Linda M. Christensen Nov 25th, 1940 to Mar 6th, 2024
Thank you for being a part of her life. Please take some time and post any pictures or stories you have of Linda. She was such an amazing woman and there are so many things she did for others that she never told anyone about. It was all part of her ministry and we would love to hear your stories and share them to help honor this loving and caring woman.
Linda Michele Christensen was born on November 25,1940 in San Francisco, CA and passed peacefully at home with her sons and daughter-in-law surrounding her on March 6, 2024, at the age of 83. Linda was born to Russell and Patricia Cole and went to Carlmont High School where she graduated in 1959. Linda grew up in the San Francisco area where she lived with her parents, her older sister Carole, and younger sister Diana. Linda’s tendency to watch over and care for Diana carried over into adulthood.
Linda went to school for cosmetology and would become a licensed beautician. Keeping her certification current until her passing. She also worked as a secretary for a medical office in San Carlos. It was there she started a long-distance courtship via phone with Michael. They spoke for hours each day. She soon went to meet Michael in Orange County and the sparks flew. Michael’s first marriage proposal was at their first meeting when Michael flew Linda to Orange County. She declined, the first time. They dated for another 3 months before becoming engaged. They were married in Portola Valley, CA, in July 1974. It was an intimate ceremony in the backyard of Linda’s sister, Carole’s home.
In 1976, Linda and Michael welcomed their first son, Glenn. Linda and Michael soon found themselves starting a new life in Redding, CA in 1977. Michael started his new job at Redding Medical Center’s nuclear medicine department. A couple of years later they welcomed their second son David in 1979. Linda was a stay-at-home mother which she loved more than anything. She loved caring for and raising her two young boys. She also enjoyed cooking, cleaning and caring for her many plants and flowers around the yard. During the late 1990’s she began working for Dr. Gary Howland, DDS, in the back office of his dental practice. She grew fond of her co-workers who soon became like family, spending holidays and birthdays together.
One of her greatest joys in life was becoming a grandmother in 2004 and again in 2007. She soon became “Nonnie”, as that was what one of her nephews called her years ago when he was little. Linda was always capturing memories with her camera. Her home was soon decorated with her fondest memories of Ali and Xander. They were her pride and joy.
Above all, the most important thing in her life was her relationship with her lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It was this relationship that shaped and forged her life and inspired her to give love to all those around her. Being a born-again Christian, she felt it was her mission to show people the love of Jesus through her actions and deeds.
She was preceded in death by her father Russell, brother-in-law Donald, mother Patricia, loving husband Michael and brother-in-law Dennis.
She is survived by her sisters Carole, and Diana, son Glenn, daughter-in-law Chandra, son David, daughter-in-law Aura, granddaughter Ali, grandson Xander, nephew Hef, niece Maria, niece Lisa.
A celebration of life will be held at Pathway Church in Redding, CA on August 17, 2024, at
11 am. A reception will be held after the celebration, information to follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you share a photo or memory of Linda. Thank you all for celebrating this amazing wife, mother, friend, and child of God!
I am so Happy to have seen Linda's obituary because I still live in Maine. Linda was such a dear friend to our whole family, she will be missed from this earth until we get home. My beautiful mom went home also and she was the same age and passed in January 24, so the loss of these 2 beautiful friends touches my heart. I love this entire family and am praying for you. Lots of love your way and my memories of your fun "hatted" mother make me smile. Love
ReplyDeleteLinda, my BESTIE for 42 years. We met at Little Country Church preschool, where each of our sons attended. There, began a lifelong friendship. We shared many blessings and some of life’s storms together. In 1998 my husband and I moved to Arkansas. Linda and I kept our friendship going for the next 26 years, by calling each other every Monday night. We could easily talk for several hours. We began doing devotionals together during our phone conversations, which of course, only added to our love for God and for each other.
ReplyDeleteLinda was a wonderful Christian woman and her love for God showed in many wonderful ways, throughout her life. Over the years, Linda helped me to grow in my prayer life and in my love for Jesus. I will be eternally grateful for my friendship with Linda.
I will miss you my BESTIE, but I know you were so ready to meet your precious Jesus! One day we will walk the streets of gold, as we will be together again. Love you with all my heart my precious friend! ✝️🙏🏻❤️
I met Linda during COVID. COVID was a big scare for the whole world, but not for Linda. It was the saddest time for me because not one person ever wanted to talk to each other. Linda came to me and asked me if I was ok. I said, “Yes thank you” still not knowing who this sweet person was. She reached into her shopping cart and handed me a bundle of beautiful pink carnations. I looked at her and teared up. She said “ Everything will be ok.” She was the Angel I that I needed at that moment. She would shop at Safeway once a week. Linda was a sparkle of joy. She was full of joy, laughter, positivity, grateful energy, and had so much love to offer. Linda will forever remain alive in my heart. Her sweet smile and warm hugs will always remain in my heart.
ReplyDeleteWhen Michael Christensen asked me about a possible job in my office for Linda on one of his last visits to the dental office, I was quite surprised. He caught me off guard completely. Asking Linda to come to work helping at the front desk honestly changed the vibe of the whole office. She quickly endeared herself to every other team member, as well as the patients she spoke, phoning them two days before their app't. Speaking of patience, she had it... patience, caring, heartfelt concern, lips locked like Fort Knox when it came to confidentialities, and praying faithfully for anybody her radar picked up on, I'd venture to say Linda became the Mother Superior of the office. /// Anybody who knew Linda well would quickly agree that she did not have OCD, but rather CDO (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder alphabetized properly, as it should be). This became apparent to ANYbody who would dare to transgress the sacred space of 'Linda's drawer' and NOT replace the scissors, for example, EXACTLY as they had been found. WOE to that person! When Colleen had to move to WA, for her parting Christmas gift to Linda she found a drawer and made a shadow box of the revered drawer. We all nearly died with laughter. /// Stories far too numerous to remember, having Linda as part of our team/family was a decided blessing--before she had been only a valued patient, but her becoming part of our little family was treasure.... pure gold... just like she was. Love you in Jesus, Linda.
ReplyDeleteAlthough we lived on the same street for over 30 years Linda and I didn’t become close friends until both of us retired. We began to take walks together. Many times she would see me out in the yard, give a quick toot of the car horn and wave as she slowly drove by. Other times she would stop and we’d talk to each other over the fence ~~ she on the street side and me on the yard side.
ReplyDeleteNever shy, Linda was also the unofficial greeter for all newcomers who took up residence on the street always the first to introduce herself and welcome them to the street where she lived.
Linda was an outgoing, people friendly woman who loved the Lord with all her heart. It did not take too long after first meeting her to know her stance on being a follower of Christ. If only more Christians could follow her outward example, myself included, surely the world would be a better place.
Sometimes when I’m out in the yard and hear the crunch of slow moving tires on the road, just for a moment, I stop and look for my friend. Then I remember.
Linda Christensen was a lovely lady who is sorely missed. I look forward to seeing her again in the not to distant future.
I Thessalonians 4:13-18
Matt
ReplyDeleteLinda was a blessing and true child of God. From my childhood to even the winter before her passing. Where she was giving me advice on trusting in God to quit my smoking habit. It was always a ray of sunshine whenever I saw her, this world will truly miss you. ❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
My aunt Linda was such an amazing, sweet, loving, kind, gentle soul…a brief explanation. And anytime I was around her I could feel the Holy Spirit, and I know her spot is reserved up in heaven with our almighty God. We love her so much, and her soul will find peace and rest! See you on the other side ❤️ Amen
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