My dearest husband, 
I miss you so much,  everyday.  You're smile,  your laugh,  your voice,  your touch, all of you.  My life has an empty hole that will never be filled. I have all our wonderful memories tucked away in my heart and think of the time we spent together always.

Until we reunite in heaven and I can hold you again,  know that my love fir you will never cease and I know you are always by my side. 

Always yours,
Linda Bimba

My fellow Submarine Brother, I cannot believe it has been a year since your passing!

I think of you often and pray for your family!

I’m truly honored to have known you and worked with you! 

Go with God! May he always look over you and your family!

Till we meet again in eternal life, farewell and keep a zero bubble my brother! 

Chris, I miss you daily. You are one of my best friends. You introduced me to your wonderful wife. An amazing lady. I am grateful you found her. I am happy you came into my life. You were my rock at time and I was yours during life.  You are home with the Lord and at peace. Love always, Mary Anne


Cousin Chris. I will miss hearing your voice. Remembering all the good times growing up. I can’t believe you are gone. We just talked about you coming to New Jersey to see Aunt Anna and us cousins. My deepest condolences to Linda and the entire family .Luv you cousin .

Cousin Sue from New Jersey 

Chris Bergstrom was more than just a shipmate to me. He was a tutor, role-model, and mentor. I've been retired now for 11 years, and I really cannot put a finger on exactly when I first met him, but do know he played a part in my technical training then. Later, and I beleive this was at COMSUBLANT, he was one of the four Chiefs, Senior Chiefs, & Master Chiefs I came to for guidance and instruction during initiation to Chief Petty Officer. I just remember his easy going nature, kind of crooked mischeivous smile, and sideways glance when you might have said something a tad backwards. Seriously though, Chris was always someone to trust when you needed an ally. I will miss him immensely.
Rest your oars, shipmate. We've got the watch. Rest In Peace, my brother. - Kris Milford, ETC(SS), USN, Ret.

I found our group photo from back in the day when Chris and I as well as many other brothers knew him and served together as instructors in Department Code 42, Trident Training Facility, Naval Submarine Base, Bangor, Washington. 

I’m second from the left,  as you can see, Chris is easy to spot! 

Chris and I worked together as Instructors at the Trident Training Facility, NSB, Bangor, WA.

I will always have fond memories of Chris and his infectious top notch attitude and his approach to life. 

He was my brother, a Shipmate, a true selfless warrior who never gave up! He is truly an inspiration. 

Like Skip and others, we lost track of each other but were able to catch-up on Facebook.

I remember an evening when a bunch of us all went out for dinner and drinks, mostly drinks and afterwards, as Submarine Qualified Brothers, we all went to see the opening of The Hunt For Red October! We gave it an honest critique. 

My heart is truly saddened by his passing! I raised a glass in the memory of this unique man and brother  who’s passing came way to early in life! 

He will forever be on my mind and I will continue to raise a glass in his honor!

Fair Winds and following Seas my brother! Till we all meet again! 

God Bless you and your family! 

John Parker, RMCS (SS), USN Retired
Aiea, Hawaii



I first met Chris as RM1(SS) Bergstrom at Trident Training Facility on my way to spending the next several years on board Trident submarines.   He was an outstanding person, instructor, mentor, and friend (even during Chief's initiation!).  He will be deeply missed by all of the people's lives he has touched.   "Fair winds and following seas" my friend.  My sincerest thoughts, condolences and wishes to the family.

Chris & I were shipmates on the USS Ohio.  I remember him when he was just a youngster not sure if he wanted to be a Radioman.  Refit periods were always stressful with long hours and hard work but Chris would never lose the smile on his face and a way of cracking a joke to ease the tension & make everybody laugh.  Over time we lost contact with each other but reconnected on Facebook.  I will miss you my friend.  You were and still are the best.  Rest your oars...we have the watch.  Love ya buddy!!

I am so glad I had the opportunity to reconnect with Chris and Linda since we recently moved to Humble. Chris said he didn't remember me from high school (LOL) but I remembered him. Mostly I remembered Chris because Linda (my great friend) was so in love with Chris. I know Chris is now no longer suffering and is in heaven looking down on us all from above and loving the attention! Linda, you know we are always here for you. Just 10 minutes away sweety. We love your family dearly and our thoughts and prayers are with ya'll.

Where does one begin with so many memories to pick from.... Would it be the first time I saw you at 16 and was gaga over you? or was it Valentines Day, 1980 when you asked me to be your girlfriend? or in sadness that next year after I broke up with you and you left for the Navy? There was that return visit from bootcamp all dressed in your white uniform and the picture you brought to me that I kept with me until 2008 when by the Grace of God we reunited. Our memories go on and on, up and down and all over the place but the one thing that stood strong through all of it is my never ending love for you.  My desire to be by your side every moment of everyday.  My love for you  is immeasurable, unending  and all enduring.  I love you Christopher Whistopher to infinity and beyond, always and forever. 
Love , 
Linda Bimba.

Farewell my buddy, I’m thankful to have gotten to know such a great spirited and kind person. Meeting your family was a privilege. Remembering the days at work til the times we had hanging at you’re  house talking about building guns. Man Chris I wish I could’ve gotten a chance to say goodbye. I know you’re ok now. Linda thank for giving my friend happiness and love. Prayers and condolences to you all. Miss you my friend and til we meet again. Rest easy Chris (Mr. 1911) will never be forgotten.

Linda, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I’m so happy you found such a great life partner in Chris. He had such kind eyes and I can tell by the wonderfully worded obituary that he was a good man. Hugs to you my friend!

We will miss Chris.  He was such a big part of our family.  We wish we would have had a chance to visit more often.  A favorite memory of  Chris enjoying our horses  on our little ranch.  He loved the horses and we loved sharing them with him.  Fair winds and following seas, Chris.

What I remember the most about chris was his determination and  being very competitive  when playing any sports . We would play basketball, street football, tennis.   Chris always tried his best at everything he did . At times we would pitch a tent in his back yard at night to see who could stay out the longest, after 2 hours I would be ready to go in.
          Even though I hadn't seen chris in many years ,I always had many good memories of chris and his family !

My favorite memory is when Chis and Linda lived next door to me in Manvel Texas. Chris was my guinea pig. I cooked a lot back then and he tasted everything.  Even if he didnt like it he acted like he did.  He will be missed by many. RIP my friend.

although I didn't know Chris personally  I knew Linda and she so loved this man..I do know he fought til the end..Linda shared him with us through fb,not just at the end but before,so many of the pictures were of him and Linda at one race or another..It is with sorrow that we find his time has ended.You have been loved by many and the many will miss you..Thoughts and prayers for your family and friends..Thank you for your service,your watch his done..A slow salute to you Sir


OBITUARY

Christopher "Chris" Michael Bergstrom

January 19, 1964 – March 4, 2020

Kingwood Funeral Home

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