Carol Christensen

Carol Jean Christensen died at her home June 20, 2015 from an inoperative brain tumor. She was in hospice care and surrounded by her family when she passed. Carol was born June 7, 1939 in Denver and moved to Lakewood as a second grader.

She graduated from Bear Creek High School where she met her future husband, Jack Christensen. She attended Northern Colorado University and graduated with academic honors. She taught elementary school in Jefferson County prior to moving to Castle Rock and becoming a fulltime homemaker. She and Jack have resided in Castle Rock for over 43 years.

Carol was a very active member of Cherry Hills Community Church for 34 years, serving as Sunday School teacher, Mission Messenger, and was a contributor to the Gathering Place Senior Fellowship. She enjoyed Bible study, prayer groups, gardening, wild flowers, birds, travel, kittens, and outings to their mountain cabin. She was the consummate hostess, frequently opening her house to large gatherings of family and friends. Carol was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother and touched the hearts of many others with her kindness and caring nature.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, son Eric, his wife Joan, their children Karis, Karston, and Kelsey, daughter Mary Smith, her husband Jon, their children Nathan, Anna, and Leah, and daughter Sarah Hodnett, her husband Kevin and their children Andrew, Sam, and Jack, brother Tom Hosea, sister Lisa Boner, and brother-in-law Kelsey Christensen. She led a Biblically centered life and has left many fond memories and set a life standard admired by all.

Services for Mrs. Christensen were held Tuesday, July 7, 11:00 am at Cherry Hills Community Church Highlands Ranch, Colorado