This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CraigNancy_Poole Surnames: Christensen, Coates, Bothwell, Odefey, Fouts, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4263/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Vernon R. Christensen, 81, Woodbine, formerly of Moorhead, died March 10 at Alegent Health Community Memorial Hospital, Missouri Valley. Vernon Roy Christensen was born June 17, 1925, to Marion and Velma (Coates) Christensen in Moorhead. He was raised in the Moorhead and Pisgah area and attended country school in both Moorhead and Pisgah. In February of 1944, he joined the United States Navy. After his honorable discharge he returned home and married Phyllis Lorena Bothwell on August 14, 1946. The couple farmed near Moorhead. They later moved to Moorhead where Vernon had his own stock truck and corn shelling business for many years. Due to ill health, Vernon entered Rose Vista Nursing Home, Sept. 23, 2003. He enjoyed living at Rose Vista. Nobody was a stranger; and he welcomed everybody who came in the door and all the staff with a big smile, a wave and said, "YES SIR REE!" Vernon was a member of the Moorhead Christian Church. He loved little kids and his whole life inter! est has been his grandkids and great grandkids. His hobbies were playing cards, camping, and watching the World Series. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Violet Bothwell; brother, Maynard Christensen; and infant twin grandsons, Ricky and Randy Odefey. Survivors include: his wife, Phyllis Christensen, Woodbine; two children, Sandra and husband Steve Fouts, Dunlap; son-in-law, Darrell Odefey, Moorhead; son Tracy Christensen, Plattsmouth, Neb.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial Services were held March 13 at Fouts Funeral Home, Woodbine, Rev. Ron Keith, officiant. Musicians were Mary Kay Eby and Phil Lubbers. Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine was in charge of arrangements. www.foutsfuneralhome.com Respectfully submitted for other researchers. ©MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS 2007 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.