Ray Christesen

RAY CHRISTESEN Click here to view video of Ray's life UCON, ID -- Ray Lewis Christesen, 78, of Ucon, died May 22, 2008, at his home of natural causes. He was born February 23, 1930, in Garfield Ward, Idaho, to Christian Allen Christesen and Lillie Agnes Young Christesen. A lifelong resident of Ucon, he graduated from Ucon High School in 1948. He also graduated with an Associates Degree from Phoenix Community College. He served as an Airman First Class in the U. S. Air Force. He married Georgia Belle Davis November 3, 1951, in Prescott, Arizona, and they were later divorced. He married Geraldine Lyman June 1, 1978, in Pocatello, Idaho. Their marriage was solemnized December 18, 1999, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. He worked as a computer operator for EG&G Idaho, retiring in 1992. A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he was a High Priest and served as Sunday School Secretary and stake printer. He enjoyed pursuing his family history, woodworking, playing cards, and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include: Wife: Jerrie Christesen, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Dennis Ray Christesen, Phoenix, AZ Daughter: Marci Lyman (LeRoy) Bartu, Pocatello, ID Daughter: Kathrine Diane Dexter, Ucon, ID Son: Kenneth Wayne (Kathy) Christesen, Kirtland, NM Daughter: Patricia Gail (Dan) Hubbard, Great Falls, MT Son: Daniel Craig (Jaralyn) Christesen, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Lloyd (Pearl) Christesen, Boise, ID Brother: Gary (Lianne) Christesen, Idaho Falls, ID 16 Grandchildren & 17 Great Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Florence, and a brother, Ralph. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2008, at the Ucon LDS Stake Center, 2967 East 105 North, Ucon. The family will visit with friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Ucon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team. ------------------------------------ Condolences received online: Shawna Gustad shawnajg@hotmail.com Dan and Jaralyn I am so sorry to hear of the death of your father. He was a good man. Especially Dan, you are my brother-in-law and Jaralyn my sister. And to the rest of the Christesen family my sincere condolences. Shawna (Hammon) and Jeff Gustad Leihm Patterson brendapatteson@ldsliving.com Hi Gage, I'm sorry your grandpa died. I hope you have a lot of good memories of him. I would be really sad if my grandpa died. Leihm Brenda Patterson brendapatterson@ldsliving.com Dan and Jaralyn, Sorry to hear the passing of your dad/ father in law. I hope that he didn't suffer in passing. I know from experience that this can be a hard to loose a parent, and I wish the you the best. God bless-- Brenda Patterson