ELIN CHRISTIANSON HOBART, IN Elin Christianson (nee Ballantyne), age 77 of Hobart, passed away June 25, 2014. She was a graduate of Hobart High School Class of 1954, received her B.A. from The University of Chicago in 1958, and her M.A. in 1961. Elin was the editor of The Hobart Herald from 1953 to 1955. She was the head librarian at the J. Walter Thompson Company from 1964 to 1968. Beginning in 1968, Elin was a library information services consultant and was an adjunct lecturer for the Indiana University and University of Chicago Library Schools. She was the editor of the Library Quarterly from 1988-1990. Elin was the author of numerous professional monographs and articles. For 42 years, Elin worked as an advocate for preserving the history of Hobart. She was president of the Hobart Historical Society from 1980-2013 and was instrumental in the effort to save Pennsy Depot. Elin was a member of the Lake County Historic Preservation Coalition. In 2013, she received the Hubert Hawkins History Award. Elin was a Past Matron of Hobart Chapter 314 Order of the Eastern Star, where she had been actively involved since 1981. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and aunt. Elin was preceded in death by her parents: Donald B. and Dorothy May (nee Dunning) Ballantyne; brother, Alexander Ballantyne. She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Stan; daughter, Erica (Joseph) Davis; son, David (Yuko) Christianson; sisters: Dorothy Eastwood and Brianne (Clarence) Lowery; and several nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to meet with Elin's family on Saturday, June 28, 2014 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7th Street, Hobart, IN. A funeral service will follow immediately at 5:00 p.m. Donations may be made to The Hobart Historical Society. www.burnsfuneral.com

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Published by The Times from Jun. 27 to Jun. 28, 2014.

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Jens-Gunnar Eikaas

July 31, 2014

We send our warmest condolences on your loss.

Doreen and Jens-Gunnar Eikaas (who used to live next door to Alice and Grant)

Sigmund Eikaas

July 28, 2014

We had the pleasure of meeting Elin and Stan on their visit to Norway several years ago, like many others of your Norwegian family. We appreciated your hospitaltity when inviting us out to dinner, and learned to know you as friendly and knowledgeable people. On behalf of all Norwegian relatives we send our condolences, and think of you Stan, your children and rest of your family being in grieve.

June 30, 2014

I am sorry for your loss. May you be comforted knowing that God will open his hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. Psalm 145:16

Martha Adams

June 27, 2014

To the family may you find comfort in knowing that the LORD JESUS is with us always.

Pat (Glynn) Dudley

June 27, 2014

My condolences to Elin's family. Though I did not know her personally I knew of her through my parent's involvement at the Hobart Historical Society. (William and Mary Glynn) When my mom passed away Elin sent my dad a beautiful letter about my mom and a personalized story about Mary Glynn's brownies. My father sent a copy of the letter to my brother and sisters and to me. It was a beautiful tribute to my mom and we cherished Elin's words. I facilitate a writing class on the healing power of words. I read Elin's letter to my participants as a perfect example of the power words received or sent can have and their impact in one's journey of grief and loss. Her words have and will continue to have impact on those
Who hear them. I do not have that same gift of words to give you about Elin but please know she touched my life with her words and will be remembered for that gift at a time my family was grieving. May you also receive precious words from those who knew her to ease your grief.

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