Chrissie Law-Driver passed away at home surrounded by family and friends. Chrissie was born and raised in La Honda. She loved the beauty of the Coastside, especially the Redwoods. Chrissie attended La Honda Elementary and graduated from Pescadero High School.
Married to Lowell (Champ) Driver III in 1989, they raised two children, Charlene (19) and Travis (18), in Loma Mar and returned home to La Honda in 1999 to be closer to her father. Chrissie worked as a Daycare and Special Ed Aide at La Honda Elementary School up until her diagnosis with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s Disease in April of 2004. Chrissie faced her disease with strength and a positive attitude for four long years. Despite the deterioration of her body and speech, friends are proud to always remember the smile on her face and the sweet tune of her laugh. Everyone will miss her incredible strength. She will continue to live on as the love and inspiration in our hearts.
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Chrissie also leaves behind her mother Carolyn Youtsey, sister Connie Sue Wheale, and Carol (Coco) Law, all of Oregon.
A Celebration of Life is planned for May 10, 2008 from 1-5 p.m. at the La Honda Gardens.
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