Obituary for Alice Christensen
Alice L. (Rahlfs) Christensen, age 94, died at Methodist Fremont Health in Fremont on March 12, 2022.
Alice was born July 21, 1927 in Arlington, NE to William and Inger Rahlfs. She lived her entire life in Nebraska. She graduated from Fremont High School in 1945, and then continued her education and graduated from Midland College in Fremont. She earned her Teaching Certificate from the Nebraska State Department of Education and taught for many years in K-8 one room schoolhouses in Saunders County. Alice married Ray E. Christensen on April 17, 1950. They were married for 60 years.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Fremont for 72 years. She was involved in Sarah Circle, United Methodist Women, the Quilters, participated in Monroe Ministries, the 8 to Eat, and assisted at funeral luncheons while a member. Other activities include the Dodge County Precinct Election Board, the Memorial Hospital of Dodge County Auxiliary, the Prairie Peacemakers, Girl Scout Leader and numerous charity functions.
Alice was a talented seamstress and quilter. She thoroughly enjoyed herself when working on a project, and there were many lucky recipients of these creations she sewed and quilted that will enjoy them for a lifetime. Her other hobbies included reading, tending to her flowers, family activities and traveling when she was able.
Alice is survived by her son, Randy (Jan) Christensen of Sammamish, Washington; daughter Sheri (Dave) Melick of Columbus, Nebraska; three grandchildren—Julie (Nick) Zrust; Jeff (Linh) Melick; Ryan (Janeie) Christensen; seven great-grandchildren—Neil, Coulson, Lauren, Sammy, Hayden, Aries, and Freya; 3 sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brother and sister.
Funeral Service will be held 10:30, Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church in Fremont, NE. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. at Moser’s in Fremont.
Memorials can be directed to the First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or Family Choice.
Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N. Somers Ave., Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490.
Alice was born July 21, 1927 in Arlington, NE to William and Inger Rahlfs. She lived her entire life in Nebraska. She graduated from Fremont High School in 1945, and then continued her education and graduated from Midland College in Fremont. She earned her Teaching Certificate from the Nebraska State Department of Education and taught for many years in K-8 one room schoolhouses in Saunders County. Alice married Ray E. Christensen on April 17, 1950. They were married for 60 years.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Fremont for 72 years. She was involved in Sarah Circle, United Methodist Women, the Quilters, participated in Monroe Ministries, the 8 to Eat, and assisted at funeral luncheons while a member. Other activities include the Dodge County Precinct Election Board, the Memorial Hospital of Dodge County Auxiliary, the Prairie Peacemakers, Girl Scout Leader and numerous charity functions.
Alice was a talented seamstress and quilter. She thoroughly enjoyed herself when working on a project, and there were many lucky recipients of these creations she sewed and quilted that will enjoy them for a lifetime. Her other hobbies included reading, tending to her flowers, family activities and traveling when she was able.
Alice is survived by her son, Randy (Jan) Christensen of Sammamish, Washington; daughter Sheri (Dave) Melick of Columbus, Nebraska; three grandchildren—Julie (Nick) Zrust; Jeff (Linh) Melick; Ryan (Janeie) Christensen; seven great-grandchildren—Neil, Coulson, Lauren, Sammy, Hayden, Aries, and Freya; 3 sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brother and sister.
Funeral Service will be held 10:30, Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church in Fremont, NE. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. at Moser’s in Fremont.
Memorials can be directed to the First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund or Family Choice.
Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N. Somers Ave., Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490.