Christopher Stewart Maxwell
February 14, 1962 - September 8, 2024
Christopher Stewart Maxwell, of Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at home, after having battled most of his life with epilepsy.
Chris was born on Valentine’s Day in 1962, in Fort Huachuca, Arizona and was raised in El Paso, Texas. There, he met his wife, Sandra, while attending El Paso Community College in 1982. Chris and his wife were married two years later at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, in Utah. Chris loved his wife unconditonally and was proud to have her by his side.
Chris worked at the University of Utah for 29 years. He was a proud Utah Ute, Jazz, Cowboys and UTEP fan of all sporting events, especially basketball. He loved attending basketball games with his daughters and even coached his oldest daughter’s basketball team. Chris always shared how proud he was of his daughters and their accomplishments.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sandra; daughters Agatha and Catherine (Matt); two grandchildren: Isaiah and Evelyn; his mother, Denise; and four siblings: Frederique (David) Olive, Marie (Chris) Lane, John (Nikki), Anthony (Cindy).
He is preceded in death by his father (Donald).
A rosary service will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 from 6 to 8pm at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 1375 Spring Lane, Holladay. A time for visitation and remarks will follow.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 11 AM St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Committal to follow at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a GoFundMe has been set up to help offset the funeral expenses for the family.
In Loving Memory
Dear Denise Dear cousins, grandcousins... You are all in my heart and in your mind despite of the distance. I wish I could be on your side. Anne
Dear Maxwell family members, I am sorry to read of Christopher's death. It is sad news. I wish I could be there for the events at St. Vincent. I was lucky to have shared in so many family milestones. Please consider me present in prayers and thoughts at those important and difficult events. I'm remembering school events and graduations, daily Masses, conversations about bread and chocolate and Mr. Maxwell's funeral. I wish you strength and hope. With affection, Fr. Norman
I will always remember your club house in the backyard. It always makes me chuckle and brings so many more childhood memories front and center in my mind. I will never look at a basketball hoop and not think of you always playing in the driveway. Love you Brother. Say Hi to Pops for me ❤️❤️
My thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a pleasure to have as a friend. I am sorry I couldn't make the service, but my husband had a doctor appointment at the same time.I loved the pictures.
Dear Sandra, I'm so sorry I was unable to attend the funeral for Chris. I was out of town. May God wrap his loving arms around you and your family during this sad time. Shannon Lee
In Loving Memory
