Written by: Angela Hauer (Sister)

Why the world is missing out so badly with her gone…Christine was an incredibly vivacious, full of energy, love, beauty, tenacity and a compassionate beautiful person who gave it her all in every aspect of her life. She was a person that truly impacted so so many lives! Chrissy was the anchor of our family as she always brought energy that naturally lifted the energy of those around her. She was full of life with a willing heart always to help and care for those in need. She was selfless and loved her family & friends to the core. Her loyalty toward being there for anyone who needed her wisdom, guidance or playful self was a priority in her life. She loved deeply and made sure those in her life felt her love beyond measure.

She was strong and courageous and always willing to be a voice never fearing to advocate for what was right as she had nerves of steel and was willing to battle and stand up for her beliefs and values. Being a person of integrity ran through every aspect of Chrissy’s life.

It is a rarity to have people in your life that are very conscientious in ensuring that you feel important and valued. Chrissy had a gift through her genuine care and amazing personality to always make you feel like the most important person in the world when you were with her. She had that smile that lit up a room the way that light chases away darkness. You could just feel peace and joy whenever she was around. Of course, there was that side of if you wronged her or someone she loves that would unleash her fury 😊, but that was purely because of her incredible protective instinct to protect those she loved.

There isn’t a day that goes by where Chrissy’s presence isn’t missed, she impacted lives in big ways and was a warrior, protector, care giver, leader, mentor and inspiration to so many. We especially think of the young lives she impacted through her work at Bar None and know that she gave them her all out of deep love and desire for those troubled kids to move toward a better life. She believed in them all and led them with a very big heart advocating on their behalf above and beyond the call of her duties. Again, she loved and instilled hope in so many. 

To those who knew her and loved her, we will always know and carry the pain of Chrissy being taken from us at such a young age. We know the best of the best in Chrissy is now our angel in heaven. We do our best to keep our peace knowing how blessed we were to have her here for those short 28 years. 

Never run faster than your angel can fly! We wish our angel Chrissy was here with us because the world needs her more than ever, and yet we know that she is watching over us wanting us to smile big like she always did. We miss her deeply and hold on dearly to the amazing memories. In honor of Chrissy…love deeply, smile big, take chances and drink green beer on St. Patrick’s Day her favorite holiday!

Christine Marie Flaherty

4/28/1983 - 6/25/2011