Christine "Chris" Eva Rasmussen

Obituary

Christine (Chris) Eva Rasmussen passed on February 5th, 2026. Born Christine Buehler on June 18th, 1962 in South Bend, Indiana, Chris was the youngest of three siblings and the daughter of Mary and Theodore Buehler.

From an early age, Chris had a spirit that stood out. With a large age gap between her and her brothers, she learned early how to hold her own and be confident, independent, and sure of who she was. Even as a child, she had a sense of style fit for a queen, often in dresses and carrying herself with quiet confidence. She loved riding bikes with her friends, cared deeply for her dog Po Po, and spent many hours babysitting her nieces, always showing care for the people around her.

As she grew older, Chris became known for her unmistakable hair, often compared to Farrah Fawcett, as well as her sharp sense of humor and strength of character. She excelled at telling it like it was, laughing loudly, and finding humor where others might not. She was fiercely loyal to the people she loved. An amazing cook, Chris showed her love through food and had a way of bringing people together around her table. If there was a deal, a coupon, or a bargain to be found, Chris would find it. She also had a deep love of travel, sparked at a young age when she dreamed of becoming a flight attendant. She spent over 40 years working at Delta Airlines, where she built a career she was proud of, met her husband, and formed friendships that lasted decades. Through her work and her love of travel, she explored over 20 countries and passed that love of exploring the world on to her family.

Chris had an especially deep love for dogs. From her own beloved pets to her cherished “grand-puppies” Max, Indy, Remy, and Rupert, dogs held a special place in her heart. She never missed a chance to spoil them or show off pictures. Her love for animals was another reflection of her capacity for unconditional love.

She was the beloved wife of Bruce Rasmussen, her partner in life for 29 years. Together they built a family grounded in love and resilience.

Chris was a devoted and loving mother to her daughters Taylor, Alexis (Jeremy), and Samantha, whose love for her was unmatched and whose lives are forever shaped by her strength, honesty, and humor. She was also a loving stepmother to Tara and Christian (Laura), who were important parts of her life and family.

She is survived by her brothers Dennis Beard (Sandy) and David Beard (Pam), along with an incredible number of close friends and family. Among them were her cherished friends known as the Golden Girls (Diana, Jen, Julie, Sherri) her Bunco group, and her church life group, all of whom brought laughter, loyalty, and joy into her life and stood by her through every season.

At birthdays, Chris liked to joke that she was always turning 25, a running tradition that perfectly captured her spirit, she remains forever 25, in heart and in humor. And in true Chris fashion, this obituary was revised and edited to make sure nothing was left out and everything was just the way she liked it.

Chris did not want mourning. She wanted a party. She wanted stories, laughter, and people together, remembering her the way she lived honestly, unapologetically, and with humor. This celebration of life is meant to do exactly that.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you honor Chris by sharing a story, a laugh, or a kindness with someone you love.

We love you always. Your strength and love live on in us.