September 24, 1927 - February 12, 2025
Services for Doris Christensen of Lakota, formerly of Graettinger, are pending at this time. For updates on service details follow oakcrestfuneralservices.com.
Doris Ettna Christensen, daughter of Henry and Reka (Ihnen) Poppinga, was born Sept. 24, 1927, in Graettinger.
She received her education in rural country school. On Nov. 22, 1947, Doris was united in marriage to Dale Christensen at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Graettinger. The couple farmed west of Graettinger until they moved to Lakota in 1966.
Doris worked as a waitress for many years. She was a member of the Legion Auxiliary and Mary Circle. She enjoyed working in her garden and planting flowers. Doris looked forward to spending time with her family and friends, especially with her loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Doris died Wednesday, Feb. 12 at Accura Healthcare of Bancroft. She was 97.
Doris is survived by her children, Carolyn (Christopher) Cruickshank of Maricope, Ariz., Robert (Becky) Christensen of Georgetown, Calif., Steven Christensen of Lakota; also, by seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Dale Christensen on Oct. 2, 1993; daughter, Debra Kiewiet; granddaughter, Jennifer Kiewiet; brother, Alvin; and two sisters, Arlene and Vivian. Online condolences may be made to oakcrestfuneralservices.com.