Bill Christensen
November 28, 2014
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
Anna Stevens
12/04/2014
I grew up with the best neighbor a little girl could have . Every day this man would come home and I'd run right over and he's give me a stick of spearmint gum. In the winter he'd plow all the snow into one big pile and we'd make a giant snow fort out of it. I remember begging someone and anyone to take me sledding down the giant hill in his back yard. In the summer I remember picking zucchini in his giant garden (that seemed like 3 acres), eating Popsicles with the other kids. I learned how to ride a bike in his front yard. I can only remember good things because that all he was to me.
Jeremiah 29:5
Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce."
I know Gods got a giant garden up there for you Bill . Thank you for everything you did for me, you were a big part of my childhood, I look forward to meeting up with you one day, I'll never forget you. Rest in peace.
Jerry & Ronnie Hewitt
12/03/2014
Our sincere sympathy at this sad time for all of you. Remember your Dad & Mom and all of you as you attended Monroe School and participated at Unniversity Little League..We had some fun times and have lots of wonderful memories of your whole family. Jerry worked with your Dad for a while when United Air Lines was on strike. We are so sorry for your loss.
Don Dunkerson
12/02/2014
Sorry for your loss. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal
Lindy Jo Markeson (Quam)
12/02/2014
My thoughts & prayers are with the family during this sad time. I'm happy that I was able to talk & hug Bill a while back at the Christensen Reunion in Bridgewater, IA.
Bruce & Rose Richardson
12/01/2014
I m sorry for your loss. we have only known Bill a little before Todd married our daughter. We liked Bill and enjoyed visiting with him especially at Shawn's ballgames. We will miss him.
Dava James
12/01/2014
Sorry for your loss...God be with you and your family.