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Elinor Christianson Obituary

Christianson, Elinor D. Roosevelt Park Elinor Dorothy Christianson, age 98, passed away Tuesday morning, August 11, 2015. She was born December 11, 1916 in Muskegon to Tobias and Ellen (Lund) Reinertson. Elinor was a 1935 graduate of Muskegon Heights High School. On November 2, 1940 she married Parence K. Christianson in Muskegon and he preceded her in death on November 3, 1962. Elinor had worked as a secretary at Weber Lumber Company for 40 years before retiring in 2004. She was a former active member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and was most recently a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. One of her favorite past times was traveling, and she traveled extensively with family and friends. SURVIVORS include 3 children: Lynn Ruhl of Spring Lake, Roger (Carol) Christianson of Jenison, Mark (Carla) Christianson of Caledonia; 5 grandchildren: Christopher (Katherine) Ruhl, Craig Ruhl, Courtney Ruhl, David (Vanessa) Christianson, Maria (Andrew) Bertrand; 6 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Elinor was also preceded in death by 6 brothers, 2 sisters, and her son-in-law, William Ruhl. SERVICES will be 11:00 AM Friday, August 14, 2015 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 15395 Rannes, Spring Lake, MI 49456, with the Rev. Michael Goers officiating. VISITATION will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place in Mona View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Muskegon. Share memories with the family at their On-line Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey St., (231) 798-1100

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Published by Muskegon Chronicle from Aug. 12 to Aug. 13, 2015.

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Ethel Dahms

August 17, 2015

My family worshipped with Elinor and her
family in 1953 and until it closed. We
then went to Grace Lutheran and happy with remodeling. Now In Portage Mi at.James Luth. My prayers to all.

August 14, 2015

God bless you all. Our prayers and sympathies. Mary and Carl Mooney

August 13, 2015

With Heartfelt sympathy . (Romans 15:33)

Henry and Mary Venema

August 13, 2015

Roger and Carol, so sorry to hear about your Moms passing. What a treasured legacy she has left to you living well into her 90's. Praying for you and your family to feel the comfort and peace only God can give us.

Deb Mustard

August 13, 2015

To all the family, I had the pleasure of knowing Elinor through my dear son in law Christopher. I will treasure the few times our paths crossed celebrating those precious family events...showers, wedding and birthdays. You were all blessed to have her with you for so many years. My deepest impression was her vitality and twinkle in her eyes. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

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