Memorials may be made to Washington University for Kidney Oncology Research. Christopher, Don, of Wentzville, Missouri, died on Saturday, February 23, 2008 at the age of 61. Loving husband of Lora Christopher; devoted father of Julie (Gene) Perry and Angela (Jason) Pointer; beloved grandfather of Jenna and William Perry and Megan and Grace Pointer; dear brother of Carolyn (Merlin) Jennings, Mary Ann (Werner) Lumm, Betty Jane Weil, Joyce (Jim) Solheim and William (Susan) Christopher; dear brother-in-law of Amy (Maurice) Polivka. He is also survived by many cousins, aunts and uncles. He is preceded in death by his parents, John William and Mildred Lucille Christopher. Don was a teacher with the Ft. Zumwalt School District for 30 years.