Obituary of Howard F. Christensen

CHRISTENSEN, Howard F. Age 88 of Elmira, NY. He was born October 21, 1924 in Elmira, son of the late William and Myrtle (Justin) Christensen and passed away Friday, December 28, 2012 at the Chemung County Nursing Facility. He is survived by his wife Geraldine; children Howard Christensen, Jr. and James Christensen both of AZ; Sandra (Bob) Peterson of Horseheads, Carol (Joe) Comfort of CA, Cindy Christensen of Ithaca; stepchildren Mary (Danny) Gray and Louis Johnson, Jr. both of Elmira, Paul Johnson of Elmira Heights and Robert (Diana) Johnson of Big Flats; special nephew William Christensen, Sr. of Elmira along with several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Howard retired from Boss Linco Trucking and was a veteran of WWII, serving in both the Atlantic an Pacific Theaters. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Sunday, December 30th from 1 to 2 pm. His funeral service will follow at 2 pm. Interment will take place Monday, December 31st in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at the convenience of the family. Howard's family wishes to thank the 2nd floor staff at the Chemung County Nursing Facility.