1953 – 2022
Christina (Chris) Harris (Sabiston) (aged 68 yrs.) passed away January 13 at the Salmon Arm, B.C. general hospital after a brave and courageous battle against cancer.
Chris is survived by her loving husband Tom, two sons John (Becky) Brooke and Brent (Danielle) Auria, also siblings Kathy (Wes), Nancy (Steve), Mike (Deb) and numerous nephews, nieces and their children and many other relatives and friends she knew during her life.
Married in Vancouver in 1974 Chris moved to Valleyview, Alberta to be with RCMP husband Tom. Later after their sons were born, they lived in Killam, Morinville and St. Albert, Alberta.
In the first few years of marriage Chris worked as a motel manager, medical receptionist, and bookkeeper. After moving to the Edmonton area Chris earned two accounting designations (CMA and CGA) and used those learned skills to help numerous companies and clients with their accounting needs. Chris loved being an accountant.
In 2009 after husband Tom had retired Chris semi retired and they moved back to BC. (Blind Bay)
Chris and Tom loved to travel and over the years travelled to many exotic locations in the world. On a few occasions they even traveled with friends and relatives and had many exciting fun-filled vacations.
An extended obituary (including life since Edmonton) and condolence messages can be made/viewed on the Salmon Arm Funeral home website at www.fischersfuneralservices.com
Chris’s wishes were for cremation, no service, no flowers or cards but instead should you wish donations to the Turtle Valley Donkey refuge would be appreciated.
Fischer's Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd.
