Mr. Herman Sam Christensen, Age 86 of Newaygo died Friday, May 09, 2008
in Muskegon. He was born Herman Sam Christensen in Racine, Wisconsin the son of
Theresa (May) and Herman Sam Christensen, Sr. on June 15, 1921. He married
Evelyn Smith on August 15, 1944 in Grosse Isle, Michigan. He was chief mechanic
for Bolden Miles Construction and then was a mechanic for Robinson Lincoln
Mercury until his retirement. He was a member of
American Legion Post #381; International Union of Operating Engineers Local 324.
He was a veteran having served in the Navy during World War II from September
10, 1942 to November 30, 1945 when he was discharged as a Machinist Mate 3C. He
is survived by his wife Evelyn Christensen; his son in law Michael Voss; 8
grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and his brother James & JoAnne
Christensen. He was preceded in death by his daughter Nancy Sue Voss. Funeral
services will be held at 1:00 PM from the McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo Chapel
on Tuesday, May 13, 2008. Interment in Croton Cemetery. Visitation will be held
2-4 & 7-9 PM Monday. For memorials please consider the Alzheimer's
Association. Please sign his online guest register at www.mckinleyfuneral.com -
McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo 231-652-5613. http:\\mckinleyfuneral.com
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- Charlie Thomas - Activity Aide NMCF
- Saturday May 10, 2008
- 18:09:16
Christensen Family, You all have my deepest sympathy. Herman was a very quiet and gentle man. I enjoyed my talks with him about the Navy. He will be miss very much.
- Allen Ranger
- Sunday May 11, 2008
- 11:28:07
sorry for your loss, may god be with you during this time.
- William Kitchka
- Sunday May 11, 2008
- 20:56:19
Evelyn- Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. Bill and Emily { Thoma ] Kitchka
- Bob McGhan
- Tuesday May 13, 2008
- 20:12:44
Was so sorry to hear of Herman's passing. I just found out about it today, which was too late to attend the funeral. I was one of his main drivers from the Commission on Aging for dialysis and I became quite close with him over the past few years. My wife and I have been out to breakfast with him at the Legion and he always asked about her whenever he saw me. Just like with your own children, you are not supposed to have favorites in my job - however one cannot help get attached to someone as nice as Herman was. He will surely be missed by all. May God be with the family. Sincerely, Bob & Laurie McGhan - Newaygo.
- Erik Swanson
- Wednesday May 14, 2008
- 13:17:29
Sorry to here about Grandpa Chris, he will be deeply missed. My thoughts are with you.
- Andrea G. Mura
- Wednesday May 14, 2008
- 17:33:22
I use to work at Newaygo Medical Care Facility in the activity dept. I use to see Mr. Christensen every day I worked. He took good care of his wife. I could truly tell how much he loved her. He use to tell me all about how he worked as a mechanic, and how his wife was a good teacher. I felt we had that in common because I am now a certified teacher and my husband is a mechanic. I loved all his stories! He will be missed.
- Kris Cerone -- Oceanside, CA
- Thursday May 15, 2008
- 15:52:53
My father, Ward Rasmussen, was Herman's first cousin. They had not seen each other since they were small children in Racine, WI. The family resemblance was remarkable as they aged. Please accept deepest condolences from Herman Sam Christensen, Sr.'s sister Esther's family in California. Joan Rasmussen and children, Kris, Jane, John, and Paul.