Christine Beatrice Saunders-Hyde

Christine Beatrice Saunders-Hyde

June 18, 1950 - August 11, 2020
San Clemente California

Christine Beatrice Saunders-Hyde

June 18, 1950 - August 11, 2020
San Clemente California

Obituary

Known by most of her family and friends as Chrissy and had just turned 70 on June 18th. She and her husband John have been married for 44 years and have lived in San Clemente California since September 1990.

Chrissy passed away Tuesday, August 11 2020 at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo California from complications of pneumonia and cancer. Her husband John and Uncle Jim Chapman spent all day Tuesday at her bedside.

Chrissy was born in Wanstead England to Douglas Arthur Chapman and Daphne Barbara (Mott) Chapman.  Chrissy attended school in Wanstead and Chingford England. She started work at 16 in one of London’s big department store’s Debenhams and Freebody. Before retiring she spent last 25 years of her working life with one company Ringler Associates on customer service.   Chrissy and John met in the US and were married in the home of wonderful friends Ryan and Peggy Falconer in Torrance California on December 4th 1975.

Chrissy and John returned to England almost every year to visit family and friends, as well as attend the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Chrissy enjoyed watching Moto GP, Formula One and many kinds of Motorsport with John.

Chrissy enjoyed searching for vintage purses while in England and during many of their travels around the US, which she displayed proudly around their home. Her other prized collection were Wee Forest Folks.

Chrissy had a beautiful smile and a wonderful sense of humor and an absolute joy for life.

Chrissy is survived by her husband John, her brother Douglas Allen Chapman and his wife Sheila and nephews Geoffrey and John who live in England, and Uncle Jim and Aunt Debbie Chapman who reside in the lovely state of Montana.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Honor of Christine with the Cancer Foundation of your choice.

 

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21 responses to Christine Beatrice Saunders-Hyde

  1. Rosie Bibby says:

    Rest in peace Chrissy xx
    With love from Rosie David and family. Exeter Devon

  2. Truly lost for words such a tragic loss,heart felt sympathies to all.

  3. For the many laughs in the past with my brother and Chris, through this time of deep sadness let’s remember all the happy times. Rest in peace Chris.X. Love Dennis & Steph and Family XX

  4. Dennis & Stephanie Saunders-Hyde

    Thanks for the many Laughs in the past with my brother & Chris. Through this time of deep sadness let’s remember all the happy times. Rest in peace dear Chris. Love Dennis, Steph & family XX

  5. Such a great loss to the world. Thank you for all the laughs and for all the lovely things you have done for me and my family over the years.
    I shall greatly miss our yearly get together, when you came to visit little old England. Sending you lots of love in the clouds.
    Always in my thoughts.
    All our love, Kirstin, Lee, Sebastien and Mia-Rose.

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