Obituary: Christopher Richard Gray

Christopher Richard Gray Called Home for a Final Mission Christopher Richard Gray was called to his final mission on Saturday April 23, 2005. Chris was born February 15, 1978, to Richard (Dick) and Jodi Gray in Salt Lake City, Utah. Chris was raised in Fort Union, Utah and then later moved to Cedar Hills. Shortly after that he moved to Orem. He attended Utah Valley State College and worked for Lowes until his illness in November when he then moved back home with his family. Chris was active in the LDS church. He earned his Eagle Scout award, Duty to God award and was a 4-year seminary graduate student. He graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1996. Chris faithfully served a mission in 1997-1999 in the Texas Houston South Mission. Chris always had a smile on his face and loved life. He truly was a man without guile. The purpose of Chris's life was on how we responded to him and not that he was being tested. Chris is survived by his parents, sisters, Amber Howard (John) and Brooklynn Wilson (Pete) and nephew, Dagan Howard; grandparents, Vaughn Fairbanks, Viola and Clair Clayton and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Chris is preceded in death by his grandparents Don and Helen Gray. The viewing will be held on Thurs. April 28, 2005 from 6-8 p.m. at the Chesterfield Chapel, 9737 N. Chesterfield Dr. in Cedar Hills. The Funeral will be held on Fri., April 29, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Cedar Hills Stake Center, 3950 W. Cedar Hills Dr. A viewing will be one hour prior to the funeral from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Interment Pleasant Grove Cemetery. The Family wishes to thank Dr. Brian Tudor and his staff at the Central Utah Clinic and the Medical staff on 4 West at the Utah Valley Hospital. The trial of his cancer treatment was made a little easier through your love and compassion. Chris we love you. The monument you built truly was a symbol of your life. Funeral Directors, Memorial Mortuary, 5850 South 900 East. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Friends of Chris at any Wells Fargo Bank in Christopher Gray's name.