Floyd Leander Christensen was born September 12, 1912 to Alexander and Berit (Kompelien) Christensen. He was baptized and confirmed at Spring Creek Lutheran Church. Floyd attended Country School in Swede Prairie Township. Floyd was united in marriage to Amy Hanson in 1936. To this union one son, Duane, was born. Floyd was a member of Spring Creek Lutheran Church until they moved to Montevideo. While he was a member of Spring Creek, he served on several boards. After Floyd and Amy moved to Montevideo they became members of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Floyd was a member of an Antique Car Club and loved his antique cars. He also loved making clocks and repairing them as a hobby. Floyd passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 1994 at the Chippewa County Montevideo Hospital after a lingering illness. He was 81 years. He is survived by his wife, Amy and son Duane. Also surviving is daughter-in-law, Patricia, and grandchildren: Lisa, Cami, Scott and Chad; sister-in-law, Annie Christensen and brother-in-law, Ludwig Peterson and numerous nieces and nephews. Floyd was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Clarence and Harney (infant) and sisters: Idella Peterson, Blanche Froland, Lillian Tufte, Vivian Kolflat and Inez Johnson. Floyd had a special love for his family and will be greatly missed. BLESSED BE HIS MEMORY. Funeral Service: Saturday, February 5, 1994, 1:30 p.m., Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Montevideo, Minnesota Officiant: Pastor Warren Broughton Organist: Mrs. Lois Baker Soloist: Mr. Dave Rupp "Amazing Grace", "How Great Thou Art" Honorary Casket Bearers: John Christensen, Roland Ford, Milton Johnson, Gust Lootens, Wayne Rogge, Tony Septon, Milton Storlien, Joel Timm, Oscar Waller, Sherman Winson and "Antique Car Cub Members" Casket Bearers: Curtis Ford, Allen Hanson, Curtis Hanson, Keith Hanson, Wayne Hanson, Virgil Johnson, David Kruse, Stanley Sheveland Final Resting Place: Terrace Lawn Memory Gardens, Camp Release Township, Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota Tribute to Papa From the Grandchildren Lisa, Cami, Scott & Chad "PAPA" As you fly with the angles tonite Remember your strength will always move us. For you touched all our lives. Now you soar with the wind. You had a special way of making us smile. Your Goodie drawer entertained us for hours. The ring that squirted our faces and the house that exploded. Will never be forgotten. The many nights of your silly bedtime stories Are still alive in our hearts, and putting us to sleep Tonight as we lay our heads on our pillows. We can tell them back to you in our prayers. Every picture you painted, has told us a precious story, And your life has painted us the most cherishable picture. Your heart still can be heard, Through the ticking of the many clocks You sculptured with your own hands. The beating of your heart, will forever live on in time. "Papa" As you smile down upon us Remember your laughter is still heard Written by Cami Christensen Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota