"OMG, do you see whats going on in Syria? Regardless of a brutal government crackdown, the manifestations continue"
In loving memory of
Adele Christensen
May 5, 1934 - May 26, 2010
Adele Ruth, daughter of Alvin & Bernice (Frank) Gray, was born May 5, 1934 near Botna in Shelby County, Iowa. She attended rural school through the 8th grade and graduated from Manning High School in 1952. Adele was united in marriage with Raymond Christensen on October 24, 1952 and seven children were born to this union. Adele and Raymond made their home in Littleton, Colorado during Raymond's Army service. The family moved to Iowa in 1955 and settled on the Christensen dairy farm south of Manning. In addition to being a busy farm wife and mother, Adele worked at Casey's General Store, Burcliff Industries and Well's Manufacturing. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church near Gray and later Zion Lutheran Church in Manning. Through the years Adele enjoyed traveling with Raymond and taking vacations with her sisters. She was an active volunteer at the New Hope Bargain Shop, Manning Plaza Nursing Home, American Legion Auxiliary, Zion Lutheran Ladies Guild and R.S.V.P. Due to complications from heart surgery, Adele died at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, on Wednesday, May 26, 2010. She was 76 years and 3 weeks of age. Preceding Adele in death are her parents; three children: Baby Ray, Sheri and Chris Christensen; and sister Colene Rowedder (Virgil). Adele is survived by her husband Raymond Christensen of Manning; four children: Paul Christensen (Monica) of Manning; Del Christensen (Debora) of Adel; Lauri Sackett (Allen) of Ankeny; and Dana Christensen of Carroll; seven grandchildren: Dan Kemper, Chris Kemper (Marianne), Grant Christensen (Amanda), Trent Christensen (Lori), Mary Christensen, Jared Sackett and Jenna Sackett; great grandson Zachary Kemper; sister Connie James (Norman) of Scottsdale, AZ; sister-in-law Doris Schreck (Gerald) of Templeton; other relatives and friends. Visitation Monday, May 31, 2010, after 4:00 PM Ohde Funeral Home, Manning Funeral Service Tuesday, June 1, 2010, 10:30 AM Zion Lutheran Church, Manning, Iowa American Legion Auxiliary Honor Guard Officiating Reverend Jonathan Conner Congregational Hymns "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" "How Great Thou Art" Casket Bearers Grant Christensen Trent Christensen Dan Kemper Chris Kemper Justin James Mark Rowedder Honorary Casket Bearers Dana Christensen Mary Christensen Jared Sackett Jenna Sackett Zachary Kemper Interment Manning Cemetery, Manning, Iowa
Tributes
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"Dear Ray, Laurie, Dana, Del and Paul. The shock and realization take some time to "set in". I still see your family as I knew it as we were all growing up and moving on; you as vibrant, loving and generous friends and neighbors. Adele was a special kind of role model, and you've all experienced a righ blessing having her as wife and mother. Being gone from "home" for so many years, I still think of her (and all of you) as a treasure. I realize that words don't mean a whole lot right now, but please know that I care, sad that I can't be there, and praying that each of you feels God's comfort. With Love, sympathy and wonderful memories, Norma"
"Raymond and family, I was so sorry to hear of Adele's passing. I sat across from you guys at Effie's funeral and would never have guessed she was so sick at that time already. God bless all of you and your families."
"Paul,Monica&Family,so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother she was a very special lady,i know you will miss her alot,you have our deepest sympathy,we are sorry but wont be able to attend the sevices. Richard&Pam Houston"
"Our sympathy to you Raymond, Paul and Monica, Del and Deb, Lauri and Allen and Dana. We love you and our hearts go out to you. Love, Doris and Jerry"
"Raymond and family, Our heartfelt condolances to you at this time. Adele was an incredible person, wife and mother. She will be greatly missed by all."
"My condolences to you Ray, Paul, Del, Laurie, & Dana and families. I will always remeber Adele as kind and gentle person. I'm sure she will be missed very much."
"Our prayers and sympathies to Raymond and the entire Christensen family. Phil and Kristie Schreck"
"We're deeply saddened for your loss. We'll be keeping all of you in our prayers."
"I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Please be strong and help each other during your time of sorrow. John"