Christopher Joseph Mickelsen, 41, of Ashton, died June 6, 2023, at Cascadia of Boise from complications of muscular dystrophy.  He was born December 23, 1981, in Rexburg, Idaho.  His parents are Brian and Ruth Kidder.

Chris was raised in Ashton and attended school through the seventh grade. As his illness progressed he was no longer able to attend school and was taught at home by his mother.

He loved his computer and would laugh at Youtube videos until tears would run down his cheeks.  He had a large Atlas and enjoyed "traveling" around the world with the Atlas.

He was a member of the Ashton Christian Fellowship.

In his younger years he enjoyed fishing with his Dad and brothers.  He was a tease and liked to tease his brothers and Dad.

Chris was a die-hard San Francisco Forty-Niners fan.  He also enjoyed WWE wrestling.

He loved his cat, Tinder, and his dog, Harlee.

He loved his Aunt Joellyn and her lipstick kisses on his cheek!

He is survived by his parents, Brian and Ruth Kidder of Ashton, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents; brothers, Jared, Jess, and Mike; and his uncle Johnny.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 14, at the Ashton Christian Fellowship, 784 Baker Road.  The family will receive friends that morning from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services.  Chris requested that everyone dress casual for the funeral.

The family requests donations to Make a Wish of Idaho at:   https://secure2.wish.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=donate_today&chid=056-000