Darwin Christian Christensen Obituary (1921 - 2003)

DARWIN CHRISTIAN CHRISTENSEN BRIGHAM CITY- Darwin Christian Christensen, 81, of Brigham City, Utah passed away February 7, 2003 at the VA Hospital in Salt Lake City. Darwin was born on December 15, 1921, in Shelley, Idaho, to Lewis Peter and Amanda Gutke Christensen. He attended local schools and was enrolled in Ricks College when World War II broke out. He volunteered with the Army Air Force Corps and was assigned to Boca Raton, Florida for basic training. After receiving his commission at Yale, he was sent on assignments to Seattle, Washington, Clovis, New Mexico and Rio Hito, Panama. He was discharged with the rank of captain. Instead of "working" his way through college, Darwin "played" his way through, using his trusty saxophone and clarinet. He played in dance bands at Ricks and Utah State University. Upon graduation from USU, he worked in the aerospace industry as an engineer until his retirement. He married Doris L. Booth on June 29, 1949 in the Idaho Falls Temple. They lived in Logan, Utah, Seattle, Washington, Huntsville, Alabama, Renton and Everett Washington, Arlington, Texas and Brigham City, Utah. Darwin was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and was involved in community affairs throughout his life. He served a mission to the Southern States and also served with his wife in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mission and the Sydney, Australia Temple Mission. They also served in the Seattle, Dallas and Ogden Temples. He served as a patriarch for 34 years. Darwin is survived by his wife, Doris and their children; Keith (Diane) Darwin, Marysville, Washington; Karen (Tim) Corless, Shelley, Idaho; Kim (Wynette) Booth, Spanish Fork, Utah; Kerry (Eleanor) Booth, Lompoc, California; Kay (Christine) Booth, Thatcher, Utah; 25 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Ivan and Rolan of Shelley, Idaho. His parents, two sisters, a brother and a grandchild preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Brigham City 19th Ward Chapel, 105 West Fishburn Drive. Friends may call on Tuesday, February 11, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City and Wednesday, from10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Primary Children's Hospital or the General Missionary Fund. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 February 11, 2003 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceBrigham City 19th Ward Chapel 105 Fishburn Brigham City, UT February 12, 2003 11:00 PM CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery 325 South 300 East Brigham City, Utah 84302 February 12, 2003