Belva Christensen

BELVA CHRISTENSEN Click here to view Belva's Video Tribute Click here to listen to Belva's services IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Belva Jean Olsen Christensen, 85, of Idaho Falls, died August 7, 2009, at Idaho Falls Care & Rehab Center of natural causes. Belva was born February 10, 1924, in Taylor, Utah, to Bruce Milford Olsen and Mary Elizabeth Kingston Olsen. She graduated from Iona High School. She spent the majority of her life in Iona, Idaho, and lived in Idaho Falls 35 years. She married Dennis Niels Christensen January 23, 1950, and they were later divorced. She was a homemaker and mother and worked as a property manager until her retirement. She enjoyed this work and was a meticulous bookkeeper. Dennis passed away October 8, 1990. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Belva especially enjoyed serving in Sunday School and Primary. She was the ward organist from the age of 15. She loved to play the organ, embroider, and make ceramics. She was a very good artist and loved to draw. Belva loved her grandchildren and they brought great pleasure to her life. She loved to listen to them perform and the last news she received just before she passed away was that her granddaughter, Ali, had just been crowned Miss Idaho Falls the night before, which made her very happy. Survivors include: Daughter: Shirley Jean (Klaus) Kunkle, Salt Lake City, UT Son: Roger (Janie) Christensen, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Shirley Hart, Idaho Falls, ID 8 Grandchildren & 5 Great Grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her father, Bruce Olsen, her mother, Mary Olsen Fisher, two brothers, Keith M. Olsen and Robert B. Olsen, her stepfather, Ira Fisher, and a granddaughter, April Christensen. Funeral Services will be held at 12 Noon, Saturday, August 15, 2009, at the Idaho Falls LDS Stake Center, 1155 East First Street, with Bishop Lynn Omanson of the 32nd Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 10 to 11:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Marsha Christensen Dye jesmar62@hotmail.com I will always remember your sweet mother as one of the most beautiful aunts I had. I can remember going to Ogden and visiting with Uncle Dennis and Aunt Belva and their family (Roger & Shirley). She had such beautiful black hair and always greeted us with a smile. Our loving thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Jess, Marsha and family Will & Lori Beck Roger & Family: We are so sorry to hear of your loss with your mother. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Will & Lori Beck, Butte County RaNae Jenkins georgia.jenkins@gmail.com Belva was my landlady for several years and friend. When my daughter was very young Belva would invite us in when I would drop off the rent money and she would tells about her grandchildren and how much she loved them and spending time with them. I've missed talking to her the past few years and didn't realize that she was in the Care center. She was a terrific Lady and will be sadly missed. You have our sincere condolences. Jan& Bob MacKenzie themacs@fmtc.com Roger and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. In deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved Mother. Jan and Bob MacKenzie Davide Della Morte davidedellamorte@yahoo.it Christensen dear Family, Are close to you in great sorrow for the loss of your dear and loved Belva Jean. I have not known. Know that was a good person with a big heart and she loved both her family and grandchildren. I pray for you, that God is always close to your whole family to relieve the pain and give you strength and serenity in these sad days. May God be with you all! Davide Della Morte ( Italy ) Jane Jaussi luv2lol@comcast.net Roger, I so sorry about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Jane