Oberg, Christopher Zachary

Our precious Christopher Zachary Oberg was born Sept. 4, 1989
in Mesa, AZ and died in a tragic accident March 6, 2010 at age
20. He was a freshman at Arizona State University studying
physics and hoped to be a scientist one day. Private First Class
Christopher Zachary Oberg joined the Arizona Army National
Guard Oct. 2008 and was a Distinguished Honor Graduate from
Advanced Individual Training. Chris was a Supply Specialist to
HHC 1st Battalion 158th IN, in Mesa Arizona. Chris was raised
in Gilbert and lived several years on the beach in Mexico.
Chris was the bright blue-eyed baby of the family with a
beaming smile and soft blond hair. Our little "Zachy" was sweet
spirited, witty, funny, so full of love and full of life. Chris was
highly spiritual and a brilliant mind. He was a gifted writer,
philosopher and loved science experiments. Chris was the
definition of a loyal friend. He loved his family and always
showered us with hugs and "I love you". Chris loved music,
playing the drums, making movies, snowboarding, camping and
the outdoors. He loved animals. He adored his nieces and
nephews and enjoyed being their "Uncle Zach". Chris loved
hugs and cuddles. He was the most caring, loving and
generous spirit. Chris is survived by his mother, Yvonne
Crewse; his father, Douglas Oberg; his step-mother, Shelly
Oberg; his grandmothers, Paulina Crewse and Isabel Oberg; his
sisters, Leeanne Sampson, Hanna (Marc) Hinze and Erin Lowe;
his best friend and brother, Ted Oberg; his step-brother, Scott
Young; step-sister, Debra Young; his nieces, Emily Sampson,
Ashley Sampson and Lia Hinze; his nephews, Andrew Sampson,
James Hinze and Ryan Hinze; 7 aunts and uncles; 7 cousins
and many dear friends. Chris was preceded in death by his
grandfathers, Otho Crewse and Theodore Oberg. A viewing will
be held from 6 - 9 pm, Friday, March 12, 2010 at Tempe
Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Ave. in Tempe. A Celebration of Life
will be held at 9:30 am, Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Tempe
Mortuary. Christopher Zachary Oberg will be laid to rest at the
Ajo Cemetery Saturday 1:30 pm following the service. We'll
love you forever. We'll like you for always. As long as we're
living, our baby you'll be.

Published in The Arizona Republic on March 10, 2010