Henry E. Christenson
April 4, 1912 - March 17, 2009
Obituary
Henry E. CHRISTENSON
April 4, 1912 – March 17, 2009
Henry, beloved Dad, Granddad and Great Granddad was from a Ballard Pioneer family. He had a long career as a Marine Carpenter, having worked in Seattle and Alaska. Henry retired as the carpenter foreman at Duwamish Shipyard. He received a recognition and appreciation plaque for long term membership with Shipwright Local 1184, and was a retired member of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and the Swedish Club in Seattle. Henry was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mabelle in 2001. Survived by daughters; Sandra Dave Thompson, Charlotte Mike Gavin; grandchildren, Christine, Brett, Edward, Lynne, Russell and Neil; great grandchildren, Sara and Angela. Donations may be made to your charity of choice in Henry’s memory. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 1:00 pm at Wiggen & Sons Funeral Home, 2003 NW 57th St., Seattle, WA.