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Lester Christianson • 1925 - 2009 Lester Raymond Christianson was born November 20, 1925, a son of Morris S. and Ida (Haugen) Christianson, in Glenburn, ND. He was raised and educated in Glenburn, graduating from Glenburn High School in 1943. Les enlisted in the United States Navy November 23, 1943, at the age of 17. He proudly served his country during WWII and was honorably discharged May 3, 1946. Les married Pearl L. Thompson June 18, 1950, in Glenburn. They made their home in Glenburn and farmed east of Glenburn. Lester worked as a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 28 years. It was often said by many rural box holders, “You can set your clock by Lester.” Lester built numerous homes in the Glenburn area, remodeled many homes for Pearl and enjoyed finish carpentry. Les’s proudest moments were displayed, showing off his numerous complete sets of license plates from 1911 to present. Les and Pearl were avid antique collectors. No auction was ever too far away. One of his more notable accomplishments was the woodwork done in the St. Philomena Catholic Church in Glenburn in 1967. They resided in the Glenburn area until 1983, when they moved to Lake Metigoshe, and spent their winters in Mesa, Arizona, until 2000, they moved to Garrison, ND, and in 2005, they made Minot, ND, their home. He moved to Sommerset Court in April of 2009, and had spent his final days at ManorCare in Minot. A special thank you to the staff at Sommerset Court, ManorCare Health Services and to Dr. R.N. Jethwa and his staff. A very special thank you to those who spent time with Les during his final days. Surviving family includes: wife of 59 years, Pearl, Minot; children, Rick Christianson (Maggie VanEeckhout), St. Paul, MN, Randy (Darcy) Christianson, Mandan, ND, Cindy Hoiland, Bismarck, ND, and ReNae (Lee) Weishaar, Minot, ND; grandchildren, Lyndee (Tyler) Hoiland Heser, Billy (Amy) Weishaar, Dustin Weishaar, and Koby Weishaar, and Drew (Kristen) Christianson; great-grandchildren, Lily Christianson and Kyler Weishaar; brothers, Tilfred (Maxine) Christianson, Minot, Conrad (Agnes) Christianson, Glenburn, and Donald (Sally) Christianson, Minot; sisters, Myrtle Snustad, Moorhead, MN; sister-in-law, Virginia Christianson, Minot; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Officiant: Pastor David Maxfield Music: Congregational Hymns: “How Great Thou Art” & “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” Honorary Bearers: Les’ family and friends Active Bearers: Lyndee Heser, Billy Weishaar, Dustin Weishaar, Tyler Heser, Amy Weishaar, Koby Weishaar, Drew Christianson, Kristen Christianson Military honors accorded by the North Dakota National Funeral Honor Guard. Following the funeral service, please join the family for a time of fellowship and lunch in the lower level of the church. The committal service will take place at a later date. Our family would like to thank all of you for your many acts of kindness. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated during this difficult time. May God bless the memory of Les. To sign the online guest
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Lester Christianson, 84, Minot, ND, formerly of Glenburn, and Lake Metigoshe, ND, passed away peacefully on Christmas morning, 2009, at ManorCare Health Services in Minot, after an 18 month journey with lung cancer. “God picks special people to die on special days”