Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 12:00 a.m.
Challis Gross
With love and gratitude, we celebrate Challis, who has moved on to a place free of pain, she faced 16 years of illness with strength and grace, and through it all, her greatest joy was Ada—her beautiful, confident daughter, her reason for fighting, and her greatest legacy.
With love and gratitude, we celebrate Challis, who has moved on to a place free of pain, she faced 16 years of illness with strength and grace, and through it all, her greatest joy was Ada—her beautiful, confident daughter, her reason for fighting, and her greatest legacy.
She was a beloved daughter to Kelley and Tim Gross, a devoted sister to Eastyn Gross, and was thrilled to soon call Samantha McFadden her sister-in-law. She shared a deep love with David, who cared for her and Ada. She adored her grandmothers, Anne Crighton and Jean Gross and is now reunited with Grandfathers Bob Crighton and George Gross. Her aunts, uncles, cousins and cherished friends will forever treasure the laughter and memories she gifted them.
Per Challis’ wishes, there will be no service. Instead, honour her by being kind and compassionate, if inclined, donate to NOKA Animal Rescue. Her love for animals was unsurpassable.
Challis, your light lives on in Ada and in all of us. Rest easy, beautiful soul, how lucky we all were to have loved you.
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Kelley, Tim and Easton, I just seen this, and I'm in tears for your tragic loss. Please accept my most sincerest condolences.
We are saddened to hear the passing of Challis, many good memories from times past. Our hearts and thoughts are with the whole family. Deepest condolences and lots of love. Roland and Val
Challis was my daughter Jayme Zuback's hairdresser and Dear friend. They met and connected due to health reasons, but soon became friends. Jayme spoke of Challis and Ada often. Jayme went on to be with the Lord five years ago, and I had spoke to Challis about it often. I am so very very sorry for your loss. It is a club no parent wants to be in. I know for certain that they will meet again in the Heaven's above, with no pain. Sincere condolences to you and your family.
My deepest condolences go out to her whole family, Parents and her daughter Ada. Rest in peace Angel
Our deepest condolences go out to all of you.
Tim, Kelley, Eastyn & Family We are so very sorry to hear of your loss of Challis. Sincere condolences to you all.
Tim, Kelley and Eastyn: We were saddened to learn of Challis’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Tim and Kelley and all your families Randy and I are so very sorry to hear of Challis’ passing. She had a long hard struggle. We send our deepest condolences to you all. Most sincerely, Beth and Randy Quan
I will miss you Challis, rest in peace.
Kelley, Tim, Eastyn and Sam, Our hearts go out to all of you❤️
Tim & Kelley We are truly sorry to hear of your loss of Challis. Please accept out heart felt condolences. You and your family are in our thoughts.
Kelley and Tim - My heart breaks for you and your family. Losing a daughter so young is devastating and almost surreal. Cherish all those memories, knowing she is in deep, deep Peace. If ever you feel the need to share your feelings, contact your "old" auntie - she has been through this and will give you love and guidance in your grief. Love always...
Tim and Kelly, words cannot express the depth of the sympathy I feel for your loss. I pray your memories and love bring you comfort.
Tim, Kelly and family. I’m sorry to hear of Challis’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Dear Kelley and family, With sympathy to you all on the passing of your precious Challis. A life that touches others goes on forever.
Sending all of our love to Challis' family, and the warmest of peace and love to Ada. We have had the amazing gift of knowing Challis for the last ten years or so. We met her through the jeep club with her bright bubbly orange jeep which complimented her striking personality. She treated us like family and loved my kiddos as such. ❤️ To have her as a friend, also meant we had the chance to experience true kindness, love and joy. Her spark and positivity that she embraced others with, even when she herself was having a hard time feeling it, was truly a blessing. There are no words for how our hearts hurt at the thought of her not being with us anymore. I randomly saw a quote yesterday that said "Be the things you love the most about the people who are gone". I thought it was fitting and a wonderful idea. So here's to you beautiful lady. I look forward to our next bubble tea or Starbucks date one day.
Dear Kelly, Tim, and Easton I send to you my deepest love and prayers during this time.
Challis was a bright light in everyone’s lives. Truly a beautiful person inside and out, and a wonderful friend. I will miss her dearly. Hugs
Tim and Kelley we are so sorry to hear about Challis. We are sending our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
Gone far too soon, but at least not in pain any longer. Love you, Challis, you beautiful soul. I'm so grateful to have had your brilliant light in my life for so many years. My sincerest condolences to Ada and family.
“We cannot imagine the pain and heartache you’re feeling. We are praying for your peace and comfort.”
My prayers and thoughts are with you Kelly and family. Sincere condolences.
I don’t know where how to comprehend you leaving us so soon. You were the best but Challis, you will make one hell of an angel. Love you sweetheart, sleep tight, so sorry I cannot be there in person but will be thinking of you from England. Praying for your daughter but know although not here physically you are by her side every day for the rest of her life. Until we meet again darling I will treasure the memories xxxx Debbie xx
Challis will be missed. Her smile, happy outlook and concern for everyone always brightened the day.
Challis was an amazing person and an exceptionally talented hairdresser. Even after I lost my hair due to cancer she kept in touch and was so kind. Challis just glowed, even when sick. I am just glad that her lovely spirit is now free and at rest.