Linda Jane Christiansen

Linda was born in Eastend on November 20, 1947, to Jack and Leonie Bell. She grew up in Eastend and Regina, attending high school and University there. She married her first husband Bill Chernick, and they had two children, Leah and Russell.

Linda moved to Maple Creek with her two children, and this move proved to the blessing of her life, as she met Norman Christiansen. In March of 1977, Norm became her husband and the most amazing father to Leah and Russell, whom he adopted as his own. They raised their children in Maple Creek, during which Linda worked in the local bank and held various positions with the government, which involved a lot of travel away from home.

Linda’s career took them to Medicine Hat in 1991, where they lived together in retirement till Norm’s passing in Oct 2023.

Linda made the big move to Edmonton, in March 2024, to be closer to her children and lived in MacTaggart Place until she passed.

Linda will always be remembered for her attention to detail, great organizational skills, love of her flowers and yard, her dedication to her career, and the excellent work ethic that she instilled in her children, Leah and Russell. Despite the hills to climb, objections or obstacles in the way – Mom knew how overcome all them all and “get the job done”. She was an amazing cook and loved to put on dinner parties with Dad, with family and friends.

Linda is survived by her children, Leah (Bob) , Russell (Stephanie), Grandchildren, Sarah, Nick, Taylor (Andrea), Great Grandchildren, Noah, Gray, and Cayden, her sister, Barb (Soup), Brother-in-law Pat, nephews Dan (Karen), and Trevor (Kim), niece Erin( David) and many other family members including, Terry (Lori), Tom (Tara), Lee-Ann (Pat).

Linda was predeceased by her parents, Jack and Leonie Bell (nee Locke), her husband, Norman, her brother Jim, sister Sharon, brother’s in law – Carl, Tom, niece Shauna, nephew Dan.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Maple Creek Minor Sports – PO Box 803, Maple Creek, SK S0N 1N0, in memory of Linda.