Nancy J. Christensen

June 14, 1943 - April 5, 2020

Nancy J. Christensen,76, of Niagara Twp., passed away unexpectedly at her home April 5. Nancy was born June 16, 1943 in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Casimir and Jean (Szymczyk) Majestic.She married Richard Christensen on June 2, 1962, and they have been residents of the area since 1984. Nancy loved to cook, collect cookbooks and share recipes. She was happiest when her dining room table was covered by dishes of food and surrounded by people, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her priority in life was taking care of her family, making sure everyone had all they needed. She was an avid reader, a nature lover, enjoyed music, radio programs and crocheting — everyone in the family received a quilt, a pair of slippers, or both. Her favorite flower was Lily of the Valley and she loved the smell of heirloom yellow roses. She always smiled when she heard a baby’s laughter or “Lara’s Theme” from Doctor Zhivago. She enjoyed sitting in the sunshine, feeding peanuts to chipmunks and watching birds flit to and from feeders. The windows of her home were adorned with prisms that cast the colors of the rainbow on her walls. She will be missed by the way she enjoyed simpler things in life. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Rich; children, Rick Christensen of Perronville, MI, Jean Christensen of Dallas, TX and Lynette (Kevin) Anderson of Aurora, WI; sisters, Valerie Hurbis of Montreal, MO and Christine (Larry) Labatt of Kansas; brothers, Rudy (Lynn) Majestic of Gladstone, Casey Majestic of Rock and Anthony Majestic of Montreal, MO; grandchildren, Brian and John Christensen (Kailyn Ebli), Heather Marchlewicz and Josh Neuens; great-grandchildren, Kailie Marchlewicz and Coen Christensen. A celebration of her life will be held on a date yet to be determined. Condolences to the family of Nancy Christensen may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.