Patricia Ann Christensen
Patricia Ann Gabriel Christensen, 74, of Burlington, died 11:59 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Great River Klein Center, following an extended illness from Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Born on May 5, 1935 in Burlington, she was the daughter of Roy and Marjorie Gilland Gabriel. On July 26, 1953 she married Ralph Charles Christensen in Burlington. He died January 18, 1995. She was a 1953 graduate of Burlington High School and attended Southeastern Community College. She worked as a CNA at Mercy Hospital and St. Francis nursing home and was also a C.P.P at Burlington Medical Center. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, the Mississippi Gals & Guys, the Lupus Association and was a past president of the Navy Mothers. She enjoyed reading, cross-stitch, and loved and cherished her time with all of her children. Survivors include two sons; Daniel (Yolanda Huff) Christensen of California, MD, and Douglas (Lori Delgado) Christensen of Mediapolis; 15 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; foster son, Dean Salisbury of Burlington; son-in-law, Jim Howard of Burlington; daughter-in-law, Patty Christensen of Burlington; brother Richard L. Gabriel of Indianola, IA...[more]View Full Online Obituary and Tributes
4 foster children; aunt, Juanita Gilland Davison of Tucson, AZ; nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one daughter Lucinda Christensen Howard. The Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Christensen will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 15th in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. The Rev. Father Bruce DeRammelaere and Deacon Bob Gengenbacher will be the celebrants. Interment will be in Aspen Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14th in Lunning Chapel with the family to receive friends following the recitation of the Rosary at 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for a trust to go towards the care and education of her granddaughter Krista Lynn who has William Syndrome.
