Sadly, Chris passed on January 2, 2026

UPDATE COMING SOON ~ the story below was posted on 12/31/2025 ~ Chris' Birthday.

When tragedy hits and you're not prepared ~ you look toward Angels to help get you back on the Path to Light. STRESS is mainly the cause of his illness and I, Rachel, his wife, now have to overcome several obstacles while he rests from being in the hospital for the entire month of December 2025.

It was the scariest thing he had ever experienced!

My husband, 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".

An ambulance ride 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 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, my husband (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. He had several projects in the works, thus he has financial obligations. The main debt is to his attorney who has been representing him fighting the evil mortgage company - who has been trying to steal his home [which he was the Designer, Builder and Master Carpenter of) - for over 3 years. [He, his children and wife will be HOMELESS during the Winter months unless this debt is resolved.] The conclusion or "home stretch" is in sight, but the attorney WILL WITHDRAW if "payment is not brought current".

Also, 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 special .org was underway and specifically aimed to Help the Homeless. He was passionate about many causes - now add Cancer Research (specifically Melanoma) to that list.

Here is a brief breakdown of what your kind donation 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.

You will be helping 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

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

~Thank you for your support