Obituary of Christopher Yoder

Christopher William Yoder Chris Yoder, 24, of Charlotte, NC, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 12, as a result of a heat stroke while attending a music festival in Tennessee. Chris was born May 27, 1987 in Charlotte, NC. The son of Bill and Alice Yoder, Chris was a 2005 graduate of Myers Park High school where he was captain of the lacrosse team. He attended N.C. State University, graduating in May 2010 with a degree in mechanical engineering. He was employed by Horizon Engineering in Raleigh. Chris was a loyal, dependable friend. Chris was an adventurer who loved the outdoors and enjoyed hiking, climbing, camping, disc golf and ultimate frisbee. He was studious and inquisitive, with a natural gift for building and engineering. Chris sky dived and he blazed a trail through parts of Europe following graduation. Chris loved music and attending outdoor music festivals several times a year. He especially looked forward to attending Bonnaroo every summer. Chris grew up actively involved at Covenant Presbyterian Church, starting with preschool and participating in every youth program the church offered until he left for college. In addition to his parents, Chris is survived by his brother, David, his sister, Lauren, numerous aunts and uncles, his brother-in-law, and one nephew. A memorial service will be held at noon on Thursday, June 16 at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. There will be a reception immediately following the service in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 East Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204 for a building fund to build a house in Chris? honor in Reynosa, Mexico.