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JAMES R. Age 88, of Albuquerque, NM, died Thursday, Feb. 23, after an extended illness. A native of Chicago, IL, and former resident of St. Louis, MO, Mr. Christenson was born Dec. 11, 1923, son of the late Elsie B. and Clemens W. Christenson. A decorated veteran of World War II, Mr. Christenson was a staff sergeant in the Army Air Corps and served in the South Pacific. He received the Air Medal and other commendations. After his military service, Mr. Christenson attended Chicago Technical College, graduating with a bachelor's degree in machine design. He worked as a draftsman for Trimount Instrument Co. in Chicago, and was promoted to chief engineer and plant superintendent. He worked as an aeronautical engineer for Ordnance Engineering Associates in Chicago and Denver, CO, and was an engineering staff scientist in the Rocket & Space Division of Emerson Electric in St. Louis. Upon retirement, Mr. Christenson served as a consultant for several engineering firms and was a volunteer for Wings of Hope in Chesterfield, MO. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Wolek Christenson. Survivors include his sister, Kathleen Byers of Batavia, IL; his son, Scott C. Christenson of Albuquerque; daughters Karen C. Graul of Columbia, MO, and Kimberly C. Clarke of Richmond, VA; grandchildren Sarah Anne Clarke of Pittsburgh, PA, and Katherine C. Karaffa of Stuarts Draft, VA; great-grandchildren Grace and Hope Karaffa, also of Stuarts Draft; as well as several nieces and a nephew. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 1, at Matthews Funeral Home in Edmond, OK. Interment at Memorial Park Cemetery in Edmond. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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