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1919 - 2014
 Elvira Beulah Christensen, longtime Greenville resident, died Sunday, March 30, 2014 at the age of 94 at Masonic Pathways in Alma. She was born April 8, 1919 in Coral, the daughter of Herman and Alma (O'Boyle) Voss. On June 28, 1941, she married Carl Christensen, who preceded her in death in 1990. Elvira graduated from Coral High School. She was a longtime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Greenville, where she served in many capacities, including as Sunday school superintendent for 30 years. She enjoyed cooking and baking, and valued neatness and cleanliness. She described "faith, family, and friends" as the most important things in her life, and will be deeply missed, especially by her sons, Tom (B.J.) Christensen of Cedar, Mark (Kris) Christensen of Ada, and Phil Christensen of St. Ignace; grandsons, Chris (Charlotte) Christensen of Ada and their children, Alex and Jake, and Joel (Annalisa) Christensen of Battle Creek and their children, Rachel and Luke; sisters, Irene Eldridge of Stanton and Joanne Denton of Ensley Center; cousin, Frank OBoyle of Alma; and many other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband, Carl, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Marian Therkildsen, Ruth Horton, and Doris Horton. Elvira's family wishes to express its sincere thanks to all the caregivers at Masonic Pathways for their kindness and compassion. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, April 3, 2014 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Rev. Betsy Kamphuis and Rev. Gary Hansen officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville. Private interment will be in Little Denmark Cemetery, Gowen. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church. |
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There are currently 14 condolences.
Barry Kirkpatrick
Saturday April 12, 2014 at
11:04 AM
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Tom, Mark & Phil....thinking of you guys during your loss. Both of your parents were always very special, welcoming and supporting the neighborhood kids Elvira holds a special place in my heart. Her and Winnie have blessed us all.
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Ryan Carpenter
Thursday April 3, 2014 at
7:22 PM
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Grandma Elvira was such a special people! She truly lived for family, friends, and faith. She will be missed!
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Tim Christensen
Thursday April 3, 2014 at
11:16 AM
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I will always hold Aunt Elvira close to my heart. She always made me smile while I was growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with all that loved her.
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Kathryn Sutphen
Tuesday April 1, 2014 at
9:25 PM
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Rest in peace "grandma" Elvira. You were our favorite babysitter and I will cherish those childhood memories. I am sorry I am unable to attend the funeral but I am thinking of you!
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Mel Bauman
Tuesday April 1, 2014 at
9:09 PM
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My sincere sympathy goes out to the Christensen family. I remember the Voss reunions and also going out to Greenville with my family when I was a young guy. Elvire was a wonderful person and she will be missed by many.
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Rebecca Ebb-Speese
Tuesday April 1, 2014 at
8:09 PM
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My sympathy's are with you on the loss of Elvira. I have so many fond memories of her from my early years in ministry at Settlement and then in the years that she was at MapleCreek. My prayers are with you.
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Barb & Kirk Perry
Tuesday April 1, 2014 at
7:26 PM
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Dear Tom and Family,
We are sorry to hear of your mom's passing. We always looked forward to seeing her when we visited St. Paul's! She was a wonderful lady and she will be missed.
Love and Prayers, Barb & Kirk
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Doug Berry
Tuesday April 1, 2014 at
5:05 PM
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My condolences to the family. I have many fine memories of the Christensen family at St Paul's. Elvira was my Sunday school teacher. I admired her greatly. My family was blessed knowing Carl and Elvira.
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Bob and Pam Hemmes
Tuesday April 1, 2014 at
2:18 PM
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Many fond memories of this wonderful woman...Your presence will be missed Aunt Elvira...Tom, Mark and Phil, you have my deepest Sympathy. Uncle Carl has waited a long time for this moment...Blessings all...e
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Connie & Lee Hansen
Monday March 31, 2014 at
11:55 PM
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Sending our love and thoughts to Elivira's family...wish we could be there in person, but our trip back to Mi delayed by family matters...Elivira and Carl stayed with our Tim and Kris when we went to Mexico for Lee's work...a few years ago...in our thoughts and prayers..
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Kevin Christensen
Monday March 31, 2014 at
10:39 PM
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I have great memories of Aunt Elvira and Uncle Carl from my childhood. Whether is was after church in the St. Paul basement, in their living room or at family gatherings, they were always kind, sharing and loving. Jody, Ingrid and my thoughts are with you all. Peace be with you.
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Tom and BJ Christensen
Monday March 31, 2014 at
9:33 PM
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Thank you to all who knew and loved Elvira.
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Jon and Joyce Wise
Monday March 31, 2014 at
9:32 PM
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Tom, Mark, and Phil,
You and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. Your mother was a wonderful Christian and a lifelong friend to my mother. She was a special lady, and her memory will live in our hearts forever.
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Lynn Cooper
Monday March 31, 2014 at
8:47 PM
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Elvira was truly a great friend of my family, she and grandma (Eva Bidstrup) were very close. I always enjoyed talking with Elvira, such a sweet and thoughtful person and full of wonderful stories and great laughs. She will be missed. Blessings to the entire family. I won't be able to join you for the service as I am in Colorado right now but you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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