Robert "Chris" Christoffersen

Robert Allen "Chris" Christoffersen, 80, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 22, 2018, at his home.

Chris was born on a Willwood homestead October 10, 1937 to Marse and Anna Jane Sailor Christoffersen. Was schooled in the Powell Schools and graduated in 1955. Graduated from NWJC 1957, Joined the Navy 1957, married Mary Alice Smart December 1959, Transferred to the Navy Fleet Reserve 1977 as a Chief Hospital Corpsman. While in the Navy he served on both coasts and spent three tours with the Fleet Marine Corps. He was proud that he had served in the First, Second and Third Marine Divisions; The First and Second Divisions Twice.

After leaving active duty from the Navy they lived in a home they built on west Willwood, where they raised four children and jersey cows.

Proving that Old Sailors are like house plants, and need to be transplanted from time to time, when their last child graduated in 1991, He and Mary Alice moved about . They lived in Hot Springs, South Dakota, Buffalo, Wyoming, Billings, Montana. and Idaho Falls, Idaho

In his retirement years he served at the Billings Montana Temple and Clerked for his Church. He clerked for one Stake President, four Bishops and two Branch Presidents all while living in three different Stakes.

Survived by one sister, his wife of 58 years, four children - Terri, Curt, Robin and Dan, 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his Parents, a very dear Uncle Bill, both Brothers and one Sister.

Chief Christoffersen departed 22 May 2018 under PCS orders to a higher command.

In place of flowers please consider making a donation to the Honor Guard so that they can continue their service.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Thompson Funeral Home, 111 West 3rd Street, Powell, WY. The family will visit with friends from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Sunday at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road and Tuesday from 12:00-12:45 a.m. at the funeral home in Powell, WY. Burial will be in the Crown Hill Cemetery.

Visitation

Funeral Services will be held