Maxine Karren Christensen

Richmond, Utah - Maxine Karren Christensen, 90, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015 in Logan, Utah.  She was born on August 13, 1924 in Lewiston, Utah to George Leavitt and Ruth Benson Karren. She was born while her father was serving an LDS mission in North Carolina.  She grew up in Lewiston and attended first grade through eighth grade in Lewiston Grade School.  She attended North Cache High School and graduated with her high school sweetheart, Garr Christensen in 1942. She also graduated from seminary.  She has enjoyed all the class reunions since graduation. She loved to meet and have lunch with her many friends she graduated with.

Maxine and Garr were married November 12, 1942 in the Logan LDS Temple. They began their married life with the threat of World War II. Garr served his country during this time. This part of history remained very important in their lives. In 2001 they planned and worked with the Richmond Veterans to build a war memorial in Richmond.

Maxine was a wonderful mother, homemaker, and cook. She kept a beautiful home that was always open to family and friends. She was active in the LDS Church, having served as Relief Society President, Visiting Teacher, Homemaking Director, Nursery Leader, Primary Teacher, and worked in the YW/MIA in her ward and stake. She worked at Park Elementary School hot lunch, Jed's Burger Bar, and Pepperidge Farm. She worked at Pepperidge until she was 70 years old.

Maxine enjoyed traveling and horseback riding, snowmobiling and entertaining family and friends. Maxine made many temple quilts, receiving blankets with burp cloths, and Levi quilts for her family and friends. She was a member of the Scarlet Bonnet Red Had Club, Daughters of the Pioneers, and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

She is survived by her children Karen Dee (Wayne) Duncan, of Ninilchik, AK; Dixie (Glen Lee) Hansen, of College Ward, UT; Kim (Barbara) Christensen of Richmond, UT; and Bret (Charla) Christensen, of Cove, UT; 16 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Lavere (Bonnie) Karren of Ririe, ID; and a daughter-in-law Donna Vee Roberts, sisters-in-law Kaylene Karren of Isaquah, WA; Tess Christensen of Richmond; and Phyllis Unice of Orem, UT. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Garr, a son Ron, and her brothers Nolan Karren, Ned Karren, Clead Karren, and a sister Joyce Rhoten, and brothers-in-law Wade Christensen, Robert Unice and Dick Rhoten.

The family would like to thank Logan Nursing and Rehab for the great care they provided and especially her caregiver Bonnie Hart.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in the Richmond City Creek LDS chapel, 150 South 100 East in Richmond. A viewing will be held on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the church and Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. also at the church. Interment will be in the Richmond Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Webb Funeral Home in Preston. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com