Grandpa Jim

James Martin Christensen
April 16, 1927 ~ June 13, 2011
Hometown: North Salt Lake, UT


James Martin Christensen
April 16, 1927-June 13, 2011

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and Brother returned to the loving arms of his Father in Heaven after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born and raised in North Salt Lake, Utah.

James served honorably in the United States Navy during World War II.

He married his sweetheart, Belva Mae Vincent, on September 22, 1952 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They lived and raised their family in Woods Cross, Utah for 34 years.

James worked for Amoco Oil Refinery for 38 years, retiring at the age of 58.

He and his eternal companion served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Calgary, Canada from February 1988-September 1989. Following their mission, they moved to North Salt Lake, Utah.

He and his wife served in the Salt Lake LDS Temple for three years and in the Bountiful LDS Temple for seven years.

His greatest loves in life were his family, the gospel of Jesus Christ, motorcycle riding, hunting, fishing, and working in his orchard.

Surviving him are his wife, Belva Christensen, and their seven children, Chris (Brad) Panos, Judy (George) Bell, Vickie (Milt) Buhrman, Margie (Kirk) Swenson, Marty Christenen, Cindie (Karl) Badger, Larry (Nan) Christensen, 22 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, John Christensen, Nola (Wes) Waters, Bruce (Lilly) Christensen, and Ruth (Dee) Oyler.

James left behind a legacy of love for his family and a strong testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He was a man of integrity and honor. He believed in working hard and playing hard.

Goodbye until we meet again. We love you!

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, June 16, 2011, at the Orchard 3rd Ward, 261 E. Center, North Salt Lake.

Friends may call from 6-8 pm on Wednesday at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 N. Main, and from 9:45-10:45 am on Thursday at the church prior to services.

Interment - Lakeview Memorial Estates.

Photo Challenge - Week 10 - "tastey"

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Next Week's challenge: "America"

**bIrThDaY gIrL**

Farm theme - and she LOVED it! We tried to play it down from last year, but you only turn 2 once... Daddy got her a petting zoo with two goats, a pig named Daisy, a sheep, two bunnies, and a duck. Mommy got her a horse named Andy. Lol, well he made one phone call and I did the other =) It all turned out fabulous.
And my baby is two.... my baby is two!

Photo Challenge Week 9 - Strength

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**Kirby**

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next weeks challenge: "tasty"

its her birthday damn it...

My sweet baby girl turned two last Friday. Two... time seems to be flying these days! She woke up to mommy and daddy singing happy birthday. She opened her presents and was super excited to say the least about her "packpack" (from Dora the explorer. There are no words possible to explain how much I love this little girl and the magic that she has brought into our lives.

sleeping birthday girl...
I was so excited for her party I woke up at 5:00 - to get a start on things. It was nice... I wrote my baby girl a letter that I put in her book and snuggled in the sunshine on the couch and took it all in. My baby is two...

the BIG THREE ZERO...

Rob finally left his twenties last week. He wanted to focus on Addie's bday and celebrate his latter. What - ev! We went to dinner with are parents and of course the older than dirt cake...

**Seriously though. I had no idea how my world could ever be fixed when Rob and I first met. Little did I know the excitement that was headed my way! Robbie has taught me to let go and live life - who cares. Although it still doesn't come as easy for me to do. He always reminds me that things will be okay - that everything always works itself out. He is hard working and takes pride that he works for what he has. He loves to spoil me. He seriously is the husband that most would love to have.... he is more than helpful. He cleans, does laundry, and the yard... and his new love this last year has been cooking. He isn't one to just sit and do nothing -sometimes that would be nice - I will admit. He also has blown me completely away at what a GREAT dad he is. Addison and his bond is rock solid and so very special. He is constantly taking her to the park, the petting zoo, always making special time for the two of them. He has wants for her and us and strives so hard to see them fulfilled. I love my life that Rob has given me. He is my best friend and well.. it doesn't hurt that he is hot too!

Happy 30th bday the worlds best husband & daddy ever!
We love you to the moon and back!

Photo Challenge - Week 8 - Contrast

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Next week's challenge: "strength"