Christopher "Chris" A. Bisping
December 18, 1962 - December 19, 2012

"There are way to many favorite memories of my life with Chris. He was very passionate about what he believed in and would defend it to the end...The day I met you was my favorite memory, the day I married you was my favorite memory, the day we renewed our wedding vows in Charleston, SC was my favorite memory so how can I pick one...The day we watched Brandon and April get married was my favorite memory, the days that you held your grand daughter, each one of them for the first time was my favorite memory....Our first kiss in front of the antique store in Oronoko was my favorite memory...So see my love, everything about you is my favorite memory, good or not so good, because I can hold on to my memories of us and no one will take them away from me...And your memories stay alive in my heart and soul...I would give anything to have you sitting with me watching fox news because although I do not watch it anymore, it would be something we did together....Christopher Alan, I love you and I miss you more than you will ever know....Please wait for me because I will meet you in our dreams and also in heaven...."

"Penny I am so sorry.I just read it on the bullitin board.I never go down there except once in a blue moon for my mail. This just saddens me..Oh gosh Penny I hope you are doing ok ,your spirit has got to be broken..Please take care of (YOU) There is nobody more important now.than YOU..."

"Chris, Penny gave me the name of the funeral home and something was stopping me from looking at the obituary. I'm sad. I see your picture and emotions run high. I felt close to you and hated that which stopped you from being the guy you could have been. You were my friend here on earth and pray that you can help me be of use to others in my earthly state. You were smarter than I which sometimes made me jealous. But I realize that can work against you. Peace Chris, you will forever be in my heart."

"Dear Penny, Jean just told me of Chris' death, it is on Lake Square's bulletin board. I am SO sorry for your loss; he was such a dear man, so kind and gentle. I could count on him and the dogs going down the hall of our apartment building so I'd chat with him. Your writings on this site are so heart-felt and loving; your words are so honest and true, Penny. Take care; it sounds like you are surrounded by loving family. I wish you well; this grief journey will be difficult and Chris' love will sustain you. Apt. 131, Diane"

"Hi Penny, I want to tell you how sorry I am to hear of Chris's death, I only knew you a short time at lake square, but enjoyed our visits, I ask God's blessings on you and for your healing over time. Jean #134, down the hall."

" My memory of Christopher begins when I was 8 years old. I remember a beautiful chubby baby boy. I remember very little about his mother. I recall her reading books to my younger sister and me, a long muddy walk on a sunny spring day to see the road construction on State Line Drive and the way she looked when she held Christopher. I remember it as the look of pure happiness. I remember the sadness of the whole family when she passed away. Christopher lived at the farm with those of us still at home. Greta, Eric, Mark, Dee Dee and myself. My memories of Christopher as a baby, toddler and young child are of him happy, laughing and enthusiastic in all he did. As he grew he had a pair of imaginary friends: Fred and Ippel . He would put on his little cowboy hat and head out to play and he would tell you of his adventures with them when he returned. He loved his dog Petetrik and took him with him everywhere he went. He loved to go to school and quickly learned to read. I remember him often sitting on his bed reading books at night, long after he should have been asleep. I remember how "Pa" (Grandpa Martin) would joke with him and how much they would laugh together. I saw him less over the years when I was in college. He continued to be an excellent student, became an Eagle Scout and the older brother to a sister and a brother. Seeing the three of them together was a joy. He loved having them in his life. He would proudly tell you about them often. He graduated from Kasson High school. The next part of my memory is when Christopher came to California. He lived in our home while he worked two jobs...sometimes three. He saved his money, bought a car, eventually moved into an apartment, had a much better job selling electronics and went to college. We shared holidays and fun times while my boys were small. The boys tell about the things that Christopher cooked for them. Things they had never had before: chili mac (Kraft Mac and Cheese with a can of chili mixed in), Ramen noodles or pork and beans mixed with cut up hot dogs, ketchup and mustard. I remember during the time he worked at McDonald's and at Burger King. He would come home, stop at the wash machine to wash his uniform, shower, eat and put on the competitors uniform to head out to the next job. He worked hard not to get the two jobs mixed up and laughed often at how he managed to make it all work. When Marty and Darren were old enough to get their first video game, it was Chris who sold it to them. The Atari's sound of Mario Brothers and the three of them playing away are sweet memories for all of us. After a number of years he packed up his belongings and headed back to Minnesota. In time he married Penny, 'the love of my life' was what he told me. Christopher and I always stayed in touch. We would visit when I was in the area and we would talk every few months but at times every week. I will miss his enthusiasm for a good political discussion, his interest and knowledge of a vast array of subjects which meant we could talk about anything. I will miss his phone calls and the hugs he gave me. But I know he is with his Lord, awaiting his fellow believers. He is getting to know his mother, joking and playing cards with "Pa" (Grandpa Martin) and discussing a good book with Grandma Doris. I know he is at peace. I know he will be deeply missed by his wife Penny and all who loved him. Our deepest sympathy to each of you, Uncle Butch and Aunt Kathy Selma, California "

"I never had the chance to meet you Chris, the wonderful man my dear friend spoke so highly of....I felt as though I knew you, though the many conversations Penny and I shared. You will truly be missed by all who knew and loved you. Rest in Peace dear soul."

"Penny, I am so sorry for your loss, as I know how much Chris meant to you and he was your life. I never seen Chris without a smile, and that also showed me just how much he loved you... I knew it was a true, deep love that was meant to be. I wish your time together on earth was much longer, as you had great plans with each other.... now, as Chris watches over you, and you keep him dearly in heart and in your dreams, you will one day be together again holding hands as you walk together. Chris, I didn't know you well, but I knew you were meant for Penny, and the sparkle you had in your eye for her as you talked of her or looked at her, was unremarkable.... it was true love, a love that was meant to be! I can only wish others had the love the two of you shared. Chris, I know you are pain free now, and will forever be watching over Penny and all your families.... you will never be forgotten, and I thank you for all that you have given my dear friend Penny. Chris, you will never be forgotten!"

"Please in lieu of flowers if you would like to remember Chris, please contact Brandon Gibbs...Thank you all for your kind words about the wonderful man that I know and will always love very deeply...."

"Penny, I am so sorry for your loss. Chris always brightened my day at work, so I know you are missing a wonderful, uplifting person. Chris worked at all of our Tires Plus locations and everyone loved him. He was always smiling. He was fun to be around. I am sorry to hear you won't get more time with him. I hope you stay connected to those around you for comfort. Talking about Chris is the best thing you can do. It will help your pain heal. We will see you this summer to honor Chris's life. "

"I am so sorry for your loss Penny. Billy and I enjoyed meeting Chris when you guys came up to Maine. Chris and I had a few heated discussions over politics which I enjoyed. I wish there was some way to take away your grief. Just always remember the love you shared together. "

"Dear Penny, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. "

"My very dearest Christopher Alan, you took my breath away the first day I met you on August 12th, 2000. You came into my apartment chomping your gum and your hands on your hips. I thought " O.K. this guy is cocky." I thought it was going to be a quick lunch and then we would go our separate ways...Little did I know that it was just beginning of our lives together...August 26th, 2000 will be a day that I will NEVER forget....Who goes to a gun show on the morning of their wedding....WE DO....And you and I still laugh about it....At 1:00 P.M. THAT Saturday afternoon you and I stood in front of the Justice of the Peace at Mayo Field to say our vows....Tammy and Brandon stood so proudly with us....We have traveled most of the United States together with Muttley Tiggerwiggle...We renewed our 5 year vows in Charleston, SC with Brandon and April and Mady and Kelly....The girls are missing Grandpa Chris so much...Brandon and April are holding me together...Everytime I think of you, I know you are already there....My heart is only beating because your's is in side of mine...I had to break the news to Al and he will let all of our friends know....We are going to get together later this summer to celebrate your life....I wish you knew how much you are loved and missed....FOREVER IN MY HEART AND FOREVER IN MY DREAMS....I promise we will meet again in heaven as you owe me another 45 years....We will meet on the swing and hold hands like we promised....LOTS OF LOVE BABY.....I know you are in God's hands and he will not let you fall...."

"The few times I was able to be with Chris we had some wonderful conversations. We had a great deal in common and hit it off right from the start. Distance made a close friendship impossible. I know Chris was a good man, you could tell by the way he treated my Sis. As far as I know he always treated her with nothing but Love and respect, truly the mark of a good man. I wish you had had time to make that move back to Maine, I think we would have become good friends, but God had a different plan. Rest easy Brother."

"WE all miss you Chris! We miss your smile and your wit. IT has been way to long since we played cards and talked. We have all tried to grow up and raise our own family's. Many changes have happen to our self's and our Family's, we have split up and lost mates, had children and grand babies born, and added to families by marriage and relationships. There are so many memories we have shared and loved to talk about, Visiting with family members in their homes and at the farm at MOM AND DADS/ GRANDMA AND GRANDPA BISPING IN IOWA ! Some times we think of you as our little brother rather then the oldest GRANDSON/ NEPHEW . The time you were on the farm with the family was about 40 plus years ago. I can remember when you were born Better then my two younger sisters. YOUR AUNTS> I also remember when your Mother passed which had effected you over your life time trying to understand her death and how it effected you growing up. Now we have to live with the Lord taking you at the young age of 50 years and one day. as the Bibles say you now have no more pain and no more worries. Please enjoy the GOLD BRICK ROADS AND ALL THE FUN THINGS IN HEAVEN. You can now catch up with all your grand parents and Mother. MET my Wife SUE and others from our family's. Please tell the family that MOST OF US WILL BE THERE SOMEDAY TOO. I am looking forward to seeing more of the pictures that will be posted about you and your 50 years on earth. I will try to find some in my files about the farm I have been told others have been converted to digital"

"I wish I could of met Chris as well, Penny. I am so happy you two had the time together that you did. Bless you Penny. I love you."

"Meeting you in Colorado with your beautiful wife and one of my dearest friends... We shared so good laughs over dinner. Then we spent the next 9 months becoming like family. You will be missed by many, and I am glad you are at peace now. "

"So sad for your loss, wish i could have met him. Praying for you at this time "

" Chris, we never got a chance to meet in person, but we had the opportunity to chat several times on the phone. I was really looking forward to meeting you when you and Penny finally got a chance to come to Maine on vacation. I know we would have gotten along great. Thank you for sharing your life with one of my oldest and dearest friends. I am not going to say good bye...just so long for now my friend. Until we meet on Heavens shore, fair winds and following seas. "

"I keep praying that this is just a dream....I even asked the police if they were kidding me....Sad to say they were telling me the truth that you left to go to heaven to be with your mom, grandmother Bisping and grandfather Bisping and I am so sure as I am sitting here you and Melissa are having some good conversations....I have not let you leave my mind even for one moment....It is Christmas eve and we are going to Mike and Lana's..We will be able to talk about you and they know you so it will be nice....My heart is in your heart in heaven, and your heart is in my heart here on earth....My Desperado, you can stop riding fences now...You are at peace....Love you so completely and deeply....Your redheaded Maine witch...."