Wilma M. Christopherson, 79
Wilma M. Christopherson, 79, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007 at her residence in Kalispell. She was born on May 28, 1928, in Jasper, Minn., the oldest daughter of Walter and Alma (Schriever) Niemann.
Wilma met Elvin 'Chris' Christopherson in Yuma, Ariz., and they were married on May 1, 1945. After Chris was discharged from the Army Air Force in 1946, the couple moved to Kalispell.
Wilma was a business agent for various local labor unions for many years. She was an active member of the Democratic Party and a longtime member of the Eagles Auxiliary; she was also a charter member of the Eagles Camping Club.
Wilma enjoyed many happy hours fishing, boating and camping with her family. She also enjoyed snowmobiling and was involved in many activities with her children and grandchildren.
She took pride in her appearance and in her home. She had a green thumb and especially loved flowers. Wilma was an excellent cook and just last week was canning apples and making pies.
Wilma made friends easily and loved to dance and laugh. She lived life to the fullest, always on her terms, and with no regrets. She always felt lucky in life and in love. Wilma will be deeply missed.
Wilma was preceded in death by her husband; parents; a brother, John Niemann; and a sister, Jeanie Niemann.
She is survived by three sons, Craig Christopherson and wife Kathy of Kalispell, Terry Christopherson of Murray, Utah, and Allan Christopherson and wife Kathy of Bethel, Alaska; granddaughters, Thi, Chelsea and Kelly Christopherson, and Chanel Nikiforov and husband Tony; and great-granddaughter, Natasha Nikiforov. Wilma is also survived by a brother, Bill Niemann, and wife, Vi; sisters, Evelyn Kroger, Margaret Dickerson, Gladys Fallon, Marlis Wright and husband Chuck, Elsie Waite and husband Harold, and Janis Polzen and husband Les; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services for Wilma will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, in the Johnson Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Darold Reiner officiating. Burial will be in the Glacier Memorial Gardens. There will be a closed casket visitation from 2 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, at Johnson Mortuary. A gathering of family and friends will follow the services at the Eagles Club, 37 First St. West, in Kalispell.
Johnson Mortuary and Crematory is caring for Wilma's family. You are invited to go to www.johnsonmortuary.com to offer condolences and sign Wilma's guest book.