Christopher John Morin, a long time resident of the Hi Desert, passed away after an extended illness at Hi Desert Continuing Care in Joshua Tree, California, on June 21, 2025, just 4 days shy of his 57th birthday. Christopher was born in Michigan and in 1981, at age 13, relocated to Joshua Tree, California, with his family. Chris loved the desert, particularly the Joshua Tree National Park, where he would hike and camp with his children. He was an athlete, enjoying baseball & basketball, though it was in tennis he excelled; he was world ranked during college. Chris was employed at Vons as a butcher for many years until a severe back injury incapacitated him. He enjoyed performing Opera with his beautiful baritone voice and was an excellent cook. He leaves behind his former wife, Kirsten Imhoff, 3 children, Christopher E. Morin, of La Quinta, CA; Mary B. Morin, of Joshua Tree, and Leisa A. Morin, of Joshua Tree, as well as 3 siblings, Elizabeth A. Kuznkowski, of Stuart, FL, Del M. Morin, of Idaho Falls, ID, and Glory A. Morin, of Bismarck, ND. He is pre-deceased by his mother, Gloria J. Morin and his father, John J. Morin, who sadly passed away in 1976. Services will be private.
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