Christopher Shaun Alexander, age 50, of Lewisville, Texas, passed away February 15, 2008 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born June 17, 1957, in Hammond, Indiana to Robert and Constance Alexander.

Chris earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Illinois State University in May of 1979.  He worked for American Airlines for 24 years, beginning in baggage and working his way up to Human Resources.

Chris is survived by his mother, Constance Alexander who resides in Flower Mound.  He is also survived by three brothers: Robert Alexander and his wife, Karen, Oxford, Michigan; John Alexander and his wife, Linda, Flower Mound, Texas; and Timothy Alexander, Crown Point, Indiana.  Chris is also survived by his three sisters: Mary Lu Norland and her husband Richard, Paola, Kansas; Florence "Bunny" Gierczak and her husband Glenn, Highland Village, Texas; and Ann Alexander, San Antonio, Texas.

Uncle Chris blessed the lives of his nephews and nieces who enjoyed his generous, loving, and teasing nature; Abby, Brandi, Brent, Erin, Ethan, Katie Beth, Kelly, Lucas, Matthew, Michael, Nicholas, Ryan, and Sean.Chris was preceded in death by his father, Robert Alexander, Jr.Chris was not only a doting uncle, but a devoted friend to many.  He was an avid golfer, ice hockey fan and participant, was able to travel extensively to many foreign destinations, always taking along a friend or family member for the adventures, was committed to his physical fitness, a lover of animals, always ready with a quick, clever quip or phrase or a practical joke just for fun, and could frequently be seen in the stands at Notre Dame football games.

St. Ann's Catholic Parish, 180 Samuel Blvd., Coppell, TX will be hosting the visitation Monday, February 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and two special eulogies will be read between 7:15p.m. and 7:30p.m. The Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, February 19, at 10:00 a.m. Chris will be interred following the Mass at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Denton, Texas. A reception at St. Ann's will follow the interment.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Chris Alexander Scholarship Fund through American Airlines by contacting (817) 967-2281.  Any floral arrangements should be delivered to Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home in Lewisville, Texas.