Renaissance Man ~ Father of Two Boys loses his sudden and brief battle with Skin Cancer.

He left behind an extraordinary home that he raised 2 boys in and DESIGNED AND BUILT WITH HIS OWN TWO HANDS! Unfortunately the property he invested time and money into is being attacked and now his family must find relief to end the nightmare!

So, this gofundme is to help the FAMILY as they face an uncertain future and to help THEM win the battle against these entities trying to steal the family home.

Time is ticking to find an attorney for the Plaintiffs' side and since the medical and funeral costs have actually drained the bank accounts, your assistance is crucial.

Chris was beloved by friends and family. A few of his friends flew in from out of town to say their final goodbyes. Every person was inspired by Chris and shared many stories of hiking, treasure hunting adventures, going to (Quest Field, Century Link, and now) Lumen Field to see the Seahawks play, and sharing Thanksgiving, 4th of July and holiday gatherings over the years.

Please consider a kind donation to help the family right now. Any amount is greatly appreciated. We must stick together.

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On Sunday, February 8, 2026

THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS WON SUPERBOWL XL!!!

WOW - If Chris Von S could have held on for 36 more days he would have witnessed the World Championship WIN. Moreover, next season, he may have seen the reality of his tribute to the Hawks, tribute to the 12's, the one and only TRUE Rock Anthem - "ALL IN" being played as the "returning to the field" song come Football Season 2026!

[Note: To the potential new owner of the Hawks, if you are reading this, you can make this Extraordinary Seahawks Fan dream come true posthumously] ** GO HAWKS **

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Chris' Story (below) was posted on his Birthday 12/31/2025:

In Autumn 2025, Chris Von S, suddenly became very ill ~ his body was quivering, "like the right side of his body was in a car accident, rolling over and over - pulsing with an electrical charge".

[We are talking about a guy who was a former body builder, had been healthy and Christian-minded his entire life; never did drugs, nor nicotine; hiked & summited mountain peaks 12,000 ft + (including Mt. Whitney in June 2013); made incredible meals with olive oil, garlic, fresh vegetables, salmon, etc.]

An ambulance ride to PeaceHealth St. John's Medical Center and several CT scans later, a metastatic tumor was discovered in his brain. Although he underwent 10 rounds of radiation therapy and the source of the tumor was (finally) removed, the cancer continued to grow.

The day after Thanksgiving, he suffered another "event" - this time transferring to (2nd ambulance ride) SW Peacehealth Medical Center in Vancouver, WA. After a 5 day stay, the decision to move him (3rd ambulance ride) to Oregon Health Science University to have craniotomy surgery was made by the neurosurgery team.

2 weeks later, plans were made to continue radiation, then eventually immunotherapy for what was diagnosed as MELANOMA. Those plans were met by complications and unforeseen medical delays. Now, Chris (4th and final ambulance ride) is in hospice care.

But, who is going to continue the work and projects he had started? His family was depending on him. Chris Von S, was working on a couple of music inspired projects ~ Guitar God TV Show and The Seattle Seahawks Rock Anthem "All In". [He is a virtuoso guitar player, songwriter & Seahawks fan!]

[Not to mention a 501(c)(3) .org was planned - specifically aimed to Help the Homeless. ]

Here is a brief breakdown of what your kind donation, no matter the amount, will accomplish:

Your love, support, kindness and generosity will always be appreciated and remembered. I pray you never, ever have to go through this devastating, heart-breaking disease.

Please help us triumph over Evil !!!

Chris enjoying his favorite hot caffeinated beverage in Cody, WY

A special "thank you" to Chris' family that have supported him unconditionally ~ Rachel, Bruce, Terry S., Chris & Mickey, sons ~ Conrad and Caleb; and Chris' friends that have stood by him, through thick and thin - Melissa & Terry, Mary Ann, Steve & Jorge, Todd, Lily, Fred, Nick, Steve H., et al.

Chris' Birthday is December 31st

Chris with his 2 boys - Lassen Volcanic National Park

Special Note: Here are a few lines from Chris' song "Miracles"

Touch the air

See the wind

You can’t

Because it’s only faith

That makes it real

Like time or clouds

That turn to rain

Look and believe

Ignore all the fools

Miracles are free

The miracle is you

~Please continue to keep Chris' loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.

~Thank you to all the 12's that love "ALL IN" and know exactly what the Game Day experience is like (especially here in Washington State!)

Get to know the Renaissance Man (his biography):

https://www.von-s.com

Photos on the main page are: