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From the Santa Barbara News Press 12/16/2010

JEWELL, Christopher Patrick •Chris, born August 8, 1961 in San Francisco, California, a devoted, loving and giving man, passed away Sunday December 12, 2010 of a heart attack. Chris leaves behind his loving wife Karen (Bruce) Jewell, three girls, Emily 15, Olivia 10, Sierra 5, his mother Molly (Mendez) Shawl of Goleta, his father Robert (Elaine) Jewell of Santa Barbara, and brothers, Tim (Jane) of Santa Barbara, Brent (Carolyn) of Buena Vista, Colorado and their children Samantha (14) and Dylan (11), and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. •Chris is a legend on the Santa Barbara airport for over twenty years, having graduated from Northrop University in 1984. He started as a general Aviation FAA Certified A&P with IA status in Santa Barbara working on single and twin aircraft. He also served as a Designated Director of Maintenance for a part 135 on demand charter operator. Chris has a passion for aviation in every aspect. Chris has been an owner pilot of a Cessna 152, 172 and 182, where he has logged over 400 hours of flight time. Chris was a Goleta local having graduated from Dos Pueblos High School in 1981. The Cathedral Oaks Tennis Club was the beginning of a long journey in the pool. Chris swam on the varsity swim team at D. P.all four years. He was a competitive swimmer at Santa Barbara Swim Club, a life guard and a Junior Olympic swimmer. When not swimming he could be found hiking or mountain biking the trails of the Santa Barbara back country and the Eastern Sierras. Chris enjoyed spending time with his daughters and was recently able to share the trails of his childhood at Lake Los Carneros where he rebuilt the tire swing with them. Service will be held December 20, 2010 at St. Raphael Church in Goleta at 10 AM with a reception to follow. A celebration of life will take place in January. In lieu of flowers, The Chris Jewell Memorial Fund has been established for his children at the Bank of America (account #04166-74678); a credit card option is available by contacting Shawn Sullivan at (ssullivan@aboveallsba.com)