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Bruce Christensen Obituary

Bruce Ferrel Christensen, 73, died peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, in Redlands, Calif. He was born in Durango, Colo., to Ora Taylor and Ferrel Christensen. He was the second of three children. He was a long-time resident of Farmington, where he grew up and worked in the family business, Tri-City Transfer and Storage, from a young age. He and his brother, Brent Christensen, took over the business when his father retired.
He served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day-Saints in Southern Australian Mission from 1960 to 1962. He served in the local LDS church for years in various leadership positions and later served in the LDS Redlands, Calif., Temple, with wife, Nancy. He met the love of his life, Nancy Fathers, while serving his mission. They just celebrated their golden 50th wedding anniversary, June 28, 2013.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy, and his children, Scott and Shari Christensen; Mark and Julie Christensen; Ann-Marie and Dean Simmonds; and Bradley Christensen and 11 grandchildren; and by Bruce's brother, William Brent Christensen and his wife, Karen.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra Christensen; his parents, Ora and Ferrel Christensen; and his sister, Erlene Richards.
A funeral service will be 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4410 College Blvd. in Farmington.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to LDS Church mission fund or the ASPCA.
Bruce's care is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St. in Farmington, 505-325-8688. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com.

Published by Farmington Daily Times from Aug. 20 to Aug. 30, 2013.
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FYI MY NAME WAS SPELLED INCORRECTLY. My condolence to Bruces' family! Bruce Holiday Sr.

Bruce Holiday

August 29, 2013

Dear Nancy and Family,
Bruce was a positive influence in my life. He was happy, hard working, and always had good things to say. It was a shock to hear of his passing. May you be comforted at this difficult time and the empty days to come. With love, Patsy McGee

August 27, 2013

Sorry for your loss. Bruce was a good man. I knew him a long time ago and I can't say we were close but I can say he was a gentle man!

Bruce Hoiday

August 25, 2013

A wonderful husband to my very dear cousin Nancy for 50 golden years. Bruce was such a kind & loving man to his children & grandchildren & all who knew him. We will always remember the good times we'd have together & the laugher on our visits with him. Fond memories we will cherish forever in our hearts. Love Dawn, Ron & Family

Dawn Hollibone

August 23, 2013

May God bless and comfort you at this time and hold you close with his love.

Bill and Doreen Bloomfield

August 20, 2013

To dearest Nancy & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. We send our love and strength to you all. Please know that we love you dearly. Hugs all-round!
Larry, Carolyn, Harry & Hollianne Hallam xoxo

Carolyn Hallam

August 18, 2013

Dear Nancy and family,
We are thinking of you at this difficult time and sending prayers your way. We remember Bruce with such love as you were all wonderful neighbors while we lived in Farmington. I have really enjoyed my email correspondence with Bruce since we moved over here to Perth. I know he enjoyed the pictures I sent; showing how much Perth has grown/changed. He loved his family so dearly and dedicated himself to serving you and serving others. He will be missed but I am certain the Lord has another work for him to do on the other side. Move forward with faith and you will be together again.

With love and sympathy,
Tari, Allen and Kendra Davis

Tari Davis

August 18, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. I know that time keeps us from those we love that have passed but someday we will all be with them. I know Bruce is having a wonderful reunion with his sister, parents, Mike, and all others whom he loves that have passed before him. My love to you all.

Lisa Richards

August 17, 2013

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