

Jim was born September 24, 1962 in Minneapolis, MN and grew up in Hopkins, MN. He graduated from Saint Cloud State University and went on to receive his Ph.D. in organic chemistry from North Dakota State University. Jim was currently a senior chemist at CreoSalus in Louisville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Jean Christensen; and his brother, Jerry Christensen.
Survivors include wife, Bessie Simmons Christensen; children, John Randal "Randy" Christensen, Jessica Chase Christensen; sisters, Judy Kowalczyk (Al) of Brooklyn Park, MN, Janet Tift (Jim) of Minnetonka, MN; sisters-in-law, Barbara Nevins (James), Bonnie Sain (Jon) and Jane Christensen; and many nieces and nephews .
Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. Friday at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 E. Spring Street, New Albany, IN. A celebration of Jim's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Kraft Spring Street Chapel, with a reception to follow at the family home. Online condolences may be made at www.kraftfuneralservice.net.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Jim's children's college fund.
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