Helen Christensen

HELEN CHRISTENSEN Click here to view Helen's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Helen Gessel Christensen, 94, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 7, 2010, at her home. She was under the care of Helping Hands Hospice. She was born January 12, 1916, in Logan, Utah, to Henry Ariel Gessel and Adeline Bench Gessel. She grew up in the Logan area and graduated from the local high school. She married James O. Christensen, Sr. on September 10, 1934, in Rexburg, Idaho. They were later sealed in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple, March 12, 1946. James died December 31, 1991. They lived in Driggs until 1950, when they moved to Idaho Falls. Helen was a mother and homemaker and worked at the Westbank Motel as a housekeeper. Helen was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she served as a Primary teacher, in Relief Society and as a visiting teacher. She enjoyed embroidery, crocheting, cooking, canning and especially her grandchildren. Helen is survived by: Daughter, Jerry (Otis) Walker of Idaho Falls, Idaho Son, James O. (Anna) Christensen of Idaho Falls, Idaho Son, Henry R. (Carol) Christensen of Keizer, Oregon 14 Grandchildren and 40 Great Grandchildren and 11 Great Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James, son, Larry K. Christensen, grandson, Larry J. Christensen and great grandson, Andrew J. Palmer. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 11, 2010, at theIdaho Falls LDS 18th Ward Chapel, 1200 Dunbar with Bishop Cloyd Jones officiating. The family will visit with friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 10th at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge and from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Interment will be at Fielding Memorial Park ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Marva Lang mvkiska@comcast.net I wish I had of known this Mrs. Christensen, Henry has told me so many wonderful stories about her. So sorry about the loss of your mother. Jenks Jenkins fortee9merc@yahoo.com My condolences to all of the family. Jenks Davidjohn & Adeana Stosich Dear Jerry & Otis, We were sorry to hear about the passing of your beautiful mother. Know our thoughts are with you and your family. Sincerely, The Stosichs' Patsy & David Lemons dlemons72@comcast.net Jerry, Otis and family. You are the perfect example of a family that loves and cares for "Mom" & "Grandma!" We have witnessed and heard of your love and willingness to help Sister Christensen, no matter the hour or need. Rod, Jody and Doug who live close, have also been loving, kind and helpful. We are sorry that we cannot attend the services. May God bless you in this time of sorrow. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love You All! Patsy & David Lemons