Bill Christensen

November 28, 2014

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Bill Christensen, 75, passed away Friday, November 28, 2014 at the Community Living Center at the VA Hospital in Des Moines. He was born September 7, 1939 to Hans and Vivian Christensen on the farm north of Bridgewater, Iowa.

Bill graduated from high school and served in the US Navy. He owned and operated Christensen Construction as a general contractor for many years in Des Moines. Bill was a member of Elks Lodge 2752 and enjoyed fishing and gardening. His greatest love was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren whom he adored.

Bill is survived by his children, Ricky Christensen, Tony (Janet) Christensen, Pamela (John) Kinsey, and Todd (Jolene) Christensen; grandchildren, Carrie Johnson, Kelsey Oakley, Alex Garrett, Megan Abild, Conner Christensen, Mallory Adams, Shawn Christensen, and Taylor Christensen; siblings, Jim Christensen, Larry Christensen, Skip Christensen, and Judy Warrior; and many nieces, nephews, and beloved friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley Ann Christensen; son, Michael Christensen; and siblings, Ken Christensen, Bud Christensen, Harold Christensen, Ruth Shetley, Margaret Kerr, Dean Christensen, Phyllis Lewis, and Shirley Benton.

Family will greet friends from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday December 4, 2014 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines with a prayer service at 6 p.m. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Grant Cemetery near Grant, Iowa.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family which will be donated to the Community Living Center at the VA Hospital in Des Moines at a later time. We would like to express our gratitude to the doctors and nurses at the VA Hospital for their kindness and care of Bill.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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