Lois Christensen 93 of Las Cruces, NM passed away at her home on July 1, 2008. She was born in Berino, N.M. on December 14, 1914 to Albert and Edna Bloxom. She lived all of her live in Dona Ana County. After her retirement as an administrative officer at White Sands Missile Range she was very active in many organizations. Some of the organizations included the Mesilla Valley Arts Guild, Toastmistresses, Women's Improvement Association and National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association. During her membership with the NARFE Association she was very involved with their fundraising efforts for Alzheimer's. Lois was survived by her husband of 62 years, Lester Christensen; daughter, Beatrice Hunter and husband, Keith, of Las Cruces, grandson, Derrick, of Las Vegas, Nevada; son from a previous marriage, Earl James Bivins, grandchildren Jimmie, Vernon, Terry, and Verda; sister, Anna Mae Johnston of Hobbs, N.M. and brother, Burle Bloxom of T or C., and many nieces and nephews. Lester Christensen, 94 of Las Cruces, NM passed away Saturday, October 25, 2008 at his home. Lester was born July 10, 1914 in Dannevirke, Nebraska to William and Martha Christensen. He had served in the United States Army from 1941 to 1945 during World War II and came home to work as an Optical Equipment Operator Foreman at White Sands Missile Range from 1947 until his retirement in 1979. Lester was a member of the VFW and NARFE. He is survived by one daughter, Beatrice Hunter and husband Keith of Las Cruces, NM; one brother Clifford Christensen of Grand Island, Nebraska and one grand son Derrick Hunter of Las Vegas, Nevada. He was preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife Lois in July of 2008. Graveside Funeral Services for both Lester and Lois will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery Mausoleum. Officiating will be Chaplain Jeff Turkot. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Mesilla Valley Hospice, 299 Montana Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005. The family of Lois and Lester would like to give a special thanks to the care givers, Rosie, Tammy, Javier, Minerva, Melissa, Shannon, Donna, Leslie, Rosina, Julie, Tracy and Chelsea. PDF Printable Version
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