January 15, 1972 - January 26, 2024
In Loving Memory ~
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing from this life of our dear son, brother, nephew, cousin and honorary uncle Kris. He left his earthly home at 5:25 pm Mountain time on January 26th, 2024 in Cottonwood, Arizona.
We were overwhelmed by the care and treatment he received from the team at Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood. Their professionalism, compassion, and caring for him was unequaled.
Kris was born January 15th, 1972 in Prince Rupert BC to Bart and Sheila Bjarnason. His family moved to Campbell River later that year and he grew up and attended high school there. He went on to further education at UBC and graduated with a Forestry degree in November of 1998. He earned his Professional Forester Certificate in December of 2000 while living in Fort St. James.
In July 2012 Kris was awarded a Certificate in Project Management from the Sauder Business School at UBC and was a Professional Project Manager (PMP) from July of 2013. During his life he made many enduring friendships with a lot of very good people. Kris had a thirst for knowledge and adventure, he traveled many countries in this world with his friends and family. Most recently he travelled to South Africa for an African Safari.
Kris is survived by his mother Sheila, father Bart and his sister Jennifer. He is also survived by his grandmother Margie Blandford of Powell River, BC and aunts, uncles, cousins and wonderful friends too numerous to mention.