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12-16-2010, 06:36 PM
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Hibler, Christopher Arthur
August 2, 1942 - December 8, 2010
Devoted father, acclaimed director, and best friend to all who knew him, Christopher passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2010.
He was born August 2, 1942 in Los Angeles. He grew up in North Hollywood and was an accomplished athlete lettering in basketball, golf, and track at North Hollywood High School where he was athlete of the year in 1960.
Following High School, he was hired at the Walt Disney Studios where he worked for 18 years on numerous films and television shows including "Bedknobs and Broomsticks," "Hot Lead and Cold Feet," and "Superdad," among many more. Following his time with the Disney Studios, he went on to a successful directing career where he directed many hour-long drama series including "Moonlighting," "Remington Steele," "Quantum Leap," "Matlock," "Diagnosis Murder," "Beverly Hills 90210," "Father Dowling Mysteries," as well as several others.
Christopher is the son of Disney Legend honoree Winston Hibler and mother Dorothy Johnston Hibler. He is survived by his three sons, Hunt Hibler (wife Enza), Christopher Hibler IV (wife Rosemarie), Patrick Hibler, his six grandchildren, as well as his brother, John Michael, and sister Melissa.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, January 8th at the Oakmont Country Club in Glendale, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association .
Hibler, Christopher Arthur
August 2, 1942 - December 8, 2010
Devoted father, acclaimed director, and best friend to all who knew him, Christopher passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2010.
He was born August 2, 1942 in Los Angeles. He grew up in North Hollywood and was an accomplished athlete lettering in basketball, golf, and track at North Hollywood High School where he was athlete of the year in 1960.
Following High School, he was hired at the Walt Disney Studios where he worked for 18 years on numerous films and television shows including "Bedknobs and Broomsticks," "Hot Lead and Cold Feet," and "Superdad," among many more. Following his time with the Disney Studios, he went on to a successful directing career where he directed many hour-long drama series including "Moonlighting," "Remington Steele," "Quantum Leap," "Matlock," "Diagnosis Murder," "Beverly Hills 90210," "Father Dowling Mysteries," as well as several others.
Christopher is the son of Disney Legend honoree Winston Hibler and mother Dorothy Johnston Hibler. He is survived by his three sons, Hunt Hibler (wife Enza), Christopher Hibler IV (wife Rosemarie), Patrick Hibler, his six grandchildren, as well as his brother, John Michael, and sister Melissa.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, January 8th at the Oakmont Country Club in Glendale, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association .