Christopher John William Banach, born to John and Heidi (Sanchez) Banach on March 25, 1989, died on Jan. 5, 2008.
Chris resided in Stanwood, Wash. with his dad for the past 10 years. He was a senior at Stanwood High School, and had arranged to enter the Job Corps.
Chris enjoyed sport and dirt bikes, and loved spending time with his family and friends.
He leaves his parents, John and Heidi; siblings, Nicole, Shawn and Jason; niece, Jaelyn; grandparents, Mary and Richard Banach, Hector and Margaret Sanchez; and many, many friends.
A public memorial service was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at the Stanwood High School, Stanwood, Wash.
Memorial contributions may be given to the family for his headstone memorial; John Banach 26426 Box Hill Dr South, Stanwood, WA 98292.
Services and arrangements are under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood, Wash.