Allen Christensen
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Allen Christensen
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Posted: 10 Jun 2009 10:56PM GMT |
Classification: Obituary
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa - Allen Christensen, 68, North LIBERTY, died June 6, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Per Allen's wishes, his body was cremated. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Ms. Susan's, North LIBERTY. A luncheon will follow the celebration of life service.
Allen was born on September 24, 1940, in Cedar Falls, the son of James and Leota Brush Christensen.
His family moved 13 times during his school years. Allen graduated from West LIBERTY High School in 1959 and attended the University of Iowa for many years.
He married Andrea Nortman on November 25, 1961. Throughout their marriage, they lived in Atalissa, Cedar Rapids, West LIBERTY, Coralville, and North LIBERTY. The family shared many wonderful adventures that will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by everyone.
He initially began working for the Rock Island Railroad, then for Procter and Gamble of Iowa City for 30 years. He was a very valuable employee and made many friends at Proctor and Gamble. He retired from Procter and Gamble in 1995.
He was always intrigued with technology, especially computers and machinery. He was always evolving toward the latest and greatest. A motor-head his whole life, he was often involved in car repair and restoration. His red 1960 Corvette could be seen around town and at car shows. He enjoyed conversations with fellow motor-heads about quality and craftsmanship of everyone's project.
The love of the outdoors had an important place in his life. He was an accomplished fisherman with a number of canoes, boats, gear and supplies for every state and every season. These times with family and friends will be long - remembered.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Andrea Christensen of North Liberty; children, Sally Cline and husband, Scott, of Overland Park, Kansas, Jo Ann Christensen of Tiffin, Steven Christensen of North LIBERTY, and Amy Hardy and husband, Ron, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin; six grandchildren, Hayley Cline, Curtis Cline, Ben Christensen, Eleanor Hardy and Katherine Hardy; two brothers, Don Christensen and wife, Janet, and Robert Christensen and wife, Barbara; a sister, Betty Pepper and husband, John; as well as an extended family of nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother James.
Per Allen's wishes, his body was cremated. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Ms. Susan's, North LIBERTY. A luncheon will follow the celebration of life service.
Allen was born on September 24, 1940, in Cedar Falls, the son of James and Leota Brush Christensen.
His family moved 13 times during his school years. Allen graduated from West LIBERTY High School in 1959 and attended the University of Iowa for many years.
He married Andrea Nortman on November 25, 1961. Throughout their marriage, they lived in Atalissa, Cedar Rapids, West LIBERTY, Coralville, and North LIBERTY. The family shared many wonderful adventures that will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by everyone.
He initially began working for the Rock Island Railroad, then for Procter and Gamble of Iowa City for 30 years. He was a very valuable employee and made many friends at Proctor and Gamble. He retired from Procter and Gamble in 1995.
He was always intrigued with technology, especially computers and machinery. He was always evolving toward the latest and greatest. A motor-head his whole life, he was often involved in car repair and restoration. His red 1960 Corvette could be seen around town and at car shows. He enjoyed conversations with fellow motor-heads about quality and craftsmanship of everyone's project.
The love of the outdoors had an important place in his life. He was an accomplished fisherman with a number of canoes, boats, gear and supplies for every state and every season. These times with family and friends will be long - remembered.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Andrea Christensen of North Liberty; children, Sally Cline and husband, Scott, of Overland Park, Kansas, Jo Ann Christensen of Tiffin, Steven Christensen of North LIBERTY, and Amy Hardy and husband, Ron, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin; six grandchildren, Hayley Cline, Curtis Cline, Ben Christensen, Eleanor Hardy and Katherine Hardy; two brothers, Don Christensen and wife, Janet, and Robert Christensen and wife, Barbara; a sister, Betty Pepper and husband, John; as well as an extended family of nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother James.