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Larry Christensen Obituary
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 23rd at 2:00 at the Wet Mountain Valley Saddle Club in Westcliffe.
He was born in Denver, CO to Daryl and Arloa Christensen. He went to college at Western State in Gunnison, CO. He did his student teaching in Weldona, CO where he met his wife Jean (Wilde). They married in 1973 and had four children while living in Colorado Springs. The family moved to Penrose in 1978. He started teaching and coaching at Harrison High School and later became a councilor at Stratton Meadows and Wildflower Elementaries. He loved Westcliffe and spent as much time there as he could throughout his early life and career. He had deep roots there as his great-great grandfather Daniel Hugg came over from Switzerland to homestead in the Wet Mountain Valley. When he retired he followed his dream and returned to Westcliffe. He was a high school football official for over 25 years and recently officiated a state championship game.
He loved baseball and passed the love on to his children. Larry and the boys traveled to many ballparks across the country. He loved golfing, fishing, rafting, dancing, Outward Bound and being with all of his different friends and family. He was a bright light in the world, anyone will tell you - he was the life of the party. He cherished his grandchildren and every moment that he got to spend with them. He brought happiness and laughter to everything he did and everywhere he went.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents Daryl and Arloa Christensen. He is survived by his brother Ron Christensen,
sister Sandy Christensen, brother Rusty Christensen, son Walker Christensen, son Kip Christensen, son Casey Christensen, daughter Amanda (Christensen) Tucker, grandchild Flynn Christensen, grandchild Lauryn Christensen, grandchild Jax Tucker, and many nieces and nephews.
In Lieu of flowers please make donations to the Sangre De Cristo Hospice, 601 Greenwood Ave, Canon City, CO 81212.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Larry Christensen
Phil prutch
July 15, 2023
Sure miss that guy!!!
Sherry Turner
July 25, 2016
Jean,
Our deepest sympathy in your loss of Larry. You and your family are in our prayers.
Sherry, Dannie, & Daniel
July 24, 2016
for the children-we are so sorry for the loss of your father.
Joyce and Bob Peterson
July 23, 2016
My sympathy for your loss of Larry. I attended Western State with him and will forever remember that infectious laugh and smile. Always a great guy and lots of fun times.
Richard(Dick)Simpson
Richard(Dick) Simpson
July 23, 2016
Sorry for your loss of Larry. I attended Western State with him and will forever remember that infectious laugh and smile. Always a great guy and lots of fun times.
Richard(Dick)Simpson
July 23, 2016
My sympathy to you in the loss of Larry. I was a colleague in the Harrison School District and knew Larry for many years. What a neat guy!
Sincerely,
Linda Edgar
Goodall Family
July 23, 2016
Sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Larry was a good man and will be missed.
Steve Howell
July 23, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss.
The world is a better place, because Larry Christensen was in it.
The Missouri Howell's:
Steve, Kathy, Jim and Dan
Steve Howell
July 23, 2016
Walker, Kip, Casey and Amanda
We are so sorry for your loss. All of us who were able to call Larry Christensen our friend, are better for it.
The Missouri Howell's:
Steve, Kathy, Jim and Dan
Larry & Steve 2006 Soap Creek
Steve Howell
July 23, 2016
Walker, Kip, Casey, Amanda,
We are so sorry for your loss. All of us who were lucky enough to call him our friend, are better for knowing him.
The Missouri Howell's:
Steve, Kathy, Jim and Dan
July 23, 2016
To all of Larry's family..... Your Dad was a good fun man. Visiting Westcliffe in the future will not be the same with out him. God Bless You All.
Keith & Rita Brassill
(Yvonne Squire's Sister)
Bob Peterson
July 22, 2016
To all of Larry's family. Your dad will be missed. His humor his little remarks. I've known your dad for a long time. What a guy. So sorry for your loss. God be with you.
Joyce and Bob Peterson
July 22, 2016
Larry was a good friend to my family (the Starr's and Eaton's). We enjoyed the time we were able to spend with him and his family. Even though we did not see him often, every time we did, nothing ever changed. He was so fun and loving, we treasure having known him.
God bless you and may your memories always be with you. Larry will be missed by so many.
With love and fond memories,
Deena (Starr) Eaton & Family
July 22, 2016
Our condolences. Larry was such a positive and supportive man and father. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Alf & Dusty Lotrich
Carol Wrede
July 21, 2016
The world has lost a kind, compassionate intellectual. I worked closely with Larry at Stratton Meadows for 12 years, and I am so thankful our lives crossed. We had a great team. I can still see his smile and hear his laughter. Prayers for all of you.
Larry, may you walk with the saints in the heavenly courts. Your presence will be missed.
Carol Wrede
July 21, 2016
The world has lost a wonderful, caring person. I can still see his smile and hear his laughter. We worked together at Stratton Meadows for 12 years, and had a great team. Prayers to all of you. May he walk with the saints.
Johnny Joe Navara
July 21, 2016
To Larrys family. I am so sorry. He will be sadly missed by all. I will especially miss him and our great memories together. I met him in 1969 and I've loved him ever since. R I P my golfing buddy.
Christine Noble
July 21, 2016
Larry will be missed. Remembering his laughter and joyful personality makes me smile.He was a sincere and genuine person. So sad that he is no longer here to spend time with his children and family. We send our condolences to his family and friends.
DOMINIC MARTINEZ
July 21, 2016
He will truly be missed! My Condolences go out to his family & friends (many, many of them). It will not be the same not seeing Larry but what he did give, was precious memories that we can share together and laugh.
It will be hard to forget my friend who gave me so much to remember!
RIP - "Sweet & Low"
July 21, 2016
TO THE FAMILY OF LARRY, IM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. HE WAS A GREAT MAN AND GREAT FRIEND. I WILL MISS HIM.
July 21, 2016
To Larry's Family We are so very sorry for your loss. We will all miss him. Lynn & Jerry Hoad
Rick and Kim Burford
July 21, 2016
To Larry's family, So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and praying. He always had a smile on his face.
July 21, 2016
We are sorry to hear of your loss. We will be praying for your family during this difficult time.
Blessings to you all,
The Saindon Family
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