In December 1944 Dorothy was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Army Nurse Corps. She served with the 312 General Hospital Unit, 262 Staging Hospital Unit and 47th General Hospital. She landed in Luzon in the Philippines after General McArthur's return and then was stationed in Japan. Dorothy was awarded the American Theater Ribbon, the A-P Theatre Ribbon with Bronze Battle Star, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Overseas Service Bar and the Victory Metal.
After the war Dorothy attended Midland Lutheran College for a year. On December 11, 1949 she was united in marriage to Sheldon L. Christensen. She was a homemaker, mother and grandmother who loved traveling, playing bridge and watching her grandchildren. Dorothy was also active in an extension club and her church circle along with several bridge clubs.
Dorothy is preceded in death and her parents and her husband Sheldon, who passed away in 1985 after 35 years of marriage.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter Nytha Glass and son-in-law David Glass of Hastings, her two sons, Phil Christensen and daughter-in-law Bobbi of Omaha and Ken Christensen and daughter-in-law Lisa of Waterloo. Six grandchildren, Christopher Glass of London, England, Mindy (Glass) and Dan Klein of Gaithersburg, Maryland, Chase Christensen of Lincoln, Jessica Christensen of Waterloo, Paige Christensen and Lauryn Christensen of Omaha. Two brothers, Art and Shirley Phillips of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Jim and Ruth Phillips of Austin, Minnesota. Two sisters, Jerri McCollouch and Jo and Mel Schneider both of Fremont and many nieces and nephews.
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LINDA LIPPINCOTT
VALLEY, NE Friday, April 25, 2008 LISA AND KEN, I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS-LINDA LIPPINCOTTValerie Christensen Bluthardt
San Angelo, TX Friday, April 25, 2008 Dear Family, We were so saddened to learn of Aunt Dorothy's sudden passing. She was a dear aunt and godmother and I will remember her -- and Uncle Sheldon -- with love. Our family gatherings while growing up hold a special place in my heart. I wish I could be with you at this time, but please know you are all in my thoughts. Take care and hold each other close. Love, Val, Bob, and CarolynJulie Bucklin Sheridan
Fremont, Ne Thursday, April 24, 2008 I remember your mom so well..She was such an interesting, friendly lady.My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.Kind regards .JulieNatalie Mitchell (Gies)
Waipahu, HI Thursday, April 24, 2008