"I think you fished everyday when you lived in Florida"
In loving memory of
Danny Lester Christie
January 23, 1961 - October 4, 2011
Danny Lester Christie, 50 of Nevada died on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 from injuries sustained in a tragic farm accident in rural Cambridge. A celebration of his life will be held 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 8 at the Memorial Lutheran Church, 701 11th Street in Nevada with Pastor David R. Burling officiating. Burial of the cremains will follow in the Peoria Cemetery in rural Maxwell.
Danny was born on January 23, 1961 in Des Moines to Jack Lester and Catherine Marie (Gardner) Christie Jr. He was a 1979 graduate of Maxwell High School. Danny was a carpenter by trade. He moved back to Nevada in August of 2007 and had resided in Colorado, California and Florida. Danny had a passion for the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and surfing. He loved his dogs.
Danny is survived by his mother, Catherine James of Ames; ten brothers and sisters, David (Tami) Christie of Nevada, Sue Sheeler of Nevada, Mary Lou (Rick) Denton of Cambridge, Herk (Nicole) Christie of Brandon, SD, Jay (Kesha) Christie of Collins, Christy (Paul) Varnum of Ames, Marci McGinnis of Santa Barbara, CA, Michelle (Don) Finch of Ames, Stacey (Dave) Rougvie of Appleton, WI and David (Tina) James of Hutto, TX; his step-mother, Gloria Christie of Collins; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Danny was preceded in death by his father Jack Christie, Jr. on September 2, 2009, step-father Ed James in 1995, and brother-in-law John Sheeler in April of 1999.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Memorial Lutheran Church.
A memorial fund has been established in loving memory of Danny.
Chet Ryan Mortuary in Nevada has been entrusted with the care of Danny and his family.
Tributes
"Danny boy, I miss you already..your laugh, your smile and your hugs. Every time we talked you always said you loved us. I know that you knew how much you were loved. I'm going to miss you the most when it comes to mushroom hunting. All of us would try to out do the other,even if we lied a little about it!! Always in my heart brother "
"Dan, I remember the night you were born. It was a school night, and Grandma Gardner was staying with David, Mary Lou, and me. We were so excited for Dad to call and announce your arrival. It was close to 9 on a school night and we got to stay up past our usual bedtime. I loved you before you were ever born and I love you just as much now, in your death.......I'm so glad that you were able to spend your life doing things that you loved. I loved you before you were ever born......Sue"
"DAN U WERE SO LOVED BY ALL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS U ARE GONE NOW AND IN HEAVEN BUT U STILL WILL LIVE ON FOREVER IN ALL OUR HEARTS GOD BLESS U "