Christopher Ryan Sanderson passed away in Eureka on November 29, 2021, after a small stay in the hospital due to renal organ failure.

Chris was born on December 17, 1983. He grew up in Rio Dell with his family and many friends that eventually became family. He played baseball his whole life and played it very well. He loved camping, hunting and fishing with his brothers and family. He graduated from Fortuna High School in 2002.

Chris lost his way early in life but never once lost his kind soul.

He is preceded in death by his granny, Alsie Isabel Sanderson, and father, Ronald Dwyane Sanderson. He leaves behind his five-year old daughter, Clover, his papa, Darrow Sanderson of Rio Dell, his mother Penny Hall of Fortuna, his sister Gina/Bret Lamb of Washington, his brother Ronald/Meggan Sanderson of Carlotta, Ben/Tiana Sanderson of Rio Dell, Elijah Sanderson of Fortuna, Brandon/Sasha Sanderson of Carlotta, and many of nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins, and so many loving and caring friends that helped him with something to eat, a ride or a couple of bucks though his journey.

A memorial service will be held on his birthday on December 17 at the Rio Dell Fireman’s Hall at 2 p.m. All are welcome. Please come and share your favorite stories of Chris.

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