"I am sure the Nurse Corps is proud of you. Currently, the Army Surgeon General is a Nurse Corps Chief, now a Lt Gen!"
Jean M. Christianson, 87, Green Bay, died Sunday, February 11, 2007 at a local nursing home. She was born February 28, 1919 to the late Oscar and Hilda (Hager) Frangquist in Iron Mountain, Michigan. On October 9, 1948, she married Virgil Christianson in Lake Forrest, Illinois; he preceded her in death April 26, 1975. She was a naval nurse during World War II and rose to the rank of lieutenant. Jean was a homemaker while her sons were in school and then was employed at Bay Shipbuilding as the head industrial nurse for ten years, retiring in 1986. She was a member of the Women's Fellowship of West Side Moravian Church, the Madelyn La Canne American Legion Auxiliary Post #539 and a member of the Genealogical Society.
Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, John and Becky Christianson; Robert and Debbie Christianson; and Thomas Christianson; five grandchildren, Michelle, Melissa, Jennifer, Amy and Matthew; one brother, Oscar (Clara) Frangquist; a special niece, Julie Christianson; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Marion Drachler.
Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, February 15, at Lyndahl Funeral Home where an American Legion service will take place at 7:30 P.M. Visitation will continue after 12 noon Friday at West Side Moravian Church, 1707 South Oneida Street, where the funeral service will take place at 1:00 P.M. with the Rev. Vicki Jens Page officiating. Burial will be at the Ashwaubenon Moravian Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.lyndahl.com.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Jean's name.
The family would like to express a special thank to Dr. Steven Bollom, the 3rd floor nursing staff at St. Mary's Hospital and the nurses and staff at Beverly Living Center Village Gardens for their care and concern for Jean.
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"I am sure the Nurse Corps is proud of you. Currently, the Army Surgeon General is a Nurse Corps Chief, now a Lt Gen!"
"Jean's family, I am sorry for your loss. I did not know. I feel so badly. I remember your son, when we went fishing and had a great time. My mother Ethel Florence Graykowski passed Jan 5 2013. I pray God is with you all. I will never forget her father Oscar, I have memories of him today and all he tried to show me. He was a wonderful person."