Marjorie A. Christenson was born to Gerhard and Mina (Matson) Damman on June 3, 1913, near Boyd. Marjorie was united in marriage to Martin J. Christenson on May 9, 1943, at Our Savior's Lutheran Parsonage in Montevideo. Marjorie was baptized, confirmed and was still a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Boyd. She graduated from Boyd High School and attended school for cosmetology in Minneapolis. She worked in the Montevideo and Boyd area most of her life. She moved from northeast of Montevideo to the farm south of Boyd in 1948. She worked at Skarp's Merchantile and the State Bank of Boyd for many years before retiring. She and Martin moved into Boyd in 1972 after retiring from farming. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, embroidery, crocheting and visiting. Marjorie passed away Sunday, February 21, 1993, at Rice Memorial Hospital at Willmar of complications following surgery at the age of 79. Surviving Marjorie are her son, Jerome and wife Janice of Fridley; daughter, Karen and husband David Schmitt of Boyd. Stepchildren, Galen and wife Lorraine of Montevideo; Roger and wife Joyce of Willmar; Charles of San Diego, California; Doris Zachow of Fridley; Wanda and husband David Nicks of Tampa, Florida; Mary Lou Christenson of St. Paul; 20 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren; sister Lyla Eckwall of California. She is preceded in death by her husband Martin in January 1992; her parents, and two brothers Clifford and John. Blessed be her memory. Casket Bearers: Virgil Anderson, Lynell Leasman, Charles Eckwall, Vern Lein, Vernell Hermanson, Robert Nordaune Final Resting Place: Trinity Church Cemetery, Boyd, Minnesota Funeral Service: Thursday, February 25, 1993, 2:00 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Boyd, Minnesota Officiant: Pastor Glenda Wilson Organist: Vernon Stevens Vocal Duets: Bunny Rikke and Helen Leasman "My Faith Looks Up To Thee" "Under His Wings" Vocal Solo: Vernon Stevens "In Times Like These" DEAREST MOTHER The time has come for you to go To Heaven to be with the Lord, I know. To see Dad again - I can't feel bad You'll have a better life than you've ever had. No more hurt - No more pain Only happiness & love again. You've been so lonely since Dad went home. Now you are together & no longer alone. I have been so lucky to have you this long Sometimes I'm selfish & I often feel wrong. To wish you back so we could talk And laugh or maybe just go for a walk. I miss you & Dad deeply. I cannot express How lonely I feel and sometimes depressed How I wish you were still here But the love & memories will hold you always near. Watching you leave us, slowly yet too quickly It was hard to accept as you were never sickly. Day by day, test by test Each day getting more difficult than the rest. You lay so helpless and all I could do Was hold your hand & tell you what was new. To stroke your hair, to wipe a tear And pray to God that you had no fear. When your time to leave came near I'm so glad we were able to be there, dear. To tell you we love you & I hope you could feel, Our sadness, our gladness & feelings so real. Sleep in peace dear Mother. We love you, We miss you Our prayers will always be with you In our minds, in our heart You will forever be a part. Love, Karen Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota