Arthur Christiansen Obituary

Arthur Kenneth Christiansen (Art) passed away on Dec. 25, 2012. He was born Feb. 7, 1932 in Barton County, KS. He is preceded in death by his parents, August and Alice Christiansen, a son, Clay Leon and step-son, Stig von Holstein-Rathloou. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Hanne, a son, Lance Christiansen, 2 step-children Bettina von Holstein-Rathlou Erik von Holstein-Rathlou. Also survived by 2 sisters, Sandy Brown and Glenna Grant, 3 brothers David Christiansen, John Christiansen, and Bruce Christiansen. He was a beloved father and husband. He served in the Army in Korea. After that he taught dancing for two years. He loved to dance the rest of his life. He was employed by King Soopers for 38 years, where he made many friends among other employees and customers, which was made clear by him receiving 50 sympathy cards during his illness and many more from his church. He volunteered at his church for many years. Art had a keen sense of humor and loved to make others smile with his own winning smile. He loved to travel over the country and made 3 trips to Denmark with his wife. Memorial services will be held Jan. 5, 2012 at 3 o'clock at CFSL (Center for Spiritual Living) at 3685 Jeannine Dr. Donations can be made to CFSL or Pikes Peak Hospice.

Published by The Gazette on Dec. 29, 2012.
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Dear Mrs. Christiansen and Lance,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I lost my Dad this year also. I remember his smile, it just never changed.

Allison Selk

January 24, 2013

My best friend from work will be missed. God bless the family.

Lucie and Bill Russell

January 4, 2013

Robert Bodine

January 3, 2013

We were blessed to have you dear brother I look forward to seeing you sister Peggy, Momma and Daddy in our heavenly home. We will run with the angles on streets made of gold and and listen to stories both new and old. I'm sure Jesus won't mind if we dance and sing too.
love you big brother, Glenna

January 2, 2013

Art, you will be missed greatly.Your warm smile and giving nature is something we will always carry in our hearts.Love you big brother!

Bruce and Lucie Christiansen

January 1, 2013

Art You will surely be missed You were my favorite checker Raenel Mantei Hardin

Rae nel Mantei (Hardin

December 31, 2012

Uncle Art we will miss you very much,but you will still be with us in our hearts.You are with your sister Peggy that passed away in May. I am sure you are with Grandma and Grandpa Christiansen. You are all together now. Love you lots.Carol,David and Kelci Keyse

December 30, 2012

Uncle Art you will be truely missed. I am blessed to have had such a wonderful uncle. Who made everyone he met feel special. I keep in my heart those very special memories of you that comfort me knowing you will always be my christmas angel. My thoughts and prayer are with you Aunt Hanna. Love Kim

Kim Koch

December 30, 2012

Hey Brother Weve had a good life , keep me a place near Love you David

December 30, 2012

Uncle Art had a terrific sense of humor and infectious laugh. He will be missed. Although gone from our sight he will always be present in the stories shared at family reunions and in the faces of those who share the Christiansen DNA.

Dale & Jackie Stambaugh

December 30, 2012

I remember Art doing the announcements at CSL probably 20 years ago - always a great smile, funny, and so positive. He was a loving, funning, bright and wonderful congregant. I will miss him. Blessings to you Hanna in this time of grief and change. Ruth Meinking

Ruth Meinking

December 30, 2012

To my dear dad. Thank you for all the ways you have helped me all the year you have ben there with all the great advice you have given me and all the love. You are a very great man dad I love you and miss you. Your son Lance Scott Christiansen.

Lance Christiansen

December 30, 2012

Art, i miss you man!!!!!! We have known each other for 30 years, i will miss you very much, you and Hanna, mean so much to me and my mom. God has taken you home Art. You will be missed.

Jeff and Diane Frasure

December 29, 2012

Art: You are and will always remain in our hearts a very kind, warm, and caring spirit. Bless you, Art...you will be missed, dear man.

Addy Hansen

December 29, 2012

Going to miss you Art..great working with u for a short time before you retired...came through my chekstand all the time..called you Uncle Art...gonna be sad not to see you at least once a day...may you RIP..God be with you and God bless your family..

Ted Williams

December 29, 2012

You will be sorely missed Uncle Art. My thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Hannah, Betina,Dane,Lance and Eric. Love, Carrie

December 29, 2012

As King Sooper employees, we always enjoyed seeing Art and his unforgettable smile. He was such a pleasant man. He enjoyed coming in and just visiting with the employees at the uintah king soopers. We all enjoyed his kind words. He was very sweet and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family.

Eddie & Jennifer Olivas

December 29, 2012

we met 28 years ago and always looked for his and Hanah' s smiling faces. Over the years we shared many happy times at church and the memories always brings a smile to our faces We love you Art and Hanah our prayers are with you.

David/Charlotte Winkler

December 29, 2012

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