Christopher Laurie, son of Pastor Greg Laurie and Cathe Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, Calif., died this morning in a car accident in Riverside. A resident of Huntington Beach, Laurie, 33, served as the art director at Harvest Christian Fellowship for the past three years.
In addition to his parents, Christopher is survived by his wife, Brittany, and daughter, Stella, as well as his brother Jonathan. Christopher and his wife are expecting another daughter in November.
Memorial plans for Christopher are pending. More information will be posted at harvest.org as details become available.
The Orange County Register story on the accident is here.
Greg Laurie is a nationally known pastor with both a radio ministry as well as the annual Harvest Crusades which have filled Anaheim Stadium and other venues for years. The next one is scheduled to begin on August 15th. One of my good friends and quartet buddies has attended Harvest Christian Fellowship for many years.
Our condolences go out to the Laurie family and their extended family at Harvest.
UPDATE: Christopher Laurie's fatal crash will be a cautionary tale for young drivers.