John Christianson

John A. Christianson
West Des Moines
John A. Christianson, 94, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 1, 2007 at Spurgeon Manor in Dallas Center. Funeral services will be at 12 p.m. Monday, November 5, 2007 at Windsor United Methodist Church with burial to follow at Resthaven Cemetery.
John was born January 5, 1913 in Des Moines, the son of Joseph and Lena (Swenson) Christianson. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II, and proudly served his country in the South Pacific. John was a lifetime honorary member of the Homebuilders’ Association and a member of Windsor United Methodist Church.
John is survived by his children: son, Robert and his wife, Mary Lou and their seven children: Carrie, Cory, Casey, Courtney, Charlie, Cody and Carter; daughter, Elaine and her husband, Russ and their three children: Robert, Lisa and LeAnn; daughter, Debra and her daughter, Dena; 13 great-grandchildren; and his sister, Kala Houlette-Fay of Des Moines. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Frances; sister, Alvina Cleveland; brother, Sherman Christianson and nephew, David Cleveland.
The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday at the church prior to services. Memorial contributions may be made to the church in loving memory of John.

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