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“i miss you every day i will always love you
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1 of 12 | Posted by: lv
“Daddy, I miss you!
Love you forever!
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2 of 12 | Posted by: Bailey - JOHNSTON, IA - daughter
“I didn't know Chris for long, but he made quite an impression. Very strong and brave.
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3 of 12 | Posted by: Brent Cook - Cedar Rapids, IA
“Lynn, Bailey, Brooke, and Cole,
Please know you are all in our prayers and thoughts everyday!! I think of you all the time and wish I could take all...Read More »
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4 of 12 | Posted by: Deanette McGill and family
“Chris, you were my second dad. I miss you so much. I gave you my S.S., I agreed that you could deduct me from your taxes, and I got all of the garage...Read More »
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5 of 12 | Posted by: Lauren Stensrud - Johnston, IA
“Kim - I'm so sorry to hear of your brothers passing. I'm thinking of you. Kim
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6 of 12 | Posted by: Kim (Blaze) Harding - Des Moines, IA
“Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Chris was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed!
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7 of 12 | Posted by: Jeanette and Janie Consolver
“While many years have gone by, I went to Elementary and High School with Chris and am saddened by the news. My prayers and thoughts are with his...Read More »
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8 of 12 | Posted by: Anne (Wieskamp) Berg - Van Meter, IA
“While it has been many years since we attended school together, I still carry a life lesson from Chris. My heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the...Read More »
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9 of 12 | Posted by: Melody Krogman Schweitzer
“So sorry to hear about Chris. My condolences to his family during this difficult time. As a long time customer, I know he will truely be missed by...Read More »
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10 of 12 | Posted by: Michelle & Ron Gould - Carlisle, IA
“I am so sorry to hear about Chris. I got to talk to him a couple years ago when I was working at the bank in Winterset and he was still the same,...Read More »
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11 of 12 | Posted by: Leslie Allen Rodrigues - Lincoln, NE
“Chris was a good man. I regret that I did not get to know him better than I did. But what I can be thankful for is that I did get to meet him. He was...Read More »
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12 of 12 | Posted by: Brian Leonard
Christopher Lynn Vidmar, 46, of Johnston, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2009 at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN after a strong fight against leukemia. Chris was born to Leonard and Dixie Vidmar on February 15, 1963 in Des Moines. He graduated from Dowling High School in 1981. Chris married the love of his life, Lynn Granger on May 29, 1983. Together they had three beautiful children, Bailey, Brooke and Cole who Chris adored. His family was his life. Chris managed John's Auto Sales and had many friends in the car business. He had previously worked for Hy-Vee for 15 years. He shared the passion of hunting with his son, father and his dogs. Chris loved to be out on the golf course and was an avid KC Chiefs fan and enjoyed all sports. He never missed an event in which his children were participating. Chris is survived by his wife, Lynn; children, Bailey, Brooke and Cole; parents, Leonard and Dixie Vidmar; father and mother-in-law, John and Celayne Huot; sisters, Lisa (Jim) Williams and Kim (Paul) Walker; nephews, Cody Kauzlarich, Taylor Walker, Logan and Landon Williams; brothers-in-law, Jon and Jason Huot. You may visit Chris at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3601 66th St. in Urbandale from 3 to 6 pm on Sunday, November 22, 2009 with a Rosary held at 5:30 pm or greet the family at 9 am, Monday, November 23rd at St. Pius X Catholic Church, the mass will follow at 10:30 am. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. "Click here to view memorial folder" ARRANGEMENTS BY ILES FUNERAL HOMES ~ WESTOVER CHAPEL.
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