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WAYNE CHRISTOPHERSON Obituary

Born in Provo, Utah on April 17, 1934, the youngest of nine children, he passed away at home in Fresno, surrounded by family on November 8, 2012. Wayne married his sweetheart, Gloria, on June 9, 1956. They have four sons. He served honorably in the Army Reserve and the Navy during the Korean War. He then served in the Air National Guard 144th FlW until his retirement in 1994. He was an active member of the LDS Church. His greatest joy came from experiencing the lives of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. His friendliness was felt by every person he met. He is survived by his wife, Gloria; his sons and their wives, James and Julie, Bruce, Kevin and Debbie, Robb and Kari; and 22 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 3375 W. Sierra Ave., in the LDS Church, Fresno, Ca, on Saturday, November 17, 2012, at 10 a.m.

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Published by Fresno Bee from Nov. 15 to Nov. 16, 2012.

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November 24, 2012

Bruce, Gloria and all; His imprint lives in every heart and soul that had the privilege of knowing him..may his memory bring tears of joy! smiles to laughter! sincerely,Ellen Almgren

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