Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Christensen, Gary Robert March 27, 2024
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Ionia Shopper's Guide - Saturday April 6, 2024

            CHRISTENSEN

Gary Robert Christensen, age 79 passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded 
by loved ones on Wednesday, March 27, 2024."Although our lives' journey have bid 
us to be apart, I am with you, you are with me, always in our heart." Carolyn 
Ferreira Gary was born on July 12, 1944, to Robert and Doris (Conklin) 
Christensen. Gary graduated from Belding High School in 1963. He went on to 
serve int he Navy November 6,1964 to November 4, 1966. Gary continued his 
service with the National Guard for 4 years. He retired from General Motors 
after 36 years and started his own lawn-mowing service.

Gary is survived by his loving wife, Debra L.Christensen (Mapes), son Jay 
B.Christensen(Barb), daughter Michelle Castle (Matt) brother Gale 
Christensen(Bonnie), sister-in-law Camille Christensen, 5 grandchildren, Jared 
and abby Christensen, Mattelynn, Michaela, and henry castle, honorary sister 
Kathy Squires, special friend John Lafler, many nieces, nephews and 
brothers/sisters-in-law. 

Gary was preceded in death by his parents Robert W. and Doris B.(Conklin) 
Christensen, his brother, Jerry Blaine Christensen, mother and father-in-law 
William C. and Doris I. Millwood. 

Gary loved life! When he was not busy working, lending a hand, cheering on his 
grandchildren, or shopping he was fishing up north on the St.Marys River. Gary 
was a member of the Ionia County Fishing & Hunting Club and the Ionia Loyal 
Order of the Moose where he enjoyed sharing stories and playing cards.His impact 
will be forever felt by all who were fortunate to know him.His ability to 
sacrifice, provide, support, and love will forever be ingrained in all he knew.

Visitation was scheduled on Friday, April 5 from 4 to 8:00pm and Saturday, April 
6,2024, from 1 to 2:00pm at Lake Funeral Home, 3521 S. State Rd., Ionia,MI 
48846.

A memorial service will be held following visitation on Saturday, April 6 at 
2:00pm. family and friends are welcome to gather immediately following the 
service at the Ionia Loyal Order of the Moose, 869 E.Lincoln Ave.,Ionia,MI 
48846. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Gary R. 
Christensen to the Ionia County Fishing and Hunting Club at 2311 Bluewater 
Hwy.,Ionia,MI 48846. Online condolence may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

Additional Comments:
Vietnam Navy Vet.

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