Alice Spencer Christensen, 95, passed away at home on Sunday, Nov 6, 2005, in San Diego, CA. She was born Aug 31, 1910 in Paris, ID, the sixth child of George B. and Adelina H. Spencer. Alice married Harold T. Christensen on June 5, 1935 in Salt Lake City, UT and lived happily together for 67 years. Their family lived in West Lafayette, IN, where Harold was Professor of Sociology at Purdue University for 28 years. Following his retirement in 1976, Alice and Harold enjoyed the casual lifestyle of La Jolla, CA, until Harold passed away in Aug 2003. For the past three years Alice has been lovingly cared for by son and daughter-in-law, Boyd and Betty Christensen, in the Mira Mesa area of San Diego.
Exuberance and cheerfulness describe Alice’s love of life. Her enthusiasm inspired family, friends and associates. She graduated in 1935 from Brigham Young University in Drama and Dance and continued her love of drama through community theater and the UCSD Institute of Continued Learning where she also served as President. She and Harold loved to travel and in 1957, took their family to Denmark for a one-year sabbatical at the University of Copenhagen. They enjoyed a trip around the world in 1964, as well as many trips to other countries.
During Alice’s college days she was President of Associated Women Students, and throughout her life she continued to provide skilled leadership, as she chaired numerous organizations. Alice’s hobbies included gardening, knitting, bridge and crossword puzzles. She was an avid reader and enjoyed living adjacent to the La Jolla Library. Her grandchildren remember her luscious meals, lively card games, and adventurous walks on the La Jolla shores. Alice’s family was foremost in her life and they will lovingly remember her zest, positive outlook, devotion, generosity and love.
Alice is survived by five children and their spouses: Carl (Irene) Christensen of La Canada, CA; Boyd (Betty) Christensen of San Diego, CA; Janice (Francis) Hedquist of St George, UT; Larry (Penny) Christensen of Littleton, CO; Gayle (John) Broberg of Salt Lake City, UT; 18 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
Friends and family are invited to share in an informal memorial celebration of Alice’s life, at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 19, in the Community Room of the La Jolla/Riford Branch Library, 7555 Draper St, La Jolla.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests sending donations to Hospice By the Sea, 312 S. Cedros Ave, Solano Beach, CA 92075.
Exuberance and cheerfulness describe Alice’s love of life. Her enthusiasm inspired family, friends and associates. She graduated in 1935 from Brigham Young University in Drama and Dance and continued her love of drama through community theater and the UCSD Institute of Continued Learning where she also served as President. She and Harold loved to travel and in 1957, took their family to Denmark for a one-year sabbatical at the University of Copenhagen. They enjoyed a trip around the world in 1964, as well as many trips to other countries.
During Alice’s college days she was President of Associated Women Students, and throughout her life she continued to provide skilled leadership, as she chaired numerous organizations. Alice’s hobbies included gardening, knitting, bridge and crossword puzzles. She was an avid reader and enjoyed living adjacent to the La Jolla Library. Her grandchildren remember her luscious meals, lively card games, and adventurous walks on the La Jolla shores. Alice’s family was foremost in her life and they will lovingly remember her zest, positive outlook, devotion, generosity and love.
Alice is survived by five children and their spouses: Carl (Irene) Christensen of La Canada, CA; Boyd (Betty) Christensen of San Diego, CA; Janice (Francis) Hedquist of St George, UT; Larry (Penny) Christensen of Littleton, CO; Gayle (John) Broberg of Salt Lake City, UT; 18 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
Friends and family are invited to share in an informal memorial celebration of Alice’s life, at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 19, in the Community Room of the La Jolla/Riford Branch Library, 7555 Draper St, La Jolla.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests sending donations to Hospice By the Sea, 312 S. Cedros Ave, Solano Beach, CA 92075.
Alice Spencer Christensen, 95, passed away at home on Sunday, Nov 6, 2005, in San Diego, CA. She was born Aug 31, 1910 in Paris, ID, the sixth child of George B. and Adelina H. Spencer. Alice married Harold T. Christensen on June 5, 1935 in Salt Lake City, UT and lived happily together for 67 years. Their family lived in West Lafayette, IN, where Harold was Professor of Sociology at Purdue University for 28 years. Following his retirement in 1976, Alice and Harold enjoyed the casual lifestyle of La Jolla, CA, until Harold passed away in Aug 2003. For the past three years Alice has been lovingly cared for by son and daughter-in-law, Boyd and Betty Christensen, in the Mira Mesa area of San Diego.
Exuberance and cheerfulness describe Alice’s love of life. Her enthusiasm inspired family, friends and associates. She graduated in 1935 from Brigham Young University in Drama and Dance and continued her love of drama through community theater and the UCSD Institute of Continued Learning where she also served as President. She and Harold loved to travel and in 1957, took their family to Denmark for a one-year sabbatical at the University of Copenhagen. They enjoyed a trip around the world in 1964, as well as many trips to other countries.
During Alice’s college days she was President of Associated Women Students, and throughout her life she continued to provide skilled leadership, as she chaired numerous organizations. Alice’s hobbies included gardening, knitting, bridge and crossword puzzles. She was an avid reader and enjoyed living adjacent to the La Jolla Library. Her grandchildren remember her luscious meals, lively card games, and adventurous walks on the La Jolla shores. Alice’s family was foremost in her life and they will lovingly remember her zest, positive outlook, devotion, generosity and love.
Alice is survived by five children and their spouses: Carl (Irene) Christensen of La Canada, CA; Boyd (Betty) Christensen of San Diego, CA; Janice (Francis) Hedquist of St George, UT; Larry (Penny) Christensen of Littleton, CO; Gayle (John) Broberg of Salt Lake City, UT; 18 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
Friends and family are invited to share in an informal memorial celebration of Alice’s life, at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 19, in the Community Room of the La Jolla/Riford Branch Library, 7555 Draper St, La Jolla.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests sending donations to Hospice By the Sea, 312 S. Cedros Ave, Solano Beach, CA 92075.
Exuberance and cheerfulness describe Alice’s love of life. Her enthusiasm inspired family, friends and associates. She graduated in 1935 from Brigham Young University in Drama and Dance and continued her love of drama through community theater and the UCSD Institute of Continued Learning where she also served as President. She and Harold loved to travel and in 1957, took their family to Denmark for a one-year sabbatical at the University of Copenhagen. They enjoyed a trip around the world in 1964, as well as many trips to other countries.
During Alice’s college days she was President of Associated Women Students, and throughout her life she continued to provide skilled leadership, as she chaired numerous organizations. Alice’s hobbies included gardening, knitting, bridge and crossword puzzles. She was an avid reader and enjoyed living adjacent to the La Jolla Library. Her grandchildren remember her luscious meals, lively card games, and adventurous walks on the La Jolla shores. Alice’s family was foremost in her life and they will lovingly remember her zest, positive outlook, devotion, generosity and love.
Alice is survived by five children and their spouses: Carl (Irene) Christensen of La Canada, CA; Boyd (Betty) Christensen of San Diego, CA; Janice (Francis) Hedquist of St George, UT; Larry (Penny) Christensen of Littleton, CO; Gayle (John) Broberg of Salt Lake City, UT; 18 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
Friends and family are invited to share in an informal memorial celebration of Alice’s life, at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 19, in the Community Room of the La Jolla/Riford Branch Library, 7555 Draper St, La Jolla.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests sending donations to Hospice By the Sea, 312 S. Cedros Ave, Solano Beach, CA 92075.
Bio by: Gayle Broberg
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