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Ned Christensen Obituary
Ned Lewis Christensen, 75, of Bountiful, UT passed away on November 13, 2012.
Survived by his wife, Carla; children, Vicki Pyne, Jeff Christensen and Michelle McClain; 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren, and sister, Mona Lee Farr.
Born in Levan, UT and raised in Rose Park, he graduated from West High School and the University of Utah. He served in the Northern Far East Mission in Japan. He married Carla Maxfield in the Logan Temple on August 4, 1960. He was a CPA and had a full career as a Special Agent with the FBI. A favorite part of his career was serving as a Legal Attache at the American Embassy in Tokyo, Japan. Upon retirement, he served as Mission President of the Japan, Sapporro Mission from 1991-1994. He served with the Perpetual Education Fund and as a Bountiful Temple ordinance worker. He loved the youth of the church. His grandchildren were a great highlight of his life, just as his wife and his children brought him his greatest joy.
Viewing, Fri., Nov. 16, 6-8 pm at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 295 N. Main St., Bountiful, UT. Viewing, Sat., Nov. 17, 9-10 am followed by a Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m., Mueller Park Stake Center, 1800 E. Mueller Park Rd., Bountiful, UT.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ned Christensen
Elder and Sister Rose
December 10, 2012
Love from South Africa
Robert and Connie Rose
November 21, 2012
Carla,
Bob and I received the news here in Johannesburg, SA and were so grateful that we got to see you and Ned at the 4th of July picnic. You are both great people. We know that you have wonderful memories and experiences that will bring you joy and comfort in the years ahead. Keep up with your painting and your ambitious service. We know that wonderful things await you in the years ahead.
We are so grateful that we knew Ned. You are both examples to us in our lives.
Love, Bob and Connie Rose
Love from South Africa
Robert and Connie Rose
November 21, 2012
Carla,
Bob and I received the news here in Johannesburg, SA and were so grateful that we got to see you and Ned at the 4th of July picnic. You are both great people. We know that you have wonderful memories and experiences that will bring you joy and comfort in the years ahead. Keep up with your painting and your ambitious service. We know that wonderful things await you in the years ahead.
We are so grateful that we knew Ned. You are both examples to us in our lives.
Love, Bob and Connie Rose
Dave Holbrook
November 19, 2012
Dear Sister Christensen,
I am so sorry to hear of President Christensen's passing. It breaks my heart. Even though I haven't stayed in touch, you two are still a big part of my life. My mind often reflects on the counsel and love that you two provided to me. My family would not be what it is without the both of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Dave Holbrook
Carol Christensen
November 18, 2012
Dear Carla,
We were so sad to hear of Ned's passing! We grieve with you, Vicki, Jeff and Michelle. Understanding, so very well, the depth of your loss.
May God bless and keep you!
Love, Carol
Dale and Deanne Harris
November 17, 2012
Dear Sister Christensen,
Our son Travis Harris served in the Japan Sapparo mission under the direction of you and President Christensen. Travis is now serving our country in Afghanistan as a Apache Helicopter Pilot. We let him know of the passing of Brother Christensen and he wanted us to write and send his love and appreciation. He wished he could have been to the funeral to return the support and love that you gave to him as a young man. You both touched his life so much and he wanted to also thank you for that special spirit that you gave to the missionaries during your service to the Lord.
Dave Bjarnason
November 17, 2012
Christensen Dendobuchosan,
We will miss you! It was an honor to serve with you in Japan. I learned much from your example of kindness, love, and fierce determination.
Love,
Bjarnason Choro
November 17, 2012
Carla, I was sadden to hear that Ned had passed away. I have the greatest respect for Ned. He was my Supervisor for a year or two hear in Salt Lake. We enjoyed many discussions about Church and life in general (I'm sure we talked about the Bureau once in awhile too). I am grateful for those choice moments and will always remember Ned. He is a giant in my view and has been one of those special people that have had an influence in my life. I am sorry for your lose. I am grateful for the plan of salvation. May the Lord bless and extended to you His tender mercies. Steve Clark
W Don ROGERS
November 17, 2012
Dear Carla,
I was saddened to learn of Ned's passing. He was great man who stood the tests of mortality with dignity and great courage.
Ned was one of my Supervisors at the Salt Lake FBI office. He always treated me with kindness and respect. I like him a lot, and appreciated his council and leadership as we both worked in the FBI. If there is any way I may be of help now or in the future, please call on me.
Your friend - Don Rogers, Alpine
Michelle Christensen Anderson
November 17, 2012
Dear Carla,
I'm so sorry to hear about Ned's passing. I am so thankful to both of you for the
kindness and love you have
shown my parents throughout
the years, but especially since
my parents return from
Switzerland. Your endless
dedication and love has
brightened my parents' day.
You have truly been a blessing
to all of our family. We love
you and know that you will be
with Ned again one day. Thank you for your joyful spirits
and thinking of all of us, even
when Ned was not feeling well
himself. We love you!
Jim and Shirley Ann Kohler
November 16, 2012
Carla and Family,
We were saddened to learn of Ned's passing. You both were good friends and great examples to our family while we lived in Bountiful. We will always remember your compassionate service to us when we lost family members, your caring was a hallmark of your lives. May your family be blessed with sweet memories of Ned as he showed his love for others.
Kathryn Stathis
November 16, 2012
Thinking of you and your family at this time being in Japan was a wonderful time in my life . Thanks for all of your service.
Greg Hoch
November 16, 2012
Sis. Christensen,
So sad to hear about your loss. You're a sweet lady and I always admired you when we were missionaries in Japan. Love, Greg Hoch
November 16, 2012
Carla, sorry to hear of Ned's passing. I worked closely with him at Church Security and enjoyed his positive attitude, cheerful personality and willingness to help. Floyd Ledford
Emily Winters Yungfleisch
November 15, 2012
Dear Christensen Shimai (Carla) - I was so sad to get the news of Christensen dendobuchosan's passing. The two of you impacted my life greatly. It was an honor to serve with you in Sapporo. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Carvel & Bonnie Shaffer
November 15, 2012
Dear Carla: We send you our love and prayers at this tender time in your life. We appreciate the friendship you and Ned extended to us. May you be blessed and comforted -- so grateful that Families are Forever.
Chuck and Nancy Rose
November 15, 2012
Carla and family, Nancy and I were saddened to hear that Ned had passed away. I worked with Ned at the Church Security Department and had many enjoyable conversations with him. We pray that you will feel the encircling arms of the Savior's love at this time of your loss. Chuck and Nancy Rose.
Gordon Nebeker
November 15, 2012
Dearest Carla,
I am so sorry to hear of Ned's passing. I will always remember with great fondness the many wonderful times we all shared together in Tokyo and what great examples you both were and always will be. He was a wonderful man and we will all miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and I only wish I could be there in person to give you all a hug. Hope to see you again soon.
Love,
Wayne & LaRean Shaffer
November 15, 2012
We were so sad to hear of the passing of President Christensen. Our son, Dustyn Shaffer, treasured his friendship, love, and direction while serving in the missionfield and over the years as they have golfed and spent time together. As parents, we so appreciate all that President Christensen and you, Sister Christensen, have been and are to our son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Wayne and LaRean Shaffer
Don & Nolq Swenson
November 15, 2012
Dear Carla, We send you our fondest feelings of love and sympathy for you and your family at this time. We could not believe the news that Ned had passed on. We will miss him and his cheerful and loving spirit. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Doug Knighton
November 15, 2012
Thank you for your service as Mission President! You made an impact on many of our lives. I have frequently used your example of steadfastness in the Gospel to inspire myself and others. It was an honor to serve with you. Even though I didn't get to see you since my wedding day, I have come to think of you as my Mission Father rather than Mission President. Thank you so much, my life was blessed.
Tey and Scott West
November 15, 2012
Our Dearest Carla,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of profound loss. We will miss the smiles and neighborly waves we exchanged having you both as our neighbors for twenty years. Words are so inadequate to express our eternal love and gratitude for having been so blessed to have you and Ned in our lives.
May Gods love embrace you and His Holy Spirit comfort you and your dear family.
We love so!!!!
November 15, 2012
Carla and family, I worked with Ned when he was with the Church Security Department. I have always appreicated the guidance Ned gave me regarding my retirement planning and finances. He will be missed. May the Lord comforting spirit be with you and your family. Marty Derrick
Mary Brady
November 15, 2012
Dear Carla and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Ned's passing. We are so blessed to know of the great plan of Salvation. We extend our love to you. Sister Mary and Elder Robert Brady, Mukah, East Malaysia
Dallas Petersen
November 14, 2012
It was an honor to serve with President Ned Christensen and Sister Christensen in the Japan Sapporo Mission. Their example of faithful service and tireless love set me on a path of discipleship that continues to affect me and my family.
Sister Christensen, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are loved.
Bryce Christensen
November 14, 2012
Please accept our love and sympathy at this time of loss. May our Heavenly Father's choicest blessings be yours.
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