Hollister native and long time resident Christine “Chris” Shacklett passed away at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital at the age of 61 years. Chris was a graduate of San Benito High School, Gavilan College, as well as the California College Of Arts and Crafts in Oakland. Her artistic talents could be found in the “paste up advertising layouts” for major newspapers. Later as she developed a strong interest in antiques and collectibles, she and her sister Lucy Ghione opened a shop in Moss Landing called Curiosities. “She was a great Mom, super Grandmother, and was very devoted to her family”, said her children. She loved the out-of-doors, especially spending time in Yosemite.
Chris was the daughter of the late Louis and Louzetta Ghione; the sister of Christopher “Topper” Ghione and Lucy Ghione of Hollister; the mother of Brynn Gho and Nicole Shacklett of Hollister; grandmother of Chase Shacklett, Isabella and Claire Gho; and aunt of Jamie, Jessica, Chris, and Greg Ghione; and Kelley Johnson. As per her instructions private cremation and inurnment will be held.
A gathering of family and friends will take place to celebrate Christine’s life on August 8th between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. at Topper Ghione’s residence 1735 Sunnyslope Lane, Hollister. Memorials are preferred to Susan G. Komen For The Cure, a breast cancer charity c/o the funeral home chapel.
