Mary Jane Christensen, age 97, of the Tellico Village, is now dancing in heaven after dying peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on October 28, 2020.
Mary and Len raised their family in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mary was a stay at home mom who was devoted to her husband and family. She had the gift of hospitality and everyone always felt welcome in their home. She loved to entertain, dance, swim, bike, ski and travel, and enjoyed many family vacations.
Preceded in death by Son, Gregory Christensen, Parents Alfrieda and William Rathbun, Husband of 63 years, Leonard Christensen, Sisters Penny Newton and Beverly Hannon, Brother William Rathbun, Great Granddaughter Tiana Winger.∼Mary Jane Christensen, age 97, of the Tellico Village, is now dancing in heaven after dying peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on October 28, 2020.
Mary and Len raised their family in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mary was a stay at home mom who was devoted to her husband and family. She had the gift of hospitality and everyone always felt welcome in their home. She loved to entertain, dance, swim, bike, ski and travel, and enjoyed many family vacations.
Following Len’s retirement, they made their home in Arizona and enjoyed life in the desert; but eventually moved back to Minnesota to be closer to family. After losing her husband and being diagnosed with advanced glaucoma, Mary moved to Tennessee to be near her daughter, Toby. The Neighborhood in Tellico Village became her new home for the next 8 years. Her blindness may have slowed her down but it didn’t keep her from living life to the fullest. In spite of her circumstances, Mary never lost her positive nature or thankful attitude.
Church was a priority in her life and that didn’t change for Mary when she moved to Tennessee. Sundays were always a highlight and she quickly became a member and faithful attender of First Baptist Church of Tellico Village. She was full of love for Jesus, her family and friends and was loved by all who knew her.
It was such a blessing that Mary was able to move to Grace Home Care Manor in Knoxville where she lived out the last 2 months of her life. She was able to enjoy many visits with family before congestive heart failure finally took its toll. She will be missed!
Preceded in death by Son, Gregory Christensen, Parents Alfrieda and William Rathbun, Husband of 63 years, Leonard Christensen, Sisters Penny Newton and Beverly Hannon, Brother William Rathbun, Great Granddaughter Tiana Winger.
Survived by: sister, Virginia Kavanagh; children, Jeff Christensen (LeAnne), Toby Jensen (Doug passed away March 2020), Jill Winger (Mark); grandchildren, Jesse Jensen (Heidi), Tracy Sprout (Joe), Luke Winger (Daviana), Lindsey Ervin (Reese) and 14 great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held at: First Baptist Church in Tellico Village on Wednesday, November 4th at 1:00pm. Refreshments following service.
Mary and Len raised their family in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mary was a stay at home mom who was devoted to her husband and family. She had the gift of hospitality and everyone always felt welcome in their home. She loved to entertain, dance, swim, bike, ski and travel, and enjoyed many family vacations.
Preceded in death by Son, Gregory Christensen, Parents Alfrieda and William Rathbun, Husband of 63 years, Leonard Christensen, Sisters Penny Newton and Beverly Hannon, Brother William Rathbun, Great Granddaughter Tiana Winger.∼Mary Jane Christensen, age 97, of the Tellico Village, is now dancing in heaven after dying peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on October 28, 2020.
Mary and Len raised their family in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mary was a stay at home mom who was devoted to her husband and family. She had the gift of hospitality and everyone always felt welcome in their home. She loved to entertain, dance, swim, bike, ski and travel, and enjoyed many family vacations.
Following Len’s retirement, they made their home in Arizona and enjoyed life in the desert; but eventually moved back to Minnesota to be closer to family. After losing her husband and being diagnosed with advanced glaucoma, Mary moved to Tennessee to be near her daughter, Toby. The Neighborhood in Tellico Village became her new home for the next 8 years. Her blindness may have slowed her down but it didn’t keep her from living life to the fullest. In spite of her circumstances, Mary never lost her positive nature or thankful attitude.
Church was a priority in her life and that didn’t change for Mary when she moved to Tennessee. Sundays were always a highlight and she quickly became a member and faithful attender of First Baptist Church of Tellico Village. She was full of love for Jesus, her family and friends and was loved by all who knew her.
It was such a blessing that Mary was able to move to Grace Home Care Manor in Knoxville where she lived out the last 2 months of her life. She was able to enjoy many visits with family before congestive heart failure finally took its toll. She will be missed!
Preceded in death by Son, Gregory Christensen, Parents Alfrieda and William Rathbun, Husband of 63 years, Leonard Christensen, Sisters Penny Newton and Beverly Hannon, Brother William Rathbun, Great Granddaughter Tiana Winger.
Survived by: sister, Virginia Kavanagh; children, Jeff Christensen (LeAnne), Toby Jensen (Doug passed away March 2020), Jill Winger (Mark); grandchildren, Jesse Jensen (Heidi), Tracy Sprout (Joe), Luke Winger (Daviana), Lindsey Ervin (Reese) and 14 great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held at: First Baptist Church in Tellico Village on Wednesday, November 4th at 1:00pm. Refreshments following service.
Mary Jane Christensen, age 97, of the Tellico Village, is now dancing in heaven after dying peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on October 28, 2020.
Mary and Len raised their family in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mary was a stay at home mom who was devoted to her husband and family. She had the gift of hospitality and everyone always felt welcome in their home. She loved to entertain, dance, swim, bike, ski and travel, and enjoyed many family vacations.
Preceded in death by Son, Gregory Christensen, Parents Alfrieda and William Rathbun, Husband of 63 years, Leonard Christensen, Sisters Penny Newton and Beverly Hannon, Brother William Rathbun, Great Granddaughter Tiana Winger.∼Mary Jane Christensen, age 97, of the Tellico Village, is now dancing in heaven after dying peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on October 28, 2020.
Mary and Len raised their family in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mary was a stay at home mom who was devoted to her husband and family. She had the gift of hospitality and everyone always felt welcome in their home. She loved to entertain, dance, swim, bike, ski and travel, and enjoyed many family vacations.
Following Len’s retirement, they made their home in Arizona and enjoyed life in the desert; but eventually moved back to Minnesota to be closer to family. After losing her husband and being diagnosed with advanced glaucoma, Mary moved to Tennessee to be near her daughter, Toby. The Neighborhood in Tellico Village became her new home for the next 8 years. Her blindness may have slowed her down but it didn’t keep her from living life to the fullest. In spite of her circumstances, Mary never lost her positive nature or thankful attitude.
Church was a priority in her life and that didn’t change for Mary when she moved to Tennessee. Sundays were always a highlight and she quickly became a member and faithful attender of First Baptist Church of Tellico Village. She was full of love for Jesus, her family and friends and was loved by all who knew her.
It was such a blessing that Mary was able to move to Grace Home Care Manor in Knoxville where she lived out the last 2 months of her life. She was able to enjoy many visits with family before congestive heart failure finally took its toll. She will be missed!
Preceded in death by Son, Gregory Christensen, Parents Alfrieda and William Rathbun, Husband of 63 years, Leonard Christensen, Sisters Penny Newton and Beverly Hannon, Brother William Rathbun, Great Granddaughter Tiana Winger.
Survived by: sister, Virginia Kavanagh; children, Jeff Christensen (LeAnne), Toby Jensen (Doug passed away March 2020), Jill Winger (Mark); grandchildren, Jesse Jensen (Heidi), Tracy Sprout (Joe), Luke Winger (Daviana), Lindsey Ervin (Reese) and 14 great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held at: First Baptist Church in Tellico Village on Wednesday, November 4th at 1:00pm. Refreshments following service.
Mary and Len raised their family in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mary was a stay at home mom who was devoted to her husband and family. She had the gift of hospitality and everyone always felt welcome in their home. She loved to entertain, dance, swim, bike, ski and travel, and enjoyed many family vacations.
Preceded in death by Son, Gregory Christensen, Parents Alfrieda and William Rathbun, Husband of 63 years, Leonard Christensen, Sisters Penny Newton and Beverly Hannon, Brother William Rathbun, Great Granddaughter Tiana Winger.∼Mary Jane Christensen, age 97, of the Tellico Village, is now dancing in heaven after dying peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on October 28, 2020.
Mary and Len raised their family in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mary was a stay at home mom who was devoted to her husband and family. She had the gift of hospitality and everyone always felt welcome in their home. She loved to entertain, dance, swim, bike, ski and travel, and enjoyed many family vacations.
Following Len’s retirement, they made their home in Arizona and enjoyed life in the desert; but eventually moved back to Minnesota to be closer to family. After losing her husband and being diagnosed with advanced glaucoma, Mary moved to Tennessee to be near her daughter, Toby. The Neighborhood in Tellico Village became her new home for the next 8 years. Her blindness may have slowed her down but it didn’t keep her from living life to the fullest. In spite of her circumstances, Mary never lost her positive nature or thankful attitude.
Church was a priority in her life and that didn’t change for Mary when she moved to Tennessee. Sundays were always a highlight and she quickly became a member and faithful attender of First Baptist Church of Tellico Village. She was full of love for Jesus, her family and friends and was loved by all who knew her.
It was such a blessing that Mary was able to move to Grace Home Care Manor in Knoxville where she lived out the last 2 months of her life. She was able to enjoy many visits with family before congestive heart failure finally took its toll. She will be missed!
Preceded in death by Son, Gregory Christensen, Parents Alfrieda and William Rathbun, Husband of 63 years, Leonard Christensen, Sisters Penny Newton and Beverly Hannon, Brother William Rathbun, Great Granddaughter Tiana Winger.
Survived by: sister, Virginia Kavanagh; children, Jeff Christensen (LeAnne), Toby Jensen (Doug passed away March 2020), Jill Winger (Mark); grandchildren, Jesse Jensen (Heidi), Tracy Sprout (Joe), Luke Winger (Daviana), Lindsey Ervin (Reese) and 14 great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held at: First Baptist Church in Tellico Village on Wednesday, November 4th at 1:00pm. Refreshments following service.
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Interment: 11/13/2020
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