Christen, Lorraine Gladys

03-01-1929 to 11-27-2023

Age 94 of Fridley. Passed away peacefully November 27 surrounded by family and friends. She is dancing in heaven with her husband Robert of 65 years and her Heavenly Father. Preceded in death by parents Leona and Arnold Christen. Survived by brother Dale, daughter Cheryl Peterson, son Kendall (Gerry), grandchildren Brett (Emily), Alexandro (Shaina), great grandchildren Noah, Anna, Jesse, Josie, and Bella, and many other dear family and friends. She loved life, was a faithful Christian, and loved her family unconditionally. She was honest, supportive, kind-hearted, and strong. She danced, forgave, and trusted in God. She was the glue that held family together. She graduated from Albany High School in 1941 and graduated from St. Cloud School of Beauty in 1948. She was a gifted and talented beautician, cutting and curling hair for 67 years; 58 years in her own shop. She loved to talk! Delightful conversations kept her connected to customers, family, and friends. Loved music, singing with family, and listening to family play guitar. She always sang Happy Birthday to family and friends. She was an amazing baker, spoiling family and friends with pies, cakes, cookies, bars, ice cream, and candy. She was the family historian and kept family traditions alive. Devoted grandmother and extensive traveler. Words cannot express our loss. She was one of a kind and will live in our hearts for eternity. Services will be held at Peace Lutheran Church, 4512 France Avenue North, Robbinsdale, MN on December 14 at 10:00 am with lunch to follow. Interment at Fort Snelling at 2:00 pm. All are welcome. Memorials to Peace Lutheran Church. Long live the memory of the spider and the fly.

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Published on December 10, 2023