Adrian B. Christensen Grandpa Adrian Bodily Christensen, age 94, passed away November 15, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Born August 3, 1911 to Harris Christensen and Robinia Bodily in Fairview, Idaho. Married his sweetheart, Hilva Johnson, on December 28, 1936 in Bancroft, Idaho. They were sealed in the Logan Temple on April 19, 1950. They were together for 57 years. She passed away in 1993; he missed her terribly. Adrian was a farmer, a camp cook in the CCC's, a construction worker and heavy duty mechanic and welder. As a High Priest in the LDS Church, he served in many positions, and he especially enjoyed his years of work in the Salt Lake Temple. His hobbies included working with wood, learning and reciting poetry, singing and baking. He loved sharing his memories, singing and baking. His huge hands were almost as large as his caring and giving heart. "He whom we love and lose is no longer where he was before. He is now wherever we are." - St. John Chrysostom. "Grandpa we love you and will miss you very much!" Survived by, Adrian J. (Lisa) Christensen, Norma Kay (John) Page, Ann (John) Larson, Jeanne Christensen, Ruth Christensen, and Reed J. (Bobi) Christensen, 19 grandchildren, 25 great- grandchildren, and three great-great- grandchildren, his brothers, Odell, Max, and Clyde Christensen and his sister Gayle Gardner. Preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers, Harris, Glenn, Fay, and Lamar, and his sister, Tyra Gilbert. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 19, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Douglas Ward, 721 S. 12th E., Salt Lake City. Friends may visit with the family on Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Larkin Mortuary, 3rd E. and South Temple, and at the church from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Saturday. Interment at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 106th South 17th East, Sandy Utah.
Obituary: Adrian B. Christensen
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