Christine Nora Koppang Boehler passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016, in Lewiston, surrounded by family. Chris was born Nov. 24, 1953, in Spokane. She moved to Orofino in 1968 and graduated from Orofino High School. "Once a Maniac, always a Maniac."

Chris and Tim Boehler refreshed their friendship in 1997, fell in love and married July 17, 2004. They lived in Lewiston and enjoyed gardening, canning and camping together.

Chris is survived by three children, Jenny Skelton (Donnie), Jaime Ewing and Wesley Ewing (Teri); 13 grandchildren, Victoria, Bailey, Madison, Shaye, Sydney, Dawson, Sawaya, Sayq'is, Del Rae, Allyson, Solara, Garrett and Deakin; one great-grandchild, Kendrix; one sister, Cathy Rickel (Ken); and one brother, Marc Koppang (Kolleen).

Chris was preceded in death by her father and mother, Mick and Marianne Koppang; and a niece, Lindsay Rickel.

There will be a celebration of life at 10 a.m. May 14 at Sunset Park, 2602 11th Ave., in Lewiston. We will have a covered-dish lunch so please bring a dish to share, a lawn chair and most important - a story about Chris to share.