Chris Norman Christensen, 60, of Bellevue, Nebraska passed away on December 5, 2019 following a long battle with frontotemporal dementia.
He was born on October 3, 1959 in Aliquippa, PA but lived most of his life in Nebraska, graduating from Millard High School in 1977. A lifelong Husker fan, Chris was destined to attend the University of Nebraska where he graduated with his civil engineering degree in May 1981. Chris spent much of his professional career in construction management working for Kiewit, Dial Companies, and Enterprise Properties.
He is preceded in death by his mother Helen Christensen and stepmother Barbara Christensen.
Survived by his wife of 36 years Gayle; sons Drew Christensen (Tyler Chonis) and Will Christensen; father John Christensen (Virginia); sister Ria Jobeun (Dave) and their children Nick and Kaylee Jobeun and Krishelle McNeal (Josh) and their children Kingston and Shea McNeal; brothers Ken Chapman, Jim Chapman (Debbie) and their child Ali Hemmann (Carson); and his beloved dog, Ace. Family was always Chris’ first priority.
Chris was passionate about sports, particularly Husker Football, Lancer Hockey, and golf spending many hours developing lasting friendships at Platteview Country Club. He embodied community serving St. James United Methodist Church as a trustee and chairing his neighborhood board.
Reception of Family and Friends: Friday, December 20th, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Bellevue Memorial Chapel.
Memorial Services: Saturday, December 21st, 10:00 a.m., St James United Methodist Church, West Campus 4343 Capehart Road, Bellevue, NE 68123.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St James United Methodist Church.
The family is forever grateful for the love and support provided throughout the years. We would also like to acknowledge the staff of Hillcrest Health Services for their kindness and compassionate care.
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Prayers for the family.
Sending much love and prayers to you all
Love, peace and prayers to all of the family.
I’m sorry for your loss, family. You have my Deepest Sympathy. He was a super neat person during our school years.
Heaven has gained a true angel. A wonderful husband, dad, son and friend. Be in peace pal….love you.
Heard the courses in heaven are way better than the ones around here. Glad you are at peace. We all miss you but know you are in a way better place. God Bless, Tom and the Beesons ps when I get there you still have to give me 2 a side.
So sorry for your loss. I pray you know God’s love is surrounding and uplifting you. Peace to you and you family
To John, Ria, Gail and the entire Christensen family; I was so sad to hear of Chris’ passing, but know that he is now safe in the arms of Jesus, and that he was reunited with her loving mother in Heaven. It’s strange, but I was just thinking of Chris the other day, and now memories of our 2 families together are flooding my mind tonight. May your memories of Chris give you comfort through these very difficult days ahead. With Much Love to you all, Kathy & John
Dear Gayle and boys , my condolences on the loss of your Chris. Chris’s subtle ribbing always brought a smile , he will be truly missed . I know he is in the arms of Jesus being made happy and whole. I hope you find comfort and peace in the promise of our being together in eternity. Sending all my love and prayers . Teri and Jeff Dixon
Dear Gayle and boys , my condolences on the loss of your Chris. Chris’s subtle ribbing always brought a smile , he will be truly missed . I know he is in the arms of Jesus being made happy and whole. I hope you find comfort and peace in the promise of our being together in eternity. Sending all my love and prayers during this difficult time.. Teri and Jeff Dixon
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending healing prayers to you all!
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