Christopher William Davis

Christopher William Davis, age 41, of Chagrin Falls, OH, formerly of State College, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on December 10, 2017.  Chris was born on December 19, 1975 in Westmoreland County, PA.  After spending his early years in Syracuse, NY, his family moved to State College, PA, thus sparking his life-long passion for all things Penn State. Chris attended Penn State University where he graduated in 1998.  Upon graduation, Chris married the love of his life, Suzanne Patterson, in State College, PA.  Chris and Suzanne moved to New Jersey shortly afterward where he pursued a career as a golf course superintendent.  Despite living several hundred miles from Penn State’s campus, Chris and Suzanne frequently returned to support both the football and wrestling teams as season ticket holders.  In 2003, after heeding a new call, Chris graduated from The College of New Jersey with his Master’s degree in Education.  He taught at the elementary level in South Brunswick, NJ, until the birth of his first child, William.  At that point, Chris became a stay-at-home father and dedicated himself to raising their children.  He and Suzanne moved to Chagrin Falls, Ohio, shortly after the birth of their daughter Adeline in 2012.  Despite being surrounded by countless rival Ohio State fans, Chris grew to love his home in Chagrin Falls. Chris was a kind, generous, and passionate man.  He was a loving husband, father, brother, son, and friend.  Chris poured himself into his family and friends, always giving, never taking.  He was a man of diverse passions and interests including wine collecting, American History, cooking, traveling, music, golfing, cycling, and all things Penn State sports.  Chris did nothing small and when he was engaged with something, he was “all in.” His energy was infectious and inspirational.  Even during Chris’ most trying times battling cancer, his spirit and courage never waned.  Throughout his illness, he simply refused to be anything but upbeat, positive, and loving. Chris’ absence leaves a significant hole in the lives of many, but his memory and spirit will live on within the countless lives that he touched. Chris is survived by his true love, best friend, and wife Suzanne, and his children William and Adeline of Chagrin Falls, OH, as well as his mother and father , Marcia and Sam Davis (Pinehurst, North Carolina) and his sister, Jennifer Davis (Durham, North  Carolina) and his in–laws: Nancy and Len Rockey, Gretchen, Mark and Graham Fetterolf, Chad, Marcie, Emma and Sydnee Rockey (all from State College, PA) and Becky, Andy, Samantha and Henry Smith (Lancaster, PA), and countless relatives and friends who were blessed enough to be touched by Chris’ life. Friends and family are welcome to celebrate Chris’ life at The United Methodist Church, 20 S Franklin St, Chagrin Falls, on Friday night from 5pm to 8pm and Saturday 12pm to 1pm.  The Service will be held at the church Saturday at 1 pm with a reception immediately following at Canterbury Golf Club, 22000 S Woodland Rd, Beachwood. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Chris’ name to The Gathering Place, which will continue to be a significant support system for the family. Donations can be mailed or donated directly online (23300 Commerce Park, Beachwood, OH 44122, www.touchedbycancer.org).  We can all honor Chris in the best possible way by following his lead and going “all in.”  Live your life and love all of the people in it with your full heart every single day – and always do so with a smile. Arrangements by Stroud-Lawrence Funeral Home Chagrin Falls, OH.

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