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Geneva Josephine Christianson
• 1908- 2006 Geneva was born August 5, 1908 in Jessie, ND, to John and Julia (Thompson) Miller. She grew up in Aneta, ND and as a young adult Geneva moved to Kenmare, ND and worked at the Shef Café and the Irvin Café. Geneva married Edward H. Christianson on November 1, 1928 at the Elmdale Lutheran Church, Niobe, ND. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1978. Edward and Geneva farmed in the rural Niobe area until they retired in 1975. After retirement, they moved to Minot and resided at the Chateau Apartments for 20 years. Edward passed away on October 17, 1985. For the past 11 years, Geneva resided at Edgewood Vista, until moving to her daughter's home in Minot on October 1, 2005. Geneva was an avid card player, lucky at Bingo, and she crocheted an untold number of beautiful doilies. She also baked and decorated Wedding Cakes and had the most delicious wedding cake frosting! While residing in the Kenmare area, Geneva was an active member of the Elmdale Lutheran Church, the Ladies Aid, and missions. She would frequently recall her opportunity to attend the Homemakers Convention held in Washington, D.C. with guest speaker Norman Vincent Peale as one of the most memorable highlights of her life. She will be missed as mother, grandma, great-grandma, and great-great grandma. God Bless the memory of Geneva J. Christianson. Survivors: Daughter, Dorothy Hennix, Minot; son, Robert and wife Carole, Minot; grandchildren, Jerry (Celine) Hennix, West Fargo; DeMaris (Chuck) Fitzpatrick, Velva; Nancy (Kirk) Pandolfo, Bismarck; John (Pam) Christianson, Bismarck; Roger (Kim) Christianson, Fargo; Jay Christianson, Fargo; grandson-in-law, Vern Larsen, Bismarck; great-grandchildren, Keith (fiancé Tracy Mollerud) Fitzpatrick, Minot; Jeff (Misy) Fitzpatrick, Fargo; Mark Fitzpatrick, Velva; Tanya and Jana Hennix, both of Minot; Andrea (Trevor) Pope, Virginia; Drew Pandolfo, Bismarck; Lee Christianson, West Fargo; Trisha and Morgan Christianson, both of Bismarck; Hope Larsen, Bozeman; Sarah, April and Hillary Larsen, all of Bismarck; Kyle, Jordan and Siennah Christianson, all of Fargo; great-great grandchildren, Riley Thompson, Minot; Keelin Fitzpatrick, Fargo, and Jayden Christianson, West Fargo; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Geneva was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son-in-law, Gaylen Hennix; granddaughters, Donna Hennix and Becky Larsen; grandson, Greg Hennix; brothers, Oscar, Ray, John, Harry, George and Herbert; sisters, Ida, Florence, Maggie, Alice and Lizzie. Funeral: Monday, April 17, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Augustana Lutheran Church, Minot. Prayer Service: Sunday at 8:00 p.m., at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND. Visitation: Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot. Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND. Officiant: Rev. Greg Anderson Music: Keith Fitzpatrick and Debbie Bachmeier, song
leaders Honorary Bearers: Edgewood Vista Residents and Staff, Edith Satcho and Rose Minnerup Active Bearers: Jerry Hennix, DeMaris Fitzpatrick,
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