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1937
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2016
Viva Christiansen Obituary
Viva Ann Wheelis Christiansen left our world at the age of 78 on March 25th. Vi was dear to hundreds. She enjoyed a long and successful career in nursing as an R.N. and B.S.N. and later served as President of Pineglades, where she was a beloved neighbor. Vi is survived by her husband, Ray L. (Chris) Christiansen; daughter Ronda Christiansen; son Ray L. Christiansen, Jr.; grandchildren Melissa and Brandon Christiansen; sisters Mary Brunson and Sue Crow; and brother Bobby Wheelis. Family, friends, and neighbors will gather on May 7th at 11 A.M in Pineglades Park on Euclid Street to celebrate her life. Please RSVP for seating at 407-924-9520.
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Memories and Condolences
for Viva Christiansen
May 2, 2016
May the God who gives hope fill you with all joy and peace.Rom. 15:13
May 1, 2016
Viva was my roommate in nursing school. May your loving memories of her keep you blessed and grateful to have had her in your life.
Lois Dutton
Delila H
May 1, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Vi was a wonderful woman with such a sweet, caring soul. May God be with all of you during this difficult time.
April 30, 2016
May God continue to strengthen you.
April 30, 2016
I am sorry for your loss.
April 30, 2016
I wont be at the memorial. I will be at my son's family in Atlanta for Mother's Day. Rhonda and Ray it will be a sad Mothers Day for you. I will miss Vi ,I loved her and will have no one to"boss me around"
April 30, 2016
So sorry I will miss the memorial. I will be at my Son's family in Atlanta for Mother's Day. Rhonda and Ray it will be a sad Mothers Day for you. will miss Viva so much, loved her.....and no on to "boss me around"
Courtney Cordova
April 29, 2016
She was one of my favorites. Will miss her. Courtney
April 29, 2016
I am sorry for your loss.
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