Paul J. Christenson, M.D.

Dr. Christenson, age 82, passed away at his home. He had lived in West Branch since 1979 moving from Spring Lake, MI. Dr. Christenson received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Siena College, N.Y., his Masters Degree in Public Health from Columbia University and his medical doctor from Marquette Medical School. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of West Branch and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #2022. Dr. Christenson was also a member of the Flight Surgeon Association, American College of Preventive Medicine, a Diplomate of National Board of Medical Examiners, Association of Miraculous Medal of New York and a member of the Academy of Sciences. He was the Medical Director for the District Health Dept. #2. Dr. Christenson is survived by his wife Betty of West Branch, daughters Patricia (Robert) Pfeiffer of Cardington, Ohio, Karen (James) Greene of Antioch, TN., Linda (Tom) Christenson of St. Peters, MO., Pamela (Larry) Stephens of Chantilly, VA., Lisa (David Gutierez) Christenson of West Branch, MI., Jean Christenson of Ann Arbor, MI., Kim (Mark) Spieles of Ann Arbor, MI., sons Peter Christenson of Rendodo Beach, CA. and William (Denise) Christenson of Pickerington, Ohio. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother Harry, a granddaughter Meghan Spieles and his parents. Visitation at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin Sunday February 1, 2004 from 2-8 P.M. with a Scripture Service Sunday evening, 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday February 2, 2004, 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in West Branch. Fr. Robert Bissot will officiate. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Helping Hands or the St. Joseph Endowment Fund.