January 23, 2018
January 23, 2018
I miss you every day. Especially today on your birthday. I can only be thankful that you are at peace now. I love you so much, Dad.
This memorial website was created in memory of our gentle giant, Daniel Christen, 73, born on January 23, 1944 and passed away on June 23, 2017. We will forever cherish him
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June 27, 2017
June 27, 2017
I was there when they married, actually blessed to be in the wedding and saw what a genuine difference they made in each other's lives from that day forward. Dan's gentle demeanor, calm way of dealing with all that life brought his way, his kindness and creativity were a perfect balance for Syd's fiery, but amazingly loving presence. Being together allowed them each to become their very best selves, live their most productive and joyful lives, spread the immeasurable love of their united souls to family and friends. This was truly a case of soul mates finding each other on earth. Yes, it can happen. Dan's spirit radiated love and compassion. Dan made me personally feel as though I was his best friend from the very first moment that I met him and continued to make me feel welcome and loved every time I saw them, even if years had gone by in between visits. Such a genuinely good person leaves us better than we were before. We just can't help it. A little bit of Dan's spirit stays behind and long after he is gone, we will all be carrying his large and beautiful heart with us. Thank you, Dan.
June 26, 2017
June 26, 2017
I never knew Dan but only through Sydney..But I know she loved him dearly even in the most difficult times..He was a great guy and loved his family and wish I had known him...Dan will be missed by his family and friends..
RIP Dan ....
RIP Dan ....
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January 23, 2018
January 23, 2018
I miss you every day. Especially today on your birthday. I can only be thankful that you are at peace now. I love you so much, Dad.
June 27, 2017
June 27, 2017
I was there when they married, actually blessed to be in the wedding and saw what a genuine difference they made in each other's lives from that day forward. Dan's gentle demeanor, calm way of dealing with all that life brought his way, his kindness and creativity were a perfect balance for Syd's fiery, but amazingly loving presence. Being together allowed them each to become their very best selves, live their most productive and joyful lives, spread the immeasurable love of their united souls to family and friends. This was truly a case of soul mates finding each other on earth. Yes, it can happen. Dan's spirit radiated love and compassion. Dan made me personally feel as though I was his best friend from the very first moment that I met him and continued to make me feel welcome and loved every time I saw them, even if years had gone by in between visits. Such a genuinely good person leaves us better than we were before. We just can't help it. A little bit of Dan's spirit stays behind and long after he is gone, we will all be carrying his large and beautiful heart with us. Thank you, Dan.
June 26, 2017
June 26, 2017
I never knew Dan but only through Sydney..But I know she loved him dearly even in the most difficult times..He was a great guy and loved his family and wish I had known him...Dan will be missed by his family and friends..
RIP Dan ....
RIP Dan ....
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THE AMAZING GRACE OF GOD
January 23, 2018
My beloved Dan was diagnosed with Alzheimer's approximately 6 years ago in 2012 and we both knew what we faced because him mom languished in a nursing home for the last 15 years of her life .
From the very beginning we prayed that he would not spend his final years in that condition .
As we traveled this road , the Dan I married gradually disappeared , replaced by a sad , ,lost and very often angry Dan . We had to call the police a number of times to calm both of us ; knowing that the time would come that they would transport him to a physc unit in a hospital . Then to find a nursing home .
That time came on June 8 2017 ! He was so violent I feared for our life . I cried as they said " Mr Christen ; are you ready for an adventure ?" He happyly climbed on the stretcher and never looked back . I knew he would never come back home !
The next days were horrible - the nursing home he wound up in reduced him to a comotise vegetable because he was an "escape seeker " Two of my daughters; Stephanie and Cathy " literally broke him out on Fathers Day . He was rushed to the nearest hospital because he had contracted Pneumonia and his heart was compromised in that nursing home .
This amazing hospital drought him back to where he was almost the old Dan . I knew he would probably not leave the hospital because his heart was so weak and we put the DNR in place .
Between the 2 of us we had 6 daughters and God kept him alive long enough for all of them to his bedside and take this incredible picture of the 7 of them . Approximately 3 or 4 hours later ; God took him home .
Every time we had prayed for him ; he would raised his hands toward Heaven . The day before he passed ; we cried and prayed again that he would not have to go into a nursing home and I said " the next time you reach out to Jesus: GO -
And he did ! He is whole again in Heaven and is painting the heavens with a mighty paintbrush !!
Thank you : Lord ; for your amazing grace !!