Chris came to ACHS in our senior year from either the Park School or Nichols School. He was in Mr. Slattery's home room in our senior year with other students that were either between-year clases or post graduate students. Chris passed away in 2014 - obtiuary from the Arizona Republic below
BORN: 1949 DIED: 2014
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Christopher Birtch Obituary
Birtch, Christopher Robin
Christopher Robin Birtch, age 65 of Phoenix, passed away on December 10, 2014 after a long battle with dementia. He was born to the late Paul K. Birtch and Dorothy Hutton Birtch on January 4, 1949, brother to Jeff and Holly. Chris was married to his loving and devoted wife Susan Ann Birtch for 24 years, had three sons Chris, Jamie, Sean, two daughters Stacey and Sheri and was preceded in death by his daughter Brenda. He is also survived by his nine grandchildren, all living in the Phoenix area. Chris grew up in Buffalo, NY and moved his family to Phoenix, AZ in November 1978. Chris worked with exotic and classic cars most of his life. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family. Visitation will be held from 10:00am-11:00am with memorial service at 11:00am, Friday, December 19, 2014, Hansen Desert Hills Chapel, 6500 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale. To place online condolences please visit www.hansenmortuary.com.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Dec. 14, 2014.