BOURBON — Christopher Jon Cullison, 54, South Bend, passed into the hands of God after a long battle with cancer at 10:39 p.m. Dec. 4, 2017, in St. Joseph Hospital Regional Medical Center.
Christopher Cullison was born Jan. 26, 1963, to Stephen F. Cullison and Margaret A. Irey Cullison in Indianapolis. He graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High School in 1981 and went on to graduate cum laude from Ball State University in 1989 with a degree in industrial arts technology education.
Christopher was married to Dorothy Hathaway and they had four children. He worked for the Sisters of the Holy Cross Inc. for 23 years and worked his way up to director of facilities.
Christopher enjoyed traveling the world on hiking trips, personal training at Beacon Health & Fitness, sailing at the Eagle Lake Yacht Club, hunting, and snowmobiling with friends. His favorite places on earth were at work and Granada, Spain.
He was known for his strong work ethic and his willingness to step forward to help a friend in need. Chris was dependable, dedicated and the first to offer solutions to a problem. He was well-loved by his family and children and will be greatly missed.
Christopher is survived by both of his parents, Stephen F. Cullison and Margaret A. Irey Cullison, Warsaw; and his four children: Austin W. Cullison, Greenville, Texas; Kathryn L. Cullison, South Bend; Megan A. Cullison, South Bend; and Madeline N. Cullison, Osceola. He is also survived by his two younger brothers, Charles (Janet) Cullison, Kouts, and James Cullison, Plano, Ill.
Friends and family may visit from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday in Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, 115 S. Main St., Bourbon. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m., with Pastor Jim Lawson officiating.
Private burial will follow at Etna Cemetery, Etna Green.
