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Susan Christiansen Obituary

Susan and Mitch Christiansen Susan J. Christiansen, age 62, a resident of Colorado Springs since 1992, was found May 22, 2011 at the Elevenmile Reservoir in Park County, Colorado. She was an account representative for Memorial Hospital Financial Services. Susan Jane Harris was born on March 25, 1949 in Herrin, Illinois to Edward and (Hattie Maude Bozarth) Harris. She was a 1967 graduate of Lafayette High School. She married Mitchell B. Christiansen on August 24th, 1968 in Baldwin, Missouri. Susan enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, scrapbooking, baking, needlework, fishing, and camping. Mitchell B. Christiansen, age 64, a resident of Colorado Springs since 1992, was lost at Elevenmile Reservoir in Park County, Colorado. He was a building contractor, realtor, and had run for Mayor of Colorado Springs recently. Mitchell Byron Christiansen was born on August 21, 1946 in Austin, Minnesota. He was a 1964 graduate of Parker High School. Mitch enjoyed traveling, snowmobiling, fishing, and the outdoors. They are survived by their children, Jennifer (husband Brian) Collinsworth of Pueblo West, and John (wife Christine) Christiansen of Peyton. They have five grandchildren, Kobe, Kayla, Cress, Carter, and Garrett. They are also survived by Mitch's step-father William Oliver Young of Mexico Beach, Florida and Mankato, Minnesota; and Mitch's siblings, Debbie (husband Dennis) Watkins of Enterprise, Alabama, Jan Comisak of Panama City, Florida, and Paul Comisak of Enterprise, Alabama. A celebration of their lives will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at the Eastside Church of Christ, 5905 Flintridge Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the church. Cremation is planned. Memorials in their names may be made to Park County Search and Rescue, P.O. Box 194, Bailey, Colorado 80421.

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Published by The Gazette on May 27, 2011.

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J Dippel

June 13, 2011

I was the campground host at the park. Although I did not get a chance to meet the Christiansens, I know of the extreme effort made for them. It was a very sad day when this happened.

Mike and Rene Ludeman

June 7, 2011

My husband worked for Mitch once upon a time. I worked for a brief time in the office. My favorite memory of Mitch was when I first met him. I wasn't sure what to expect and in walked this big gruff man with a cute little poodle fresh from the groomer toes painted and all! I knew in that instant I would like him! He and Sue were very good people and a pleasure to know. Our prayers to all of you.

Melinda Lawson

May 31, 2011

A love story, from beginning to end.

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Angelo, Rachelle and Nikolaus Mangione

May 31, 2011

May God grant you peace and strength in this your hour of need. Mitch and Sue touched our family with grace, friendship, loyalty and laughter. With heavy hearts we offer you our sympathy for the loss of your parents.

Larry & Daisy Jones

May 31, 2011

John and Kristy. The entire Jones family sends our heart felt condolences to you and your entire family and pray that you receive the Lords strength to get you through this very tough time.

David and Mitzi Collinsworth

May 31, 2011

Our hearts are full of sorrow and joy. Sorrow because we will miss Mitch and Sue. Joy for they are now together and at peace with the Lord. We pray for the healing of heavy hearts for our family, especially Brian, Jenny, John and Christine. There memory will live on forever in their grandchildren. With all our love, David, Mitzi, Sean, Natalie, and Eric Collinsworth

Kim Cockrum

May 31, 2011

Mitch you will truly be missed. I will think of you often. God Bless.

Celi Thompson

May 30, 2011

Mitch and Sue will be greatly missed,Both were wonderful unique people, Sue had a aura of goodness and kindness that always shined brightly, Our thought and prayers are with not only them but their family, Dennis and Celi Thompson Colorado Springs

May 29, 2011

Jen, Brian and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. You have many memories and you will find much comfort in them. Love, Uncle Bob and Aunt KItty

Jerry and Barb Eurich, Jerry's Custom Concrete

May 29, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May God's Comfort and Peace be with you.

May 29, 2011

I will miss Sue's smile and laughter.I pray God gives you peace and comfort through the memories you have in your heart of both your parents.
RoseAnn McBroom, Colorado Springs,Colorado

May 28, 2011

I havent seen Mitch and Sue for years, but I worked 7 years for them at Northland Door & Supply Company. They were very good to me and wonderful to work for. My heart goes out to their family and friends.
Dorothy Graff, Pierce City, Missouri

Shirley Flowers

May 27, 2011

My love and sympathy to the Christiansen Family. Sue and Mitch were rare and wonderful people and shall be greatly missed.

Brian Dees RV

May 27, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Christiansen family and friends. We had a brief pleasure of meeting both Susan and Mitch, they will be missed.

Cindy Powell

May 27, 2011

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. It has been an honor for me to know both of them over the past 15 years. I will truly miss Sue here at work.

Sharon Brammer

May 27, 2011

My sympathy to Jennifer & the rest of Mitch & Sue's family! Rest in peace! Sharon Brammer, Lyons, CO

Maren Wurster

May 27, 2011

Prayers for the family! Sue and Mitch were wonderful people. You were both loved and will be missed!

James Kin

May 27, 2011

I represented your father in some construction litigation and got to know him in some tough times. He was one of a kind. Behind that gruff exterior was an excellent mind and a kind heart to those he respected. His love of life, energy and love of family and community will be greatly missed.

Soledad Martinez

May 27, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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