June 20, 1923 ~ October 29, 2009

Our most beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed from this life to freedom from the pains and trials of a lingering illness.  Louise was born July 20, 1923 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Roy and Edith Hatch Elkins.   

She married her “Hill Field Mystery Man”, Winston E. (Chris) Christiansen in the Salt Lake Temple on September 25, 1942.  He is her eternal sweetheart and hero. 

She worked really hard her whole life, leaving her family a tremendous legacy of dedicated service, love and devotion.  She was active in the LDS faith and loved her numerous callings in young women, name extractor and as a teacher. Louise worked as an admin.in the medical field and for the state and federal government.   

She is survived by her adoring husband of 67 years, and five children: Judy Hill (Sterling), Scott (Linda), Paul (Joan), Bruce (Donna) and Janet Ross (Cliff); 15 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and a brother, Richard I. Elkins.  Preceded in death by her parents, brother, Roy M. Elkins, grandson, Todd Christiansen and a granddaughter, Emily Ross. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove.  A special viewing for friends and family will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m.  Interment will be in the Lehi City Cemetery.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com Many, many thanks to the staff of the Alpine Valley Care Center for their tremendous loving care and tenderness.   

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Cathleena Mounga said:

I just wanted to let you know that it was a honor to have the opportunity to care for Louise within the last 2 years of her life. I can tell that she was a wonderful woman, and we will miss her very much. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. I especially pray for comfort for Chris. All my love.

October 30, 2009

Rudy and Verlyn Ekins said:

We are so sorry for your loss, and we send our love at this time. Please feel free to contact us if we can do anything.

October 30, 2009

Ursula Wayman said:

My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.

October 31, 2009