Magne "Kris" Kristiansen

....and there could NEVER be a better Father-in-law!!!! God rest you Papa Kris!!!

I never knew him that well since I was only 6 when he passed. What I do remember is his smile though. It made everyone feel happy and welcomed he never got to meet his new great grandson (my brother) Asher but I know he would have given so much care and love towards him as he did to everyone. Him and his smile is forever in my heart. -Love Natalie

The BEST Father -in-Law ANY ONE!!! Could ask for! BRILLIANT!! Without ever an ounce of condescension; ALWAYS and ever!! THE BENEVOLENT TEACHER!!

For this new faculty member from England, Magne was generous and kind in helping me to settle in at Texas Tech.

So sorry for your loss! I can't wait to see him again in Heaven! Much love, Suzy

brilliant student at UT Austin

Dear Aud, Sonja and Eric, I just read of Papa Kris's passing. That is what we all called him when we were kids and you all lived next year. I have such fond memories of all of you. I remember the time Kris came to my fifth grade class and gave a demonstration on lasers to my class. The school was so excited that he was coming they brought all the fifth grade classes into our classroom for the presentation. I was so proud to have brought such an amazing visitor to my school. It is a...

We keep fond memories of our "host family" (for international students) during Pierre's PhD study time in Lubbock. Magne was truly remarkable in many ways.