Mary Christensen

Mary M. "Mickey" Christensen, 73, of McPherson, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 15, 2009, in Westminster, Colorado. Mickey was born on May 26, 1935, in Glendive, Montana, the daughter of Tobias B. and Mildred (Byrd) Richert. She graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1953 and attended Tabor College of Hillsboro. On July 24, 1957, she was united in marriage to Donald E. Christensen in McPherson, Kansas. Mickey was a homemaker and former switchboard operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone.

Mickey was a member of the First Baptist Church, Joy Sunday School Class, Past President of the Lincoln School PTA, Past President of McPherson Community Aglow Lighthouse, where she was currently serving Aglow as a Prayer Chairperson.

The funeral service will be at 10:30 AM, Friday, May 22, at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Les Cantrell officiating. Burial will be in McPherson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at Stockham Family Funeral Home, with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

Her survivors include: her husband, Don of the home; son, Ed Christensen and wife, Kristi, of Louisville, KY; foster-son, David Blackman and wife, Nancy, of Ocala, FL; sister, Daisy Herbison of Newton, KS; two grandchildren; and two foster grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Ben and Ray Richert, and one sister, Betty Matz.

Memorial contributions may be given to the First Baptist Church or the McPherson Community Aglow Lighthouse in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mary Christensen please visit our Sympathy Store.