Like Marian Watts, the founder of VNA Health 112 years ago, Chris was a vivacious and positive person, and nursing was her calling. She had a long and varied nursing career: Chris trained military paramedics, cared for movie stars at 20th Century Fox Studios, and even was an industrial nurse at an aircraft manufacturing company. She moved to the Santa Barbara area in the late 1950’s where she raised her son and daughter. Chris became the head nurse and supervisor of the Casa Dorinda Medical Center and Assisted Living Care, and spent many years caring for the people of the community. She was a constant and reassuring presence for people going through difficult times in their lives. Her children, four grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews adored her. She enthusiastically cared about each individual, and in turn she was beloved by all.