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Steve-Christensen-Obituary

Steve Christensen

Los Angeles, California

1953 - 2018

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November 18, 1953 - June 20, 2018 Steve Christensen, who formerly served as executive editor of the Los Angeles Times Syndicate, which at its height sold more than 140 features in more than 100 countries around the world, has died. He was 64. Steve died on June 20, and the cause of death has not...

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Intense, interesting and beyond intelligent. Never forgotten. RIP

I'm very sorry to hear of Steve's passing. We were colleagues for a time at the LA Times many years ago. and I remember him as a kind man with a wonderful sense of humor. My condolences to his family and many friends.

Steve Christensen walked into the UPI Bureau in Salt Lake City one day and convinced me to hire him as a reporter. I was skeptical at first because I had other applicants with longer resumes. But Steve had charm and talent and wouldn't take no for an answer. It proved to be one of the best hires I ever made as a UPI bureau chief. He was so good, in fact, that he eventually became my boss, heading up the West Coast news division in San Francisco. Steve was the kind of guy who would roll up...

Steve hired me at the Los Angeles Times Syndicate leading to many good memories and lasting friendships. He was a leader, made work fun and generous person. My thoughts and prayers to his family.