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Virginia Christensen Obituary

Virginia Ann Christensen, age 80, of Gardnerville, NV, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2010 at her home. She is survived by her husband, Richard Christensen of 59 years; two children, Richard (Janice) and Claudia; four grandchildren, Jennifer (Christian), Kimmie, Erik and Brianne; brother, Michael Gavin; and sister in-law, Elsie Edwins. She was born August 14, 1930 to Thomas Neal and Virginia Balboa. Virginia was raised in San Pedro, CA where she met and married her soul mate, Richard Christensen on June 9, 1951. After raising their children, Richard and Virginia moved to Gardnerville, NV where they spent the next 30 years cherishing life together. Virginia was a beloved wife, mother and nana. Virginia was a highly honored member of the llama community. She was a loving caretaker of her family and animals. She was very passionate about her horses and llamas, working on her farm and home, baking and cooking, jazzercise, sharing her undeniable wisdom and being the greatest nana ever. Memorial services will be held Saturday, November 13 at 9:00 a.m. at Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Visitation will be held Friday, November 12 between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Green Hills Memorial Park. Please sign the guestbook at www.dailybreeze.com/obits.

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Published by Daily Breeze on Nov. 11, 2010.

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Adrienne Hochee

February 7, 2011

I am so shocked to hear of Virginia's passing. She was a grand lady and a great mentor to so many in the llama community. Virginia and I used to talk about the wonderful old Arabians that we loved. We will sorely miss her.
God speed, Dear One.

Claudia

November 17, 2010

Love you My wonderful Momma...going to miss you so very much. You're the "BEST"

Kimmie

November 17, 2010

I love you Nana. Thank you for making life much more beautiful!!!

Claudia

November 15, 2010

I Love you Mom....Your the greatest Mom ever and I will miss you so very much....Rest in peace

November 13, 2010

Dear Dick, Rick and Claudia,
Please accept our most sincere condolences. It was wonderful to hear from you and Virginia when our father passed away in April. We have wonderful memories from our time together at River Lodge. Please know that our hearts go out to you and your family. Sincerely, Doreen Cano Steinbach and Danny Cano

Mary Beth McCormick

November 13, 2010

My most heart-felt sympathies are with you Dick and your family. Virginia will be greatly missed -- she was a most caring friend and mentor. The llama community will truly miss her.

Alaine Byers

November 12, 2010

My deepest condolences to the Christensen family. Virginia was a grand lady, my teacher, my friend. An original and an inspiration in the llama community. We have all gained from her presence in our llama community.
Alaine Byers

November 12, 2010

Dear Richard, Richard Jr, Claudia and family,

You may not remember me, but my brother Bob and I grew up with you on 26th Street in San Pedro. We were part of the Simpson Family. (I'm Susan)

We both have fond memories of all of you. Your wife/mom and our mom and dad were friends as well as neighbors. Those were the days when "moms were always at home" watching all of us in the neighborhood. Believe it or not, my husband and I live in the Simpson family house on 26th Street. When our mom died in 1999 Bob and I agreed that it would be a fine idea for me and my husband to move "home".

Bob and I both have fond memories of all of you and we know the sadness you are feeling. Please know that our hearts go out to all of you at this very difficult time.

Our Love to all of you,
Susan Simpson Thomas and Bob Simpson

November 12, 2010

Virginia was one of a kind, never to be replaced. I know there will be a lot of people who will miss her. Dick, my thoughts and prayers are with you, thank you for allowing me to stay in your home and become a part of your lives.
Julie Heggie/Laramie, Wyoming

Vince Cracchiolo

November 12, 2010

To my e-mail pen pal,
I will miss you
May you rest in a place far better than you have ever known

Vince

November 12, 2010

She is the best ever...

Stacey Elkins

November 12, 2010

Dear Claudia, Rick and family: My deepest condolences to you and your family. Claudia, I wish we had made that river run last summer so I could have seen your mom again after 35 years.

Barb Harris

November 12, 2010

My heart felt condolences to Virginia's family. She will be deeply missed by all of us in the llama community. Her legacy will carry on in our community for a very long time.

Jessica Stumbaugh-Bolitho

November 11, 2010

Dear Claudia, Rick and Family:

My deepest condolences to you and your family.

November 11, 2010

I love you soooooo muuuccchhhh my Nana.

Megan Boos

November 11, 2010

Dear Christensen family. I never had the please of meeting Virginia, but I have had the pleasure to have known all of you. My deepest sympathies to her family. Rick, Claudia, Kimmy, Jennifer and all. Thinking about all of you.

Camille Fulminante-Cagle

November 11, 2010

I am truly sorry for your loss..I knew Claudia's mom from when I was young and growing up in San Pedro..She had a huge heart and an even bigger smile..I know she will be missed by all of her family and friends..

November 11, 2010

Thankful for the chance to have met her and I know I will make her and her granddaughter proud!!!!!

Missy Wiley

November 11, 2010

Claudia,Jennifer,Kimmie & family I am so sorry for your loss I know how special and how much you loved your Nana !! Much Love and peace to you all !!! I love you !!!!

Melinda Ursich

November 11, 2010

Mrs "C", always there for everyone. I'm grateful for the time she gave us girls as teenagers,sponsoring our club at the YWCA when no one else would, dragging me along to the family vacation at the river and welcoming me to their home in Gardnerville a few summers ago. Through good and bad, she was always there for us and I'm sure Claudia and I were responsible for at least a few of those beautiful gray hairs. I know Virginia, the mother, nana, friend and especially loving wife, will be deeply missed, my sincere condolences to you all. Rest in peace Virginia.

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