Obituary of Christopher Frakes
Christopher Michael Frakes
"Chris"
January 24th, 1971 ~ November 9th, 2022
Chris was born 51 years ago in Vancouver, Washington to Dianna Marie Knuth and Jacque August Ward. He lived in the Portland, Oregon area most of his life.
Chris spent most of his working life in the restaurant business including managing the Honey Baked Ham restaurant in Lloyd Center.
Chris is survived by his children: Madeline Melissa, Emily Morgan and Brayden Christopher Frakes. He had one grandchild, GraceLynn Buffy. He is also survived by his older sister Melissa Anne Camille Frakes and her children, Robert Christopher, Dianna Nikolle and Ysabella Audrey Iris Singleton.
He is also survived by his uncle Hans Knuth and aunt Diane Smith, His aunt Nonie and uncle Jay Ungard, his aunt Margie and uncle Donnie Sharp, his aunt Mary and uncle Rick Riggs. He is also survived by many cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother Dianna Knuth, his beloved grandparents' Hans and Margie Knuth, his uncles' Boo and Ronnie Knuth, his aunt Birdie and uncle Bill Adams and his second cousin Jason Musick.
Chris loved to sing karaoke, loved music and cars (especially his BMW) and loved the band "Tool."
Chris' Memorial gathering will be Saturday, January 7th, 2023 from 12 Noon to 3 PM in the 3rd floor Hospitality Room at the Panor 360 Condominiums at 950 Evergreen Road in Woodburn, OR 97071.
A light lunch is going to be served following the Eulogy. Please RSVP by calling or texting Don at 503-820-8511 or by emailing Margie at m-sharp@comcast.net You can also contact Don or Margie for more information.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, (MHAAO), 411 NE 19th Ave, Portland, OR 97232, www.mhaoforegon.org
Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center, Tualatin, OR.
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