placed this flower
& wrote: thinking of you at Easter, missing you
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24 Feb 2011
Victoria Zamudio placed this flower
& wrote: Forever missed but never forgotten.
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23 Feb 2011
Geetanjali placed this flower
& wrote: your courage and charm lives on......forever!!!!
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1 Dec 2010
mom placed this flower
& wrote: Happy birthday, Chris
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20 Sep 2010
Kylie Mason placed this flower
& wrote: deepest sympathy
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11 Aug 2010
Denise Foster placed this flower
& wrote: Rest in Peace with God, Chris
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6 Jun 2010
Gabby placed this flower
& wrote: For a very Brave Man,Chris
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4 Apr 2010
mom placed this flower
& wrote: Easter is not the same without you-Love Ya!
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27 Jan 2010
Kathryn placed this flower
& wrote: I Love You!!
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25 Jan 2010
J.P placed this flower
& wrote: My condolences
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24 Jan 2010
Mary Kanton placed this flower
& wrote: missing you lots,Chris,with all my love,Mom
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14 Aug 2009
Heather placed this flower
& wrote: MISS YOU!!
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7 Aug 2009
Janelle placed this flower
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5 Aug 2009
mom placed this flower
& wrote: thinking of you today with love
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11 Jul 2009
janice placed this flower
& wrote: sadly missed
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5 Jul 2009
Adrianne another grieving mom placed this flower
& wrote: My heart goes out to you and your family
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24 Jun 2009
Maranda Skudlarczyk placed this flower
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Visitor Candles
The following candles have been lit by visitors to the online memorial of
Chris Kanton. We invite you to light your own candle at this
memorial by entering your name below and clicking "Light Candle".
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Kathryn lit this candle on 2 Dec 2012
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Michael & Lisa lit this candle on 6 Aug 2012
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Michael & Lisa lit this candle on 6 Aug 2011
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DK lit this candle on 9 Jun 2011
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Victoria Zamudio lit this candle on 24 Feb 2011
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Geetanjali lit this candle on 23 Feb 2011
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Janelle lit this candle on 21 Feb 2011
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mom lit this candle on 14 Feb 2011
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Omar Garcia lit this candle on 28 Oct 2010
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Station 20 lit this candle on 6 Oct 2010
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Michael & Lisa lit this candle on 6 Aug 2010
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ashleigh brooke lit this candle on 14 Jul 2010
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Brooke Mills lit this candle on 7 Jul 2010
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Nathan lit this candle on 24 Mar 2010
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mahshid lit this candle on 14 Jan 2010
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angela lit this candle on 1 Sep 2009
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Cathy lit this candle on 16 Aug 2009
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Michael & Lisa lit this candle on 7 Aug 2009
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mom lit this candle on 6 Aug 2009
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janice lit this candle on 11 Jul 2009
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EMT/FF 4630 lit this candle on 6 Jul 2009
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Benjamin Jones lit this candle on 22 Apr 2009
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Heather R lit this candle on 17 Feb 2009
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Karen Bolanos lit this candle on 22 Nov 2008
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21th May 2013 flower placed by Jennifer Beckwith 21th May 2013 guestbook signed by Jennifer Beckwith {view} 31th March 2013 flower placed by Mom 25th December 2012 guestbook signed by mary kanton {view} 2th December 2012 flower placed by Kathryn 2th December 2012 candle lit by Kathryn 1th December 2012 flower placed by mom 4th October 2012 guestbook signed by Melanie {view}
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