Kris Curtis Obituary (1955 - 2017)

Kris M. Curtis, 62, of John Day passed away December 16, 2017 at St. Luke's Medical Center, in Boise, ID. Kris Curtis was born May 23, 1955 in Prairie City, Oregon. He was raised in Canyon City by his parents, Arney and Glenna Curtis. He attended Grant Union High School where he graduated in 1974. Kris began working for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) in 1975. He served 33 years before his retirement in December, 2007. While working for ODOT, his priority was making sure the roads were safe for traveler's, especially in the winter conditions, as he loved plowing snow. He married Jan Curtis, the love of his life, March 22, 1997 in Ontario, Oregon. Kris loved to golf with a few of his very close friends, camp with his family, play guitar, and call to "shoot the shit." He was a best friend to many without even knowing it. Kris was an excellent husband, father, and grandfather. He loved to laugh and tell jokes. He was adored by his grandchildren and took them on many summer camping trips to Prineville Reservoir. Kris was a member of the B.P.O.E #1824 for 27 years and the John Day Golf Club. He was preceded in death by Ruth Divine, Grandmother; Arney Curtis, Father; Craig Curtis, brother, and Glenna Curtis, mother. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Jan Curtis; his daughters; Kristina Curtis, Boise, ID and Kim McMullen (Mitch) Bend, OR, his son, Matt Curtis (Jill) Ontario, OR and his three grandchildren, Kason Thissell, Kellen McMullen, and Brinley McMullen. A celebration of life will be held at the John Day Elks Lodge on January 20th, 2017, at 1:00 pm. Meals on Wheels