Christina Struver
January 24, 1968 - July 29, 2022
Obituary
Christina Kathleen Struver, 54, of Indianapolis passed away on July 29, 2022. She was born in Indianapolis to Michael and Kathleen Dryer on January 24, 1968. She graduated from Ben Davis High School class of 1986. Following graduating high school, she attended Ball State University where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. She was a second-grade teacher for Yucca Elementary School in Palmdale, California. Later in her career, she became a case manager for Child Protective Services in Houston, Texas from 2001 until 2003. In 2003, she moved back to Indianapolis and became a case worker for Child Protective Services until 2017. Christina spent her career advocating for children and families through her work with the Indiana Child Welfare and Adoption/Fostering Organizations. Her Catholic faith was a very important part of her life. When she would meet someone new and discover that they were Catholic she was so excited to share her Catholic beliefs and traditions. She was proud of her family, her many friends, and the children she helped through the years. Christina was preceded in death by her father, Michael Dryer, and her husband of 15 years, John Struver. She is survived by her mother, Kathleen Dryer; sisters, Michele (Kevin) Hernly and Stephanie (Dan) Smith; nephews, Bryce Hernly and Seth (Ellen) Hernly; and her nieces Megan Hernly and Alyssa Hawkins. Memorial contributions in honor of Christina can be made to the Firefly Children and Family Alliance 1525 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street Indianapolis, IN 46202. To view the live stream of Christina's mass please visit stchrisindy.org
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Mary Green
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My Deepest Sympathy Christina always said hi to me when I saw her. I live in Crestwood, she is remembered and is in my prayers.God bless her and her family..
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Misty Fain
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I have several great memories of Christina from our days at Ben Davis. My heart breaks for all of you. Hugs and prayers
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Kelly Reasoner
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Sending my condolences to you all. I have lots of wonderful memories with Chris. She was my favorite babysitter we always had a good laugh. My heart breaks for you all. Sending prayers and my love.
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Bill Struver
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My heart goes out to the Dryer/Struver families. Chris was everything you could ask in a Sister-in-law and much more! We have so many memories of her in Bluffton where John, Sue, and myself grew up as in when Christy and John first dated. My mom loved her dearly, talked of her endlessly, and heard wild stories of their garage sale jaunts around different neighborhoods in town. My mother often, and I do mean many times said how she gained another Daughter in the family. Christy put a smile on all of us that was really ... well just contagious! My wife Donna and I remember many trips to the Indy time trials with Christy & John, and our parents and always sat in turn 2, making a day of it, having lunch. I will always, always remember her kindness. As I write this I seem now to have huge cantaloupes in throat, my eyes are leaky. Love you Christy - we always will ...