Christine DWIGHT Obituary

Age 65, of Saint Paul, MN passed away peacefully at her home on December 30, 2015. After a high-spirited six year battle with breast cancer, she spent her final days surrounded by an outpouring of love from her family and friends. Born to and preceded by Duncan and Barbara (Beatty) Dwight on November 3, 1950. She is survived by her children Sarah (Damond) Dampier, Adam (Julie) Hunkins, Nathan (Lindsay) Hunkins, grandchildren Karina (7), Carson (5), Mackenzie (2) and her brothers Tony and John (Rachel) Dwight. Chris grew up in Summit, NJ and spent summers sailing, exploring, and swimming the beautiful waters of the Long Island Sound. She moved to Minnesota to attend Hamline University, where she graduated in 1972 with a Bachelor's degree in Art History. For more than 25 years, she coordinated health research studies at the University of Minnesota. Chris passionately sought opportunities to learn and contribute to the world around her, serving as a medical volunteer in Jamaica, camping and dog sledding in Northern Minnesota, traveling to Thailand, and sailing the beautiful waters of Lake Superior. Perhaps one of her most recent pleasures was over-indulging her 3 grandchildren whereby earning the nickname "grandma green light." She dedicated her life to being of service and did so in many ways such as serving as a volunteer and mentor to a local Al-Anon chapter, and joyfully participating in a community singing group called the JFFs (Just For Fun Singers). Those who knew her were lucky to enjoy her wisdom, love and support. She will be remembered as a loving, devoted mother, beloved grandmother and a cherished friend. Thank you to oncologist Dr. Barbara Bowers who treated Chris as a person as well as a patient. To honor Chris's desire to be remembered by her grandchildren, friends are encouraged to send stories about Chris to chrisdwightstories @gmail.com in lieu of flowers. Memorial services will be held Friday, January 8, 2016 at 11:00 am at Hamline Church, 1514 Englewood Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104.