Jacqueline Lee Christenson, age 86, of Ames, Iowa died at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames on December 11, 2024. A gathering of friends and family will be 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18 at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames.
Jacqueline Lee (McClure) Sydnes Christenson was born on August 23, 1938, in Ames Iowa, the daughter of Marion and Margaret (McKenna) McClure. Jacqueline graduated from Ames High School in 1956. She married Paul Sydnes on June 22nd, 1958, and he preceded her in death on August 8th, 1963. She married Eugene Christenson on December 5, 1964, in Bethany, Missouri. Jackie was very active with her high school friends and enjoyed her family.
Jacqueline is survived by her children, Kathy (Brian) Sorenson of Ames, Steve (Karen) Sydnes of Ankeny, Karen (Todd) Andersen of Ames, and Michelle (Randy) Ralls of Branson, MO., David (Barb) Christenson of Anoka, MN., and grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and brother, Earl McClure of Ankeny, In-laws Sandra and Garry Wirtz, Gary Thompson, Connie Johnson and several nieces and nephews. Her fur babies Willow, Ace, and Tori.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Eugene, in 2017, and brother, Charles McClure.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Ames Animal Shelter.
Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
My deepest condolences to the whole family in your profound loss. Kathy, I loved your parents and cherish the memories I have of time spent with you and them over at your house while growing up. We had a great time hanging out, chatting and laughing in your living room. Also was thrilled to tag along on one of your family vacations to Silver Dollar City where we saw the 'Shepherd of the Hills' play. May your family and friends surround you with love. And may God and the wonderful memories you have of your mom/grandmother sustain you in the days to come. xoxo, Amy Chen Rundle
I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful lady. I still remember when she would visit the clinic. They were both so fun to visit with. I so cherish crossing paths with them both
Maria Sorenson amd family. I’m sorry for your loss. I know how special your grandma was to you and your family. I Just wanted to say how sorry I am and we’ll keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Brandy Hadaway Johnson
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