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Gunilla Christol Obituary

Gunilla Christol

January 10, 2025

Lincoln, California - Gunilla Viktoria Christol, of Sun City Lincoln Hills, passed away on January 10, 2025. She died unexpectedly, but peacefully at the age of 83. Originally from Sweden, she is survived by her sister, Gunvor, and by her children Sarah, Anna and Steven, and grandchildren Myles and Isaac Miller.

In 1963, Gunilla met her future husband, John Christol, when she moved to Germany. They were married in Uppsala, Sweden, in 1966 and soon moved to California. John and Gunilla retired to Sun City Lincoln Hills where they made many friends and had an incredible life for over 20 years.

Memorial Service: 02/08/2025 at 10:30 a.m. Timbers Creek Ballroom in Roseville.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Sacramento Bee from Jan. 27 to Feb. 2, 2025.

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Janet Beck

February 6, 2025

I am so sorry to hear that Gunilla is not with us any more. She was such a delight person and airways cheerful and happy. I will really miss her.

Joan Castlebary

January 28, 2025

I am shocked and saddened to hear of Gunilla´s passing. She was a wonderful friend and golf companion when I lived in Lincoln. We will all miss her caring and thoughtful personality! Joan Sprague

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