Christopher Allen OVERHOLT Obituary (2025)

Christopher Allen Overholt was born October 23, 1948 in Glendale, California to William E. Overholt & Joyce A. Overholt (Conaway). Chris "Dad" started his journey in California for a short while then moving to Mexico until his family moved to Eugene, Oregon when Chris was a young man. He attended South Eugene High School. While in high school he found his love for cars and anything with a motor. After high school Chris decided it was time to start a new chapter where he enlisted in the Army as a combat engineer. He served 2 tours in Vietnam 1st tour 68'-69' & 2nd tour 71'-72', after coming home in 1972 Chris married Bonnie Anderson and welcomed his only daughter Amy while stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas then 2 years later his oldest son Chris was born at Fort Dix, NJ. Chris finished his time in the Army in 1975. Chris was always looking for the next adventure, that's when he decided to drive an 18-wheeler. Chris loved life on the highway "always somewhere new to go" that's when he decided to move to Yakima, WA. in 1979, after delivering a load there and falling in love with the area. In 1982, Chris and Jane Timmermans of Sunnyside, WA got married and in the fall of 85' Chris and Jane welcomed their son Brandon & a year later their son Jeffrey. Some of his best memories were on the lake water skiing with his family and friends to taking his boys racing. He loved working on his 72' chevy truck and cruising it with his sons and friends. Chris's door was always open for advice or a place to stay. Chris drove 18-wheelers for 45 years until he retired in 2020. Chris lived life to the fullest, he loved his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, his "baby brother" Ted & God. You could always count on Dad for help whether it was working on cars, going on a trip to the mountains or delivering a load to Southern California that needed to be there yesterday it didn't matter, he was always there for a good time and a laugh a minute. He will be missed by so many. Godspeed Dad Chris is preceded in death by his parents- William E. Overholt, Joyce A. Conaway "Overholt" & brother Rod E. Overholt Chris is survived by his children- (Daughter) Amy Myrick & her husband Kevin Myrick, (Son) Chris Overholt & his wife Kristen Overholt, (Son) Brandon Overholt & his wife Ashlee Overholt, (Son) Jeffrey Overholt & his girlfriend Shelina Turner, Grandchildren (Amy) Megan & Alex, (Chris) Khali & Skyler, (Brandon) Brooklynn Karson, Kaiden, Sophia, (Jeffrey) Justin, Raelynn, June, Annie, and Great Grandchildren (Alex) Isabella, Axle, (Khali) Aria. A Memorial Service with full military honors will be held at Wiley Union Church (2711 Wiley Rd. Yakima, WA 98903) on Saturday, March 1st, 2025 @ 1:00pm with lunch to follow.