Sean "Opie" Christman
November 27, 2014
Sean "Opie" Christman, 37, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014 at Unity Point Health Des Moines Methodist.
He was born October 4, 1977 in Des Moines. Sean served in the Army Reserves for five years. He was a security guard at Wells Fargo. Sean was a 1st degree blackbelt in taekwondo.
Sean is survived by his parents, Leonard and Christi Christman; siblings, Stephen (Jannene) Christman and Sarah (Sid) Akin; two nieces, one nephew; grandfather, R. Wayne Ellis; and his longtime companion, Danielle, their daughter and her son.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at Lighthouse Community Church, 7705 Indianola Avenue with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Lighthouse Community Church for the family.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
mark dillard (sandman)
08/22/2015
Sorry buddy you will be missed very much my dinner buddy
Matt Maixner
12/03/2014
I was in the same dorm as Opie, and simply put I loved him like a brother. He made me laugh so many times, and made others smile as well. I recently renewed our friendship last year through Facebook. But since I now live in Alaska, I was unable to see him, and quite frankly that is a regret that I will have to carry for the rest of my life. Rest in peace my DJCC brother. I will miss you very much!
Dee Suckling
12/02/2014
I met Opie at Denison Job Corp and Sean was an awesome person with a heart of gold, he would always make me laugh when I was feeling down. May you rest in peace buddy, and fly with the Angels. As you walk to the gates of Heaven and you watch down on all always remember you will be sadly missed but never forgotten. My prayers and thoughts to his family at this time..
Joe Robinson
12/02/2014
I lived on the same dorm as Opie at Job Corps. Although I have not seen him in nearly 20 years I have many fond memories of our time spent together while we were there. Sean always had the ability to make you laugh, and was willing to lend an ear anytime you needed it. He was a good young man when I knew him. My condolences to the family as I am very sorry for your loss. RIP Opie...
Karlene Olsen
12/02/2014
I am very sorry for your loss. I met Opie in Denison Job Corps. He was a very sweet guy who was always making everyone laugh. He will be missed.
Heidi Burris
12/02/2014
Leonard & Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. We will be sending thoughts and prayers during this difficult time!
Andy & Tammy Anderson
12/02/2014
Sean was a classmate of ours from Denison Job Corps he touched many lives and brought many smiles to our days there he will be missed. Our DJCC family send our thoughts and prayers to your family at this difficult time
Dennis Reida
12/02/2014
I first became acquainted with Sean at the Arena and was very impressed with how he was in control of the command center. He seemed to be going ten directions at once, but he had it all under control. He will be missed and was saddened to hear of his passing.
jan wood
12/01/2014
Just wanted to send our thoughts and prayers to your family at this difficult time. Praying you feel God's loving arms around you. Craig and Jan Wood
Larry & Carrie Voorhees
12/01/2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve. Sean held a special place in our lives and in our heart. We will miss him.
Tyger
12/01/2014
I worked under Sean's supervision for five years at the Arena, and the one thing I admired about him is that he lived his life with no restrictions; he marched to his own drum. I am deeply sorry for your loss and pray for healing of your hearts.
Lisa Prewitt
12/01/2014
Leonard & Family -
I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and I am thinking of you and praying for you and your family.
Lisa Prewitt
Sharon Roth
12/01/2014
My heart goes out to your family on the loss of Sean. Will keep you in thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Gary and Sharon Roth
Marla Berry
11/30/2014
Deepest condolences from the Berry family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your difficult time.