Chris Ewing, 63, passed away on March 18, 2018, after a four-year battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Chris was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on March 15, 1955, to Barbara and Edson Ewing.
Chris grew up on the Ewing family ranch outside of Gering, Nebraska, and graduated from Gering High School in 1973. In 1978 he married Deborah French. In 1979 he earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of Nebraska. The couple then resided in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Starting in 1988, Chris worked as a programmer for Amana Refrigeration in Williamsburg, Iowa. In 1992, Chris accepted a job at the University of Wyoming, where he worked for twenty-three years as a systems specialist before his retirement.
Above all, Chris cherished the time he spent with his family. He especially enjoyed taking his children to visit the family ranch, where his brother still lives, and weekend getaways to Estes Park with his wife. Chris’s many hobbies and interests included winemaking, gardening, cooking, astronomy, fishing, and spending time in nature. In 2000, Chris wrote a published book entitled An Owner’s Guide to Fatherhood: Living with Children and Other Creatures. For many years, Chris was an acolyte at St. Matthew’s in Laramie and was a valued member of the community there. Chris often donated his wine to the church for use during Eucharist.
Chris was preceded in death by his father, Edson Ewing. He is survived by his wife Deborah French-Ewing, Laramie; his daughter Katherine French-Ewing and her husband Tim Danielson, Firestone, Colorado; his daughter Elizabeth Ewing, Laramie; his son Alexander Ewing, Laramie; his mother Barbara Ewing, Scottsbluff, Nebraska; and his brother and sister-in-law David and Carolyn Ewing, Gering.
A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, April 14th at St. Matthews Episcopal Cathedral at 104 S 4th St., Laramie, WY, the Reverend Dick Naumann, officiating.
15 Comments To "Chris Ewing"
#1 Comment By Kip Hansen On March 23, 2018 @ 5:55 pm
R.I.P .
#2 Comment By JANET BEll On March 25, 2018 @ 9:06 am
DEepest sympathies to you, Deb, and your family. He was a lovely person. Janet Bell, Venice, Florida formerly Gering
#3 Comment By Dee (Miller) Butler On March 25, 2018 @ 2:12 pm
Deb, I am so sorry for your loss. Chris was a good friend to me throughout high school. I liked and respected him very much. May God comfort you and your family. Dee (Miller) Butler
#4 Comment By Nancy Kerr On March 25, 2018 @ 3:32 pm
My sympathy, Deb and family. Chris was a fun person to work with and share office space with for many years at Lockwood. He was a hard worker. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
#5 Comment By Julie (Pengelly) Schaff On March 25, 2018 @ 6:48 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss, Deb. Our love and prayers go out to you and all your family.
#6 Comment By Karen Maris On March 25, 2018 @ 9:46 pm
My deepest sympathy to you and your family Deb. Chris was a wonderful classmate at GHS and NWC, smart, witty, kind and generous. Praying for God’s grace and comfort in your grief.
Sincerely, Karen (Jenkins) Maris
#7 Comment By Larry Saunders and Gerry Sanchez On March 26, 2018 @ 9:43 am
Sympathy to the Ewing family. Chris was a wonderful neighbor when we lived across the street. I remember him picking our chokecherries for wine, and walking with him and Onyx with my dog Gus when we had the open field. He was such a good friend, and will be remembered for his kindness.
#8 Comment By Rex Carter On March 26, 2018 @ 10:43 am
Debbie and I send our condolences to you and your family. Chris was a very good friend and I’m sad to hear he passed.
#9 Comment By Jean Straub On March 26, 2018 @ 11:47 am
Deb, you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers!
#10 Comment By Wyoming Public Radio/Media On March 26, 2018 @ 1:03 pm
The staff of Wyoming Public Media sent Deborah French-Ewing and family condolences in the death of Chris Ewing. He will be missed by the UW as well as our community at large – he gave generously of himself.
We appreciate his support of Wyoming Public Radio.
Cindy Elrod
Broadcast Assistant
#11 Comment By Pat Humphrey Scottsbluff ,Ne On March 26, 2018 @ 6:24 pm
My sympathy to the family. I knew Chris when I worked for his Mom &Dad.always wondered where he was he was such a good and do smart God Bless.
#12 Comment By Dale Wood On March 27, 2018 @ 8:50 am
I am sorry for your loss of Chris. There were many mornings during therapy that when I spoke to Chris he would give me a big smile. I offer my sympathy to the Ewing family
#13 Comment By Ryan Fulton On March 27, 2018 @ 3:30 pm
To Deborah and Family,
I am saddened to hear of your loss. While I didn’t know Chris, his children are a testament to the quality of the person he must have been. Ryan Fulton
#14 Comment By Anonymous On March 28, 2018 @ 4:08 pm
Hi Mr. Fulton, Katherine here. Thank you for your kind words. It would be wonderful to connect with you sometime. Please reach out anytime. [email protected]
#15 Comment By Laura Almendares On March 29, 2018 @ 7:45 am
My Deepest Sympathy to Chris’ family. Working with him, I got to know the kindest, most considerate individual. I still have the Dream Catcher he made for me. Rest in Peace, Chris Ewing, the Angels in Heaven have greeted you with open arms.