Donald L. “Don” Christensen, Jr., 60, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Northwest Hospital in Seattle.
Don was born on May 22, 1953 in Wichita Falls, Texas, the son of Donald L. and Sally (Larson) Christensen, Sr. The family moved to West Seattle when Don was a child and there he was raised and attended school.
In June of 1971 he enlisted into the U.S. Army and was stationed in Stuttgart, Germany. He was involved in the military assistance during the Israeli hostage conflict during the 1972 Olympics in Munich.
After his discharge in 1974 he made his home in San Francisco, CA and it was there that he met Roberta Gann, and they were united in marriage in 1981. They made their home in San Francisco and San Jose, CA until settling in Sedro-Woolley in 1989.
Don worked for the Alice Kaiser Company as a sales representative in the hospital supply industry for a few years, then in 1994 began working for the Hexcel Corporation in Burlington as a shipping associate.
In his leisure time Don enjoyed camping with his family, riding his motorcycle and taking his dogs to the river for a swim.
Don is survived by his wife of 32 years, Roberta, at the family home in Sedro-Woolley; his son, David of Sedro-Woolley; his daughter, Danielle of
Atascadero, CA, and his grandson, Micah; his mother, Sally Christensen of Seattle; his brother, Rusty Christensen of Seattle; two sisters, Cindy Allen of Darrington and Terry McLaughlin and her husband Brad of Concrete and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Christensen, Sr.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. at Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley. A potluck fellowship will follow at the Sedro-Woolley Eagles. Inurnment will be at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent.
I worked with Don since my first day working at Hexcel, he was a permanent fixture in my daily work life. I loved hearing his stories and he was very proud of his children and loved being a grampa. He helped me get through some tough times in my life by being a friend and listening. He is greatly missed and will forever be in my heart. My condolences to his family.
We want you to know we are thinking about you and the family at this difficult time and are really sorry for your loss. We know he will be missed.
Fondly, Barbara and Dennis
So sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Don for quite some time and always enjoyed hearing his stories of his early years, taking the dogs to the river, and of his family. He was so proud of his children and loved to talk about them and his grandson. He is greatly missed. I will be unable to make it to the service due to prior commitments, but my thoughts and prayers are with you and will be with you always.
Tawnya Fox
Bobbie, wishing you and your family my heartfelt prayers.
Bobbi, our heartfelt condolences go to you, your children and the entire family. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Aunt Kathy and Uncle Bill
Bobbi, wishing you and your children condolences and comfort during this time. You will be in my heart and prayers.
Judy