Donald H. Christensen

a Humboldt County native and lifelong Californian, died November 24 in Davis. He was 83. Don was born in Ferndale on November 28, 1926, to Helene and Harry Christiansen. He graduated from Arcata Union High School, then enlisted in the Navy. In 1950, he married Ellamarie Fanucchi of Arcata and they settled in Woodland. There, he was the manager of the historic State Theater before moving to Davis. Although Don was employed as a business manager, flowers and gardening were his passion. He was well known as a designer of wedding flowers and taught flower arranging at Davis Adult School for more than 30 years. He particularly enjoyed teaching and sharing his skills with his students. He was a founding member of the Davis Flowers Arrangers and was also a member of the Sacramento Arrangers Guild. Don was devoted to his family, attending plays, piano recitals and sporting events with his grandchildren. Don is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rie; his son, Eric Christiansen of Dixon; daughters, Donna Marqua, and her husband, Frank, of Santa Rosa, and Dana Welch, and her husband, Paul, of Davis; grandchildren, Christine Marqua, of Sunnyvale, Michael Marqua, of San Jose, and Glen, Neil and Blake Welch, of Davis. He leaves two sisters, Janice Wohlers of Eureka and Joyce Cooper of Los Molinos. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Ralph and Robert. Memorial contributions can be made to the UC Davis Arboretum, 1 Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, or a charity of the donor's choice. Please sign the guest book at www.Times-Standard.com, click obits.