Independent Enterprise
Thursday, October 31, 1940
Jens Peter Christensen was born near Aalborg, Denmark, May 8, 1848, and died at his home in Payette, Oct. 24, 1940, at the age of 92 years, 5 months and 16 days.
He came to America in 1874 and after traveling in Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois, he settled in Minnesota. He was married to Miss Alma Rebecca Russell on Oct. 27, 1879 at Kasson, Minn. To this union ten children were born all of whom were present to attend his funeral. They made their home near Marshall, Minn., for 34 years before coming to Payette. He has lived here for 27 years, his wife having passed away five years ago.
The children are: Ray, Fred and Roy Christensen, Mrs. Mounle Olsen, Mrs. Charlie Johnson, Mrs. Floyd Lockhart, Mrs. George Skippen, all of Payette and Earl of Harbor City, Cal., Mrs. Claude Ensign of Santa Monica, Ca., and Mrs. Fred Amundson of Minneota, Minn. There are 30 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Christensen in spite of bodily discomforts, retained his keen mind and ready wit even to the last day. His kindly disposition and understanding was an inspiration to all who knew him. He loved his flowers and spent a great deal of his time among them. His love for his adopted land was one of his greatest characteristics. He never missed a chance to point out the opportunities and wonders of freedom which the U. S. A. has to offer. His flag always waved in the breeze on every occasion. A host of friends, neighbors and relatives will miss this grand old man.
The funeral was held at the Landon parlors Monday and interment made at Riverside Cemetery, Rev. P. R. Campbell conducted the services. Mrs. Mattie Lathrop and Mrs. Kritz sang two hymns accompanied by Mrs. C. C. Springstun. To fulfill a request and family tradition, the fours sons acted as pall-bearers.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank the neighbors and friends for their kindness to our dear old father, also for the beautiful floral offerings at his funeral
The Christensen Family.
