Elaine Christensen
June 28, 1923 - April 10, 2015

Elaine Christensen

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Elaine Christensen age 91, of Fremont
Died Friday April 10, 2015 at Nye Pointe

Elaine was born June 28, 1923 in Nickerson, Nebraska to William and Clara 'Freeman' Reeves. She grew up in Nickerson and graduated from Nickerson High School. On August 1, 1940 she married Byron C. Christensen in Marysville, Kansas. They lived on a farm west of Fremont all their working years. They retired and moved into Fremont in 1985.

Elaine was a member of St. Timothy's Lutheran Church, serving on the property committee and belonging to the Ladies Quilting Circle that made quilts for donation. She volunteered as a Gray Lady at what was the Fremont Area Medical Center (now Fremont Health). She was a lifetime member of Weight Watchers and the Eagles Club and past member of the Fremont Area Art Association.

Survivors:
Son David Christensen and Sandy Christensen of Fremont
Daughters Kathy and husband Gary Chalata of Canon City, Colorado
Jane Gray of Nashville, Tennessee
12 grandchildren
22 great grandchildren
2 great great grandchildren

Elaine was preceded in death by her husband Byron in December of 2002, daughter-in-law Jackie Lynn Christensen, a grandchild, sister and 5 brothers.

The funeral will be 10:30am Thursday at St. Timothy Lutheran Church. The Rev. Russell McDowell will officiate. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Timothy Lutheran Church. Visitation will be Wednesday, 2pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.

Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com

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Visitation
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
2:00pm to 8:00pm
Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont
1249 E. 23rd St.
Fremont, NE  68025
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Wednesday, April 15, 2015
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Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont
1249 E. 23rd St.
Fremont, NE  68025
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Service
Funeral Service
Thursday, April 16, 2015
10:30am
St. Timothy Lutheran (ELCA)
538 W. 16th St.
Fremont, NE  68025
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Interment
Memorial Cemetery
800 West 23rd Street
Fremont, NE  68025
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Condolences(4)

  1. Ross and Bev Rasmussen
    Our condolence to the family. Ross and Bev
  2. Rodney & Nancy Tomrdle
    Our Sympathy is with the entire family. We knew Elaine from St Timothy. She always had a smile, a tease & a laugh for everyone. She was fun to know. We will miss her. Rod & Nancy Tomrdle
  3. Glen "Pete: Reeves
    So Sorry ...
    Pete
  4. cindy hinkel
    I remember Elaine from St Tims..I always enjoyed her in meetings and conversation , she could tease you with such a straight face, then give you a great smile . I have missed seeing her and will always remember her for her great FAITH and loyalty to her church and church family. she was a great example to us all.
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