Walter R Christensen, June 17, 1932 — April 27, 2019

Walter R Christensen (Murray, Utah, UT) June 17, 1932 April 27, 2019 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology

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Birth date: June 17, 1932

Death date: April 27, 2019

Death place: Murray, Utah(UT), USA

Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Homes & Cremation Center

Obituary 1932-2019 Walter R. Christensen, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and best friend, returned home to his Father in Heaven and beautiful wife, Zada on April 27, 2019. Walt was born on June 17, 1932 in Gunnison, Utah to Walter A. and Joyce Pierce Christensen. He married the love of his life, Zada Urry, in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity on March 5, 1953.

Walt graduated from Granite High School and later served in the Army as the leader of the Army Band. While in France, Walt served as a missionary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints. Walt’s greatest love was his family.

He was a wonderful example of faith, service, and love. He held many callings in The Church including Bishop of the South Cottonwood 3rd Ward and Bishopric in the Singles Ward. His greatest love was working with the Young Men and the Scouts.

He led many Scout troops on horseback in the High Uintas. Walt received the Silver Beaver Award for his many years serving the young men in scouting. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and four wheeling.

He loved music and played the trumpet in his own band. Walt also loved raising, training, and showing Morgan horses throughout the West. Walt taught his family the value of hard work.

He owned and operated Christensen Heating and Air. Walter is survived by his children: Christy Carter, Shari (Mitch) Hodge, Shauna (Kendall “Tiny”) Woolstenhulme, Rex (Gay Lynn) Christensen, Tami Christensen, and Debi (Paul) Clements; and his sisters, Joy (George) Baty and Jean (Lee) Eyre. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Zada; parents, Walter A. and Joyce Christensen; brother, Arnold Christensen; and sister, Bonnie Christensen.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 6, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Chapel on 981 Revere Circle, Murray, Utah. Viewings will be held on Sunday, May 5th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary located at 4760 South State Street, Murray, and on Monday, May 6th, at the Church from10:00- 10:45 a.m. Internment will be at the Murray City Cemetery, 5490 South Vine Street, Murray. Online condolences may be shared at www.

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death notice Walter R Christensen June 17, 1932 — April 27, 2019

obituary notice Walter R Christensen June 17, 1932 — April 27, 2019

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