Frank Ernest Christensen

Following graduation from Brown Military Academy in Pacific Beach, Calif., Frank attended Grandview College in Des Moines, Iowa, before returning to Seattle and earning a degree in accounting from the University of Washington. He later added an MBA and a CPA license to his credentials. Frank joined the U.S. National Guard, then served on the U.S. Army audit team in Korea.

Frank worked as an accountant and auditor at Rayonier Pulp and Paper mill in Hoquiam, Wash. He also worked at Arthur Young and Company before starting his own CPA firm in Seattle. Soon after that, he joined John L O’Brien and Company as a partner, where he worked as a CPA and auditor for nearly 50 years until his retirement in 2007.

Frank showed his great love for his Danish heritage after retirement by volunteering his financial expertise for the Northwest Danish Association. Frank loved Danish holiday celebrations and traditional foods (especially the desserts)!

Always kind and loyal, his family and friends were truly blessed to have had his steadfast love. He enjoyed making people laugh and made sure to never say goodbye to anyone without adding “stay happy.”

Survivors include his wife of nearly 72 years, Edith; daughter Lynn Pattison (John), Arlington, Wash.; son Alan Christensen (Roseann), Lincoln, Neb.; eight grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Frank was preceded in death by his parents Christian C. Christensen, Jennie Bulow (Meiner Christensen), and sister Jean Lenihan.

Kom godt hjem.

A Celebration of Life open house will be held from 1-4 pm July 27 at the Northwest Danish Association.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: Northwest Danish Association, 1833 N. 105th St., Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98133. northwestdanish.org

NWDA is a non-profit which provides dinners and events for those interested in the Danish culture.