Vicki Lee Christensen
September 03, 2011
Vicki Lee Christensen, 60, passed away September 3, 2011 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston after a brief but courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born February 1, 1951 in Des Moines to Ralph and Dorothy Horn. She was a lifelong resident of the Des Moines area and worked for Finish Binders until her retirement in 2011.
Vicki loved spending time with her family, camping with her grandchildren, boating, motorcycling, and drag racing. She was an inspiration and will be truly missed by everyone.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Steve; children, Lynnette (David) Azcarraga and Brian (Heather) Christensen; parents, Ralph and Dorothy Horn; sisters, Kathy Young and Cindy Rinehart; and grandchildren, Sabrina and Arianna Azcarraga, and Ripley, Nova, and Josie Christensen.
Services will be 1 p.m., Friday, September 30, 2011, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, followed by burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, and a 5:30 to 8 p.m. Celebration of Life gathering at UAW 450 Hall, 4589 NW 6th Drive, Des Moines, IA 50313.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Vicki.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Judi & doug Champlin, Mike & Sandi Sparks
09/29/2011
Steve and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Vicki and send our prayers to you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers.
(Charles Sparks Family)
Judi Sparks- Champlin
Mike & Sandi Sparks
Jim & Sharon Bounds
09/28/2011
Steve and family, our thoughts are with you all as you go thru this difficult time....God Bless, Love, Jim & Sharon
Arlene
09/27/2011
Lynnette, The arms of the Lord will bring you comfort along with the memories. Rest in His arms and hope of the day of your reunion. We love you, Dave and the girls. Our hearts are with you all. Here when you need.
The Swailes Family
09/28/2011
Our sincere condolences to your family. We didn't have the pleasure to meet Mrs. Christensen, but heard alot of wonderful things from your daughter Lynnette who adored and loved her very much.
Sending loving prayers your way.
Scott, Pam, Kane and Hannah Swailes
Irvine, California
Dale and Linda Riha
09/12/2011
Steve, We're so sorry this is late, we just got back from Wyoming.
You have no idea how much this news breaks our hearts. Vicki was one of the sweetest people ever. Whenever we ran into one of you, we knew the other was close by...we will miss her so much.
Please remember, you are in our prayers and that Vicki has gone onto a better place without pain.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Dale and Linda
Jason Davis
09/12/2011
Prayers for Steve, Heather, Brian and family. Vicki was a great woman who always had a smile on her face and will always mean alot to me!
Derek Ackley
09/11/2011
Vicki was and alway be a great woman. She was like a 2nd mother to me and I will truely miss her. May you rest in peace and I will truely miss you.