Margaret Christianson
July 28, 1924 ~ January 8, 2017
Margaret Christianson, of Hillsboro, ND, formerly of Cummings, ND died on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Sanford Hospital in Fargo at the age of 92.
Margaret Irene Anderson was born on July 28, 1924 the daughter of Henry and Claire (Johnson) Anderson. She was baptized on September 7, 1924 at Highland Lutheran Church and later confirmed there on September 28, 1937. Margaret attended Ervin #4 Country School and graduated from Hillsboro High School on May 28, 1942 as Salutatorian. She furthered her education at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work, graduating with Honors.
Margaret was united in marriage to Everett Christianson on August 27, 1948 at the Highland Lutheran Church. Together they made their home on the family farm near Cummings and raised their sons. Margaret was a lifelong member of Highland Lutheran Church where she was active in many different positions. She served the American Lutheran Church Women Organization serving as the Eastern North Dakota District President from 1980 until 1987, served on the National Board from 1980 until 1987, and was a council member of the Eastern North Dakota as well. She also served as a board member of Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota and was a past member of the Board of Regents at Concordia College in Moorhead.
Everett passed away on March 30, 2003 and Margaret then moved to the Kelleher Manor in Hillsboro where she has lived since that time.
Margaret is survived by her two sons, Bradley (Shelley) Christianson of Arvada, CO; and Dale (Rose) Christianson of Cummings, ND; her five grandchildren – Nicole (Neil DeGuzman) Christianson, Nathan (Avery Smith) Christianson, Sarah (Jesse Mullan) Christianson, Lisa (Terry) Halvorson, and Eric (Sara) Christianson. Also surviving are five very special great-grandchildren – Tevin, Liliah, Constance, Charlotte, and Catarina; and her sister-in-law, Mavis Baglien of Fallbrook, CA.
VISITATION: 3-5 PM Friday, January 13, 2017 at Wildeman-Boulger Funeral Home in Hillsboro – and also one hour prior to the service in the church on Saturday
PRAYER SERVICE: 5 PM Friday at the funeral home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:30 AM Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Highland Lutheran Church rural Cummings, ND
BURIAL: Highland Lutheran Church Cemetery rural Cummings, ND at a later date
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So sorry to get the call that Margaret has passed away.She was always one of our favorite relatives..enjoyed when she and Everett stayed with us…Blessings to all of you. Our hearts will be with you in your lose..We won’t be able to be with you on Saturday but know we will be thinking of you.
Margaret was a great lady
Thank you Rose for calling me…
Love ya Ardean and Donna Skogen
So sorry to hear of Margarets passing. We served on many committees on the boards of Eastern North Dakota Synod. She left me with many words of wisdom and guided me through a good number of meetings. Her faith and ideals have been important in my decision making skills through the years.Thankful for all the work she did in the church.
So very sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. She was a wonderful lady!!!!
We are so sorry to learn of Rose’s death. She was always so friendly in my dealings with her. She has now joined Everett and many other loved ones, You will get your strength during this difficult time from your faith and family and friends. May Rose rest in peace.
Saw your mom in December, she was so sharp and just as kind and thoughtful as I remembered her growing up at Cummings. Thoughts and prayers are with you all…