Christopher (Chris) Wayne Stocker
January 21, 1987 – April 29, 2024
Christopher -meaning- Christ’s Child, taught us all the truest meaning of love, empathy, patience, and understanding. Chris entered this world with his surprises then took off to prove to doctors and the world that he would live life on his terms and to the best of his abilities. Chris passed away suddenly the evening of April 29.
Chris was the third blessing born to Garry and Joan Stocker. Chris so loved his family with all his heart. He cherished his older brothers Garry and Mike, and relished the quality time spent hanging out with them. He also loved their wives just like they were his own sisters.
Chris had a very special bond with his Grandma Stocker who stayed with the boys while Mom and Dad worked. They spent many hours a day reading, singing, or watching TV. Grandma was a calming soul for Chris.
Chris also had a special bond with his only nephew Michael who was born in 2016. They were so happy to watch cartoons or read together. In later years Michael liked helping his Uncle Chris open gifts during Christmas and birthdays. When Mom picked Chris up for family events his first question was if Michael was coming to the event.
Chris attended school in Helena where he excelled in reading and math at a young age. Chris had an amazing memory for dates and promises. In high school Chris was so loud when excited that if his classmates in other rooms didn’t hear him at school, they would show up at Mom’s work to check on him. Chris graduated from Helena High School in 2005.
A short time after high school Chris took residency at WestMont Townsend House in Helena. Chris worked at WestMont Vastt Program. Chris and his family were blessed with many earthly angels through WestMont, from his first day to his last. Every day Chris was surrounded by their love. We as a family cannot thank Townsend House and WestMont enough for their love , incredible caring, and understanding.
Chris was known for his love of certain foods (in his words) babaq, hamburber, fries, Jelmo, nanas, pizza pawdies, pummkin pie, and poke and beans. Chris loved car rides so he could direct the driver right, left, straight, or tune awound. He gave the biggest hugs and kisses and was a gentle soul.
Chris was preceded in death by his grandparents Roland and Dorothy Stewart, and Garry and Carolyn Stocker.
Chris is survived by his parents Garry and Joan Stocker, brothers Garry (Carolynn) Stocker, Mike (Kelly) Stocker, nephew Michael, all of Helena, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Please join the family for a Celebration of Chris’s life will be held on Saturday, August 10, from Noon to 5:00 PM in the Picnic Shelter at the Lewis & Clark Fairgrounds.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
Noon to 5:00 PM
Saturday August 10, 2024
Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds, Picnic Shelter
98 W Custer Ave
Helena, MT
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
Noon to 5:00 PM
Saturday August 10, 2024
Lewis and Clark Fairgrounds, Picnic Shelter
98 W Custer Ave
Helena, MT
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Michelle Anderson says
Garry and Joan, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Michelle and Anderson family
Cassie Haag says
Chris was such a light to my world 🙂 no matter what mood I was in as soon as I seen him he made me smile. My heart is broken that he was taking away from us this soon.
Prayers to the Stocker Family and everyone that loves Chris.
Cindy says
Joan and Garry, it is easy to see that he was very well loved. Keeping you in heart and prayer, and may God surround you in his amazing comfort and mercy.
Christina Hay says
Joan and Garry, I’m so sorry for the loss of your Christopher. He had the most vibrant spirit and will be missed by all of us forever. I feel immensely grateful to have met him. I am here for you any time you want or need a friend. I love you so much. Your son’s love and passion will continue giving inspiration to those who cherished him, aiding them to live their lives with significance and joy. I enjoyed being with him and taking him for walks weather permitting, I feel immensely grateful for meeting Christopher and getting to know him, my heart breaks for everyone in the family, you are in our prayers.
Christina Hay says
Joan and Garry, I’m so sorry for the loss of your Christopher.
He had the most vibrant spirit and will be missed by all of us
forever. I feel immensely grateful to have met him. I am here
for you any time you want or need a friend. I love you so
much. Your son’s love and passion will continue giving
inspiration to those who cherished him, aiding them to live
their lives with significance and joy. I enjoyed being with him
and taking him for walks weather permitting, |feel immensely
grateful for meeting Christopher and getting to know him, my
heart breaks for everyone in the family, you are in our prayers
Darold and Lorrie says
Joan and Garry. We had many great rides with Christopher navigating while singing. Then picking up Grandma Stocker and making a run through the McDonald’s drive thru for hamburber and Fench fries before heading back to your house. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was one of our favorite people
Christina Hay says
Joan and Garry, I’m so sorry for the loss of your son Christopher. He had the most vibrant spirit and will be missed by all of us forever. I feel immensely grateful to have met him. I am here for you any time you want or need a friend. I love you so much. Your son’s love and passion will continue giving
inspiration to those who cherished him, aiding them to live
their lives with significance and joy. I enjoyed being with him
and taking him for walks weather permitting, |feel immensely
grateful for meeting Christopher and getting to know him, my
heart breaks for everyone in the family, you are in our prayers
Lorie Smith says
Chris, you were a gentle soul, who taught all of us compassion, understanding and love. My favorite memory of you is when Grandma Stocker would sit on the couch, and you on the floor rubbing her leg as she read to you. The room could have 30 people in it, which could be overwhelming to you, but a book and Grandma would make the whole world right. Love at its best.
I loved your kisses to your Momma. They were loud and heartfelt and wonderful. You never failed to let us know when you were happy.
We know the Lord has received his angel back and we miss you terribly. Lord, I pray you have “hamburbers and pok and beans” in heaven.
Harold owens says
Hey Gary and Joan I am very sorry to hear about your special son he was a very sweet man I really appreciate you letting me know him and his disability and I know what it’s like to loose someone very special and close i am very grateful for meeting him and sharing his life with me he was a very smart person and once again thank you from the bottom of my heart for letting me know your special son my the father above be with you and your whole family I will always remember you and Chris god be with you in this time of very difficult times
Roxianne Verworn says
Joan and Garry it’s hard to put into words what to say when a child is taken from us. You were blessed to have his gentle soul in your lives and he was so fortunate to be born to such a loving family. Chris will always be with you now and until you see him again. God is holding all of you in his grace. Time heals, memories are with us forever. My sincere condolences and love.
Jill Cook says
Chris was more than a joy to work with in the Helena schools!!!🙌♥️🙌 I spent many days enjoying him and his gentle spirit ♥️If he needed a behavior reminder all I had to say was “Do you really want me to pick your lunch?” Chris knew that would be salad and he certainly didn’t enjoy greens! I loved every day with Chris and his supportive family ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Arlene Flynn says
Dear Joan & Garry, I was saddened to just learn that Chris passed away in April. I worked at West Mont for almost 14 years, retiring in January 2022. Some of my favorite memories of Chris were visiting him & others at Townsend House for many years as Mrs. Claus with ‘Santa’ Greg Pace during the holidays. Even after retiring we’ve continued to do this. His enthusiastic response and smile would light up the room. I will miss him this year. The Townsend House visit will just not be the same. My deepest condolences to you & your family.
Kathleen Callahan says
Dear Garry and Joan, my name is Kathleen Callahan. I was a classmate of Chris’s from Helena high. I am sorry to hear about Chris’s death. We graduated together from High school 19 years ago. If you need to talk here is my number (406)465-8827. I will be there for you if you need to talk. Kathleen Callahan class of 2005