Dr. Christine Corrie Decker passed away from an aggressive cancer on May 28, 2015 in Amherst, MA at the age of 61.  She was born August 14, 1953 in Springfield, MA to Ronald and Myrtle Decker. In her youth, Christine belonged to the 4-H Club and raised and trained standard poodles. She had received many degrees in her years as a professional student.  She was a writer, an editor, a photographer, a cartoonist.  Chris finally settled into a rewarding career as a naturopathic physician in Seattle, Connecticut, Vermont and Massachusetts.  She suceeded her main goal in life -- to help others. She was predeceased by both parents and leaves her dear friend Doryne Pederzani-Dinneen.