Paul H. Christensen, 71, a retired builder, of 141 Elmer street died Saturday in his home, after a long illness.
Born in Norway, Mr. Christensen had lived in Westfield 40 years. Prior to that he resided in Richmond Hill, S.I., for a number of years.
He retired six years ago as a builder, having learned his trade in Norway. He was one of the first builders to start Westfield Gardens and was also active in the Wychwood section of Westfield as a builder.
He was a member of the Woodaide Chapel, Fanwood, and the Christian Business Men's Committee of Plainfield.
Surviving ore his widow, Esther M.; two daughters, Mrs. Clara C. Zimmerli of Stony Brook, L.I., and Mrs. Esther M. Brooks of Manila, P.I.; three sons, Edwin P. of Lima, Peru, Carl P. of Cranford and Paul J., at home; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday in Gray's. Dr. John D. Gill of Woodside Chapel, Fanwood officiated. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery.
Obituary can be found in Westfield Leader, June 20, 1957, page 4
Born in Norway, Mr. Christensen had lived in Westfield 40 years. Prior to that he resided in Richmond Hill, S.I., for a number of years.
He retired six years ago as a builder, having learned his trade in Norway. He was one of the first builders to start Westfield Gardens and was also active in the Wychwood section of Westfield as a builder.
He was a member of the Woodaide Chapel, Fanwood, and the Christian Business Men's Committee of Plainfield.
Surviving ore his widow, Esther M.; two daughters, Mrs. Clara C. Zimmerli of Stony Brook, L.I., and Mrs. Esther M. Brooks of Manila, P.I.; three sons, Edwin P. of Lima, Peru, Carl P. of Cranford and Paul J., at home; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday in Gray's. Dr. John D. Gill of Woodside Chapel, Fanwood officiated. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery.
Obituary can be found in Westfield Leader, June 20, 1957, page 4
Paul H. Christensen, 71, a retired builder, of 141 Elmer street died Saturday in his home, after a long illness.
Born in Norway, Mr. Christensen had lived in Westfield 40 years. Prior to that he resided in Richmond Hill, S.I., for a number of years.
He retired six years ago as a builder, having learned his trade in Norway. He was one of the first builders to start Westfield Gardens and was also active in the Wychwood section of Westfield as a builder.
He was a member of the Woodaide Chapel, Fanwood, and the Christian Business Men's Committee of Plainfield.
Surviving ore his widow, Esther M.; two daughters, Mrs. Clara C. Zimmerli of Stony Brook, L.I., and Mrs. Esther M. Brooks of Manila, P.I.; three sons, Edwin P. of Lima, Peru, Carl P. of Cranford and Paul J., at home; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday in Gray's. Dr. John D. Gill of Woodside Chapel, Fanwood officiated. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery.
Obituary can be found in Westfield Leader, June 20, 1957, page 4
Born in Norway, Mr. Christensen had lived in Westfield 40 years. Prior to that he resided in Richmond Hill, S.I., for a number of years.
He retired six years ago as a builder, having learned his trade in Norway. He was one of the first builders to start Westfield Gardens and was also active in the Wychwood section of Westfield as a builder.
He was a member of the Woodaide Chapel, Fanwood, and the Christian Business Men's Committee of Plainfield.
Surviving ore his widow, Esther M.; two daughters, Mrs. Clara C. Zimmerli of Stony Brook, L.I., and Mrs. Esther M. Brooks of Manila, P.I.; three sons, Edwin P. of Lima, Peru, Carl P. of Cranford and Paul J., at home; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday in Gray's. Dr. John D. Gill of Woodside Chapel, Fanwood officiated. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery.
Obituary can be found in Westfield Leader, June 20, 1957, page 4
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