Glenelle Christensen

Glenelle Christensen, 85, of Sioux Falls, SD, died Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD. Glenelle Lou Coy was born on March 17, 1935 at Lennox, SD to Glenn and Ella (Bultena) Coy. She was married to Robert D. Christensen on December 30, 1955. They lived in Lennox until 1977, when they moved to Sioux Falls, SD. Favorite times for them was spent vacationing with and spending time with their grandchildren. She was a graduate of Lennox High School and received a teaching certificate from Northern State College in Aberdeen, SD. She taught rural school in Lincoln and Minnehaha County for five years. She was employed by the South Dakota Service to the Visually Impaired, where she and Bob took a special interest in the blind youth and entertained them often in their home. She was also employed as a clerk in the Sioux Falls Post Office. Glenelle was an accomplished knitter, having also given knitting instructions. She knit many coats, jackets and baby buntings. She also enjoyed cake decorating and made several wedding cakes. Bob and Glenelle had a Plastercraft Shop for several years, where she taught plaster painting. Special love and joy in Bob and Glenelle's life were their grandchildren. They considered it a privilege to be grandparents of Whitney and Carter, In 2013 Whitney was married to Brandon and Glenelle happily welcomed him as a second grandson. Glenelle was a member of Ransom Church in later years, having been encouraged to attend by her granddaughter. The church services there where very special to her. Genelle always valued the many friends who remained so faithful in helping her with the loss of Bob. Surviving are two sons: Robert Christensen, Jr. (Lisa) of Albany, OR and Paul Christensen of Houston, TX; two grandchildren, Paul's children, Whitney (Brandon Garner), Des Moines. IA and Carter Christensen of Washington, DC; two great-grandchildren: August Robert and June Rose Garner. Preceding her in death were her beloved husband and best friends, Bob on October 6, 2001, her parents and a sister, GlenEllen in infancy. Private family graveside services were held with burial at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Sioux Falls, SD.

Glenelle Christensen

March 17, 1935 - September 26, 2020

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