SPRING CITY-Merton Edward Christensen, 86, died June 7, 1992 at his home.
Born December 7, 1905 in Spring City a son of Jens Peter and Mary Katherine Petersen Christensen. He married Effie Candland, Manti LDS Temple, June 27, 1927; she died February 22, 1932. Married Leona Clara Peterson, Manti, Utah, December 7, 1948.Member of LDS Church. He was an electrician and farmer. Worked for Deseret Livestock for two years to pay his way to Coyne Electrical School in Chicago, Illinois. He was master electrician and foreman for Wasatch Electric. Upon retirement he returned to Spring City to live out his last days, where he was born and raised the fourth child of Danish immigrants.
Served as Councilman of Spring City for many years. He supervised Spring City Power Department for many years.
Survived by wife, Spring City; two sons, Eugene Merton and LaMont Edward Christensen, both of Sandy; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; six stepchildren and 21 step-great grandchildren. Preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
Funeral services will be Thursday, June 11, 1992, 11 a.m. Spring City LDS Ward Chapel. Friends may call Ursenbach Funeral Home, 96 No. 100 West, Mt. Pleasant, Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday at the ward chapel one hour prior to services. Burial, Spring City Cemetery.
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