- Date Of Birth: December 14, 1950
- Date Of Death: July 13, 2015
- State: Arizona
Dr. Christopher John Roberts, 64, of Scottsdale, Arizona died on Monday, July 13 at his home unexpectedly. He was born December 14, 1950, the eldest of four boys. He grew up in Denver, Colorado. He graduated from the University of Colorado in Boulder with a biology degree, and attended medical school at the University of Colorado in Denver. He moved to Phoenix, Arizona where he completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Maricopa County Hospital. He then completed a fellowship in pulmonary medicine and practiced in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area in private practice for the next twenty-five years. He became board certified in critical care medicine and joined a group of physicians at Scottsdale Healthcare. The last ten years of his life he enjoyed treating and caring for patients in the intensive care unit. He was admired by his colleagues and his numerous patients.
He is survived by his wife, Christina and her two children, Jake and Lori and their families; his two sons Brian and Colin Roberts; his 92-year old father, Dalton; his two brothers, Kirk and Al and their families.
Chris was an avid cyclist, skier, and enjoyed hiking in the mountains and desert. His wife Christina was a constant companion and they were training for a bicycle trip in the Italian Alps just prior to his death.
Chris cared deeply for his family and was always a source of strength to those around him. He was admired for his many achievements, and will be deeply missed by all who loved him.
