Jean Christensen

Hastings resident, E. Jean Christensen, 79, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, Nebraska.

Memorial Services will be Saturday, February 27, 2016; 11:00 A.M. at Grace United Methodist Church, Hastings with Rev. Dr. Lee R. Wigert officiating. Private family burial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to Jean Christensen Memorial Fund. Book signing will be Friday, February 26, 2016; 1:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. with family present 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home, and one hour prior to service at the church.

Jean was born September 30, 1936 in Shelby, Nebraska to LeRoy B. & Frances A. (Hess) Pointer. She graduated from Holstein High School in 1954. Jean married Larry Dean Christensen on August 22, 1954 at Grace United Methodist Church in Holstein, Nebraska. She was a homemaker and bookkeeper. Jean was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Holstein where she served on the Fellowship Committee, as Membership Secretary, and taught Sunday School and Bible School.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents; infant son, Ronald Christensen; daughter, Terri Trausch; and sister, Donna Granville.

SURVIVORS:
Husband:
Cork Christensen - Hastings, NE
Children & Spouse:
Lori & Dan Stevens - Hastings, NE
Peggy Christensen - Aurora, NE
Grandchildren & Spouse:
Julie Trausch - Davenport, IA
Jeremy & Jessica Trausch - Hastings, NE
Jenna Trausch - Juniata, NE
Kazia Podraza - Marietta, GA
Luke Stevens - Hastings, NE
Great-Grandchildren:
Linkin Newman
Zade Podraza
Cheyenne Fielder
Eric Fielder
Siblings & Spouses:
Jody & Ronnie Friend - Newport News, VA
Robert & Linda Hess - IA
Marilyn Hess - Lincoln, NE
Nieces, Nephews & Spouses:
Sharilyn & Dennis Albers - Minden, NE
Dennis & Connie Reiss - Sutton, NE
Brad Reiss - Red Cloud, NE
Kim & Duane Hagedorn - Omaha, NE
Kory & Kim Mikos - Gretna, NE
Marla & Scott Granville - OR
Tycho & Val Granville - OR
Ronald Jr. & Sherri Friend - Hampton, VA