Andrew "Chris" R. Christenson, Age 87, born on August 31, 1925 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed on August 3, 2013 in Commerce, Michigan. Beloved husband of Aki Christenson for 51 years. Loving father of Ami Christenson. Cherished grandfather of Melony DeVoll, Amanda Christenson, Haley Smith, and Brandon Christenson. Proud great-grandfather of Ellianah and Mallace Waldron. Chris proudly served his country with the U.S. Marine Corp. from 1941 until retirement in 1962. For the next thirty years he worked for General Motors Proving Grounds as a Cinematographer. Family Will Receive Friends on Saturday August 10, 2013, beginning at 10:00 am until the time of service at 12:00 Noon, at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home 3295 East Highland Road Highland, Michigan. Memorial donations appreciated to the Michigan Humane Society. Interment will be held Monday August 12, 2013 at 10:00 am, at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. To share a memory please visit www.eltonblackandsonhighland.com