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Donald Johnson “Don” Christensen

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Donald Johnson “Don” Christensen

Birth
Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho, USA
Death
15 Sep 2020 (aged 72)
Rigby, Jefferson County, Idaho, USA
Burial
Victor, Teton County, Idaho, USA Add to Map
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Don grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1966. He also attended Ricks College and Brigham Young University, where he earned his Associates Degree. On August 9, 1973, he married Pamela Marsden in Idaho Falls Temple and were later divorced. In 1990, Don married Margaret Bain and they were later divorced. In 1997, he married Roma Duffin and became a stepfather to her children, Brian, Jenny, and Alisa, and bonus grandpa to her grandchildren. He and Roma divorced in 2014. Don made his home in Idaho Falls and Ririe where he worked in music retail at Chesbro and Mike’s Music. He spent his weekends playing music gigs all over the region. A highlight of Don’s career was when he became the director of “The Hughes Brothers” live show in Branson, Missouri. He also spent eleven Christmas seasons touring with The Bar J Wranglers. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in various callings throughout the years, including ward organist, choir director, and Primary pianist. Music was his passion. Together, with his best friends, they formed the band, “The Affection Collection.” They were known throughout Eastern Idaho, recorded an album, and have spent decades performing. Don enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing tennis and softball, golfing with his dad and sons, and snow skiing. Don loved his grandchildren and kept up on all of their various activities and accomplishments. Don was survived by children Cori (Scot) Llewelyn of Orem, UT, Jeni (Matt) Clayton of Rigby, Dane (Lynzi) Christensen of Kaysville, UT, Quinn (Brooke) Christensen of Kaysville, UT, Kimball (Ashlee) Christensen of Herriman, UT; stepchildren Brian Duffin, Jenny Klingler, and Alisa Holmes, all of Idaho Falls; brother David (Norma) Christensen of Ucon; and 20 grandchildren.
Don grew up in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1966. He also attended Ricks College and Brigham Young University, where he earned his Associates Degree. On August 9, 1973, he married Pamela Marsden in Idaho Falls Temple and were later divorced. In 1990, Don married Margaret Bain and they were later divorced. In 1997, he married Roma Duffin and became a stepfather to her children, Brian, Jenny, and Alisa, and bonus grandpa to her grandchildren. He and Roma divorced in 2014. Don made his home in Idaho Falls and Ririe where he worked in music retail at Chesbro and Mike’s Music. He spent his weekends playing music gigs all over the region. A highlight of Don’s career was when he became the director of “The Hughes Brothers” live show in Branson, Missouri. He also spent eleven Christmas seasons touring with The Bar J Wranglers. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in various callings throughout the years, including ward organist, choir director, and Primary pianist. Music was his passion. Together, with his best friends, they formed the band, “The Affection Collection.” They were known throughout Eastern Idaho, recorded an album, and have spent decades performing. Don enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing tennis and softball, golfing with his dad and sons, and snow skiing. Don loved his grandchildren and kept up on all of their various activities and accomplishments. Don was survived by children Cori (Scot) Llewelyn of Orem, UT, Jeni (Matt) Clayton of Rigby, Dane (Lynzi) Christensen of Kaysville, UT, Quinn (Brooke) Christensen of Kaysville, UT, Kimball (Ashlee) Christensen of Herriman, UT; stepchildren Brian Duffin, Jenny Klingler, and Alisa Holmes, all of Idaho Falls; brother David (Norma) Christensen of Ucon; and 20 grandchildren.


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