Lewis J. Christensen, after enjoying the last 78 of his 94 years in San Diego, California, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 21, 2012. He was born on December 19, 1917. Lewis was the second of six children born to Danish immigrants Henry and Anna Sophia Christensen of Moroni, Utah.
After high school in Utah, he attended Sacramento City College, before joining the U.S. Army in early 1942. He rose to the rank of sergeant in the Eastern Defense Command. At this time, he met and married Carol Alden Costello, who was his loving wife for the next 56 years until her passing in 1999. Lewis and Carol had three children, Richard, Hjordis (Jodee) and Keith.
After his Army enlistment commitment ended, Lewis worked as a stenographer for the 11th Naval District before becoming a court reporter for the San Diego Municipal Court, a position he held for 28 years. At the time of his retirement, he was the last remaining court reporter in San Diego to use shorthand rather than a machine for recording court proceedings.
After his retirement Lewis became involved in the House of Denmark in Balboa Park where he served three terms as president. Lewis and Carol traveled often to Europe, especially to their homelands of Denmark and Ireland, until Carol was diagnosed with Parkinsons, at which time Lewis dedicated his time to her support and well being.
After her passing, Lewis enjoyed the company of his children in travels to Zion National Park and his home state of Utah. As a grandfather "Papa" supported and encouraged his three grandchildren, Jonathan and Joslynn Burkett and Matthew Christensen in their musical, artistic and athletic pursuits.
Hjordis Christensen, daughter
Keith Christensen, son
Relatives and friends are invited to a funeral for Lewis at 10 on Monday, Oct 1, 2012, at El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley Chapel, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA. Interment will follow at El Camino Memorial Park, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA. Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on September 30, 2012
After high school in Utah, he attended Sacramento City College, before joining the U.S. Army in early 1942. He rose to the rank of sergeant in the Eastern Defense Command. At this time, he met and married Carol Alden Costello, who was his loving wife for the next 56 years until her passing in 1999. Lewis and Carol had three children, Richard, Hjordis (Jodee) and Keith.
After his Army enlistment commitment ended, Lewis worked as a stenographer for the 11th Naval District before becoming a court reporter for the San Diego Municipal Court, a position he held for 28 years. At the time of his retirement, he was the last remaining court reporter in San Diego to use shorthand rather than a machine for recording court proceedings.
After his retirement Lewis became involved in the House of Denmark in Balboa Park where he served three terms as president. Lewis and Carol traveled often to Europe, especially to their homelands of Denmark and Ireland, until Carol was diagnosed with Parkinsons, at which time Lewis dedicated his time to her support and well being.
After her passing, Lewis enjoyed the company of his children in travels to Zion National Park and his home state of Utah. As a grandfather "Papa" supported and encouraged his three grandchildren, Jonathan and Joslynn Burkett and Matthew Christensen in their musical, artistic and athletic pursuits.
Hjordis Christensen, daughter
Keith Christensen, son
Relatives and friends are invited to a funeral for Lewis at 10 on Monday, Oct 1, 2012, at El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley Chapel, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA. Interment will follow at El Camino Memorial Park, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA. Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on September 30, 2012
Lewis J. Christensen, after enjoying the last 78 of his 94 years in San Diego, California, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 21, 2012. He was born on December 19, 1917. Lewis was the second of six children born to Danish immigrants Henry and Anna Sophia Christensen of Moroni, Utah.
After high school in Utah, he attended Sacramento City College, before joining the U.S. Army in early 1942. He rose to the rank of sergeant in the Eastern Defense Command. At this time, he met and married Carol Alden Costello, who was his loving wife for the next 56 years until her passing in 1999. Lewis and Carol had three children, Richard, Hjordis (Jodee) and Keith.
After his Army enlistment commitment ended, Lewis worked as a stenographer for the 11th Naval District before becoming a court reporter for the San Diego Municipal Court, a position he held for 28 years. At the time of his retirement, he was the last remaining court reporter in San Diego to use shorthand rather than a machine for recording court proceedings.
After his retirement Lewis became involved in the House of Denmark in Balboa Park where he served three terms as president. Lewis and Carol traveled often to Europe, especially to their homelands of Denmark and Ireland, until Carol was diagnosed with Parkinsons, at which time Lewis dedicated his time to her support and well being.
After her passing, Lewis enjoyed the company of his children in travels to Zion National Park and his home state of Utah. As a grandfather "Papa" supported and encouraged his three grandchildren, Jonathan and Joslynn Burkett and Matthew Christensen in their musical, artistic and athletic pursuits.
Hjordis Christensen, daughter
Keith Christensen, son
Relatives and friends are invited to a funeral for Lewis at 10 on Monday, Oct 1, 2012, at El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley Chapel, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA. Interment will follow at El Camino Memorial Park, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA. Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on September 30, 2012
After high school in Utah, he attended Sacramento City College, before joining the U.S. Army in early 1942. He rose to the rank of sergeant in the Eastern Defense Command. At this time, he met and married Carol Alden Costello, who was his loving wife for the next 56 years until her passing in 1999. Lewis and Carol had three children, Richard, Hjordis (Jodee) and Keith.
After his Army enlistment commitment ended, Lewis worked as a stenographer for the 11th Naval District before becoming a court reporter for the San Diego Municipal Court, a position he held for 28 years. At the time of his retirement, he was the last remaining court reporter in San Diego to use shorthand rather than a machine for recording court proceedings.
After his retirement Lewis became involved in the House of Denmark in Balboa Park where he served three terms as president. Lewis and Carol traveled often to Europe, especially to their homelands of Denmark and Ireland, until Carol was diagnosed with Parkinsons, at which time Lewis dedicated his time to her support and well being.
After her passing, Lewis enjoyed the company of his children in travels to Zion National Park and his home state of Utah. As a grandfather "Papa" supported and encouraged his three grandchildren, Jonathan and Joslynn Burkett and Matthew Christensen in their musical, artistic and athletic pursuits.
Hjordis Christensen, daughter
Keith Christensen, son
Relatives and friends are invited to a funeral for Lewis at 10 on Monday, Oct 1, 2012, at El Camino Memorial - Sorrento Valley Chapel, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA. Interment will follow at El Camino Memorial Park, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd., San Diego, CA. Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on September 30, 2012
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