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Elsie Christensen Obituary
Cherished wife of Harvey L. Christensen for over 56 years. Devoted mom of Karen E. Christensen and Harvey F. Christensen and his wife Catherine and adoring grandmother to their children Ryan, Joshua, and Annette. Beloved sister of William F. Terheyden and his wife Jean and loving aunt to their daughters Juliana and Victoria. Dearest daughter of the late Ferdinand and Elsie Terheyden. A native of San Francisco. Born on May Day, May 1, 1929. Alumna of Notre Dame Des Victoires (NDV) grammar school; St. Brigid's High School; Dominican University San Rafael CA, Class of 1950 (BA); San Francisco State University, Masters 1956, Specialized Teaching Credentials. San Francisco Unified School District teacher of 20 years in secondary education; and special education and teaching resource specialist at El Dorado Elementary. She was an extraordinary teacher, giving extra attention to all her students' K-5 reading, her students, parents and community around her. Fifty-year member of Auxiliary of Little Children's Aid. Past member of St. Ignatius College Prep mothers club. Former parishioner of Our Lady of Mercy in Daly City, CA. In 1999 Elsie and her husband Harvey retired to Surprise, AZ in the Sun City Grand community where she was active in drama and art. She was a world traveler who loved to dance. Spiritual Bouquets to: Poor Clare Sisters, Immaculate Heart Monastery, 28210 Natoma Rd., Los Altos Hills, CA 94022; or Little Children's Aid, P.O. Box 31040, San Francisco, CA 94131; or Congregation of Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Benedictine Monastery, 800 N Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ, 85716. Service: Catholic funeral mass at St. Clare of Assisi, Surprise AZ, Tuesday 10 a.m. May 3; care by Camino Del Sol Funeral Chapel, Sun City West, AZ.
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May 11, 2011
Harvey and Family: Very sorry to read in the Chronicle of Elsie's death. We remember all the good times our families had in years past. Hope you both had many good retirement years together.
Nancy Kearney and Family
jerry gosland
May 6, 2011
Harvey: When you called I felt your pain. Elsie is at peace with The Lord & you both fought a heroic battle. No one could ask for a more thoughtful, caring, & loving husband & care-giver.
Your Friend Always, jerry gosland
April 30, 2011
Dear Harvey, You cared for sweet Elsie so tenderly during the difficult months. She was a beautiful, talented and loving Lady who will be missed.
God Bless, Dick & Barbara O'Donnell
April 30, 2011
Harvey , so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers go to you and the family God Bless-Vincent Boyle ( Sacred Heart Grammar)
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