Myrna Louise Christensen

Myrna Louise Christensen

Female 1930 - 2012  (82 years)
Person ID: I7260  "Hessevaag-Bakke"  |  Last Modified: 26 Mar 2022


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  • Name Myrna Louise Christensen 
    Gender Female 
    Birth 7 Mar 1930  Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 8 Apr 2012  Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Lake Forest Cemetery, Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
  • Parents

    Family ID: F2254 -:|:-  Group Sheet  -:|:-  Family Chart  
    Father Walter Carl Christensen (ID:I7056)
              b. 25 Nov 1898, Parker, Turner County, South Dakota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 3 Oct 1956, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 57 years) 
    Mother Maria Albertina Davick (ID:I7047)
              b. 5 Nov 1893, Woonsocket, Sanborn County, South Dakota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 22 May 1988, Mandan, Morton County, North Dakota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 94 years) 
  • Family 1

    Family ID: F2347   -:|:-   Group Sheet   -:|:-   Family Chart  -:|:-  Last Modified : 26 Mar 2022   
    Husband 1 Weston Christopherson (ID:I7299)
              b. 5 May 1925, Hannaford, Griggs County, North Dakota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 29 May 1994, Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years) 
    Marriage 8 Jun 1951  Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    + 1. Living (ID:I7300)
    + 2. Living (ID:I7301)
    + 3. Living (ID:I7302)

    Family 2

    Family ID: F2352   -:|:-   Group Sheet   -:|:-   Family Chart  -:|:-  Last Modified : 26 Mar 2022   
    Husband 2 Leonard Kline (ID:I7315)
              b. 6 Nov 1928  
              d. 15 May 2018 (Age 89 years) 
  • Other Personal Events

    Siblings 2 brothers and 1 sister 
  • Event Map

    Link to Google MapsBirth - 7 Mar 1930 - Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 8 Jun 1951 - Kenmare, Ward County, North Dakota, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 8 Apr 2012 - Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Lake Forest Cemetery, Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Source Citations

    1. [FIND-A-GRAVE] Find a Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94718756/myrna-louise-christopherson.
      Myrna Louise (Christensen) Christopherson, 82, of Lake Forest,IL passed away on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012.
      She was born on March 7, 1930, in Kenmare, ND the third of four children (Llewellyn, Walter, Myrna, Carol) of Walter Carl Christensen and Marie Albertina Davick of rural Kenmare, ND.

      Her paternal grandparents were Lars Christian Christensen and Louise Lisette Dorthea Augusta Walther immigrants from Denmark. Her maternal grandparents were Peder Valdemar Rassumson Davick and Christina Lefdahl immigrants from Norway.

      Myrna grew up on her paternal grandparent's homestead outside of Kenmare, ND. She attended the University of North Dakota and became a school teacher. She married Weston Christopherson June 8, 1951 in Kenmare, ND. They settled in the Chicago area to raise their three children. Wes died of cancer in 1994. Myrna worked actively on behalf of many civic and charitable organizations around Chicago most notably Reading is Fundamental,board member of the University of Chicago, McCormick Theological Seminary, and the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest. A passionate cook, her Scandinavian dinner parties were a sought after invitation.

      Children of Myrna and Weston Christopherson (1925-1994):
      1. Mia Christopherson m. Mark Kammerer (Two children-Mark Jr., Jake)
      2. Mari Christopherson (three children- Frances Armour, Vernon "Jamie" Armour, Mai Morsch)
      3. Kari Christopherson m. Chris E. Falls (three children- Maren Douglass, Ingrid Falls and Sofia Falls)

      Myrna married widower Leonard "Patton" Kline on Nov. 20, 2000 in Chicago, IL. They enjoyed twelve years of traveling together, and entertaining friends and family before Myrna died.

      She is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Weston R. Christopherson; and two siblings, Llewellyn (Lee) David Christensen of Kenmare, ND and Carol Jean Bothun of Bismarck, North Dakota. She is survived by one brother, Walt Curtis Christensen, Jr. living on his farm outside of Kenmare, ND.

      Her elegance and timeless grace will be missed by all who knew her.

      In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to McCormick Theological Seminary, 5460 S. University Ave., Chicago, IL 60615. Memorial Service 2:30 p.m., Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest, 700 North Sheridan Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045. Interment: Myrna is buried alongside her first husband, Weston Christopherson.

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