Christine Krull

Christine L. Krull, 58, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away July 8, 2022. Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Christine was a lifelong Arizona resident born in Phoenix to Leroy and Diane Bowens. She attended West High School 1980-1981 and Maryvale High School 1982 and graduated in 1983. She worked with developmentally disabled adults in group home settings for many years. An animal lover, she was very attached to her kitty, Baby, whom she inherited when her mother passed away. In recent years she enjoyed girl’s days out with her sister and her aunt most Fridays. Whether visiting thrift stores, bookstores or just a quiet breakfast or lunch, it was a highlight of the week. Many celebrations were spent with family at her sister’s home with a taco bar. The taco bar was not complete without Chrissy’s pico de gallo and homemade guacamole. She spent many vacations with her good friend Gary whose career keeps him out to sea most of the time. Whenever he was to be in a port, she tried to plan a trip and they would plan adventures and places to enjoy fine dining and just have a blast. She had a zest for life and a rowdy sense of humor. Our lives will not be the same without her. Preceding her in death are her parents. She is survived by her son Carter Schrage; sister Kathy (Peder) Strand, brother Leroy Bowens Jr.; uncle Skip Meisel and aunt Trish Lentz; niece Jennifer (Ron) Svetichan, nephew Nicholas Lose, cousins Scot and Daniel, great-nephew and niece Kaleb & Kiersten Hinman and the lights of her life, her precious grandsons Conner and Jaxon Schrage whom she loved so much. She will be missed by her good friend Gary Chalmers whose phone calls she looked forward to and enjoyed so very much. Also, her very close friends Maggie and Roger Friedman who were such a comfort and help, and long time neighbors Wanda and Don DeWalt who were always there to lend a hand in any situation. A celebration of Christine’s life was held while she was still well enough to be with her family and enjoy it. Her final taco party was held, and she loved every minute of it. At the end of that day she told her niece that “this has been one of the happiest days of my life.” She was able to say goodbye to friends and family and know how much we all loved her. She’s gone on to a new journey and reunion with mom, dad and others she loved so much. “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened” Dr. Seuss