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Dale Christensen

Dale L. Christensen, 86, of Marion, died Jan. 27, 2006, at St. Luke Hospital, Marion.

Born May 19, 1919, on his parents' homestead, he was the son of Louis and Ruby (Richardson) Christensen.

On Nov. 24, 1962, he married Eunice Boyer.

He was a lifelong Marion resident, retiring from farming in 1995, and moving into town.

He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who lived for his family. He enjoyed his life as a farmer and hobbies of fishing, dancing, reading, and coffee with his buddies.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Tom and Lynn.

Survivors include his wife, Eunice of Marion; five daughters, Beverly and Tom Blake of Wichita, Mary and Sonny Oliver of Tulsa, Okla., Sherie and John Mulvenon and Cynthia Barrett of Marion, and Cindy and Glen Sisson of Council Grove; sister, Annie Jean Winkley of Marion; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at Marion Christian Church with Pastor Carl Helm officiating.

Burial was in Marion Cemetery.

Memorial funds have been established with St. Luke Hospital and Living Center or Marion City Library.

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