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Leanna Mae Cox Christensen

Birth	:	11 Feb 1927 Pisgah, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Feb 2021 Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Spring Valley Cemetery, Moorhead, Monona County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.9131012, -95.8364029
Plot	:	BLK 7 LOT 44, SP 1
Description	:	Leanna Mae Christensen, the daughter of Robert and Linnie Cox, was born February 11, 1927, in Pisgah, Iowa. Leanna received her early education at Allen Center #5 Country School and graduated from Pisgah High School in 1944. After completing Normal Training in Woodbine, she taught at Barry School then moved closer to home and taught at Sunnyside. In 1946, she returned to teach at Allen Center and married Ward J. Christensen on August 11, 1946. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends, August 11, 1996. Leanna taught Sunday school from 1957 for 20 years... Read More	Leanna Mae Christensen, the daughter of Robert and Linnie Cox, was born February 11, 1927, in Pisgah, Iowa. Leanna received her early education at Allen Center #5 Country School and graduated from Pisgah High School in 1944. After completing Normal Training in Woodbine, she taught at Barry School then moved closer to home and taught at Sunnyside. In 1946, she returned to teach at Allen Center and married Ward J. Christensen on August 11, 1946. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends, August 11, 1996. Leanna taught Sunday school from 1957 for 20 years at United Methodist Church, Pisgah, where she was baptized in 1929, confirmed at age 13 and became a member for life. After Leanna’s father helped them buy their first farm, she and Ward farmed most of their life together; as well as bought and operated the Co-op gas station, later the Farm Service gas station, in Pisgah and Christensen Service Trucking. She was proud of her ability to drive her own grain truck and drove with a guardian angel she named “Gib”. Leanna was always involved in her community as a 4-H leader for 20 years, receiving the Award of the Diamonds, volunteering at the DNR Tourist Center in Pisgah, where she shared her love of the Loess Hills with visitors, at the Community Center in Moorhead and as a member of the Pisgah Outreach Group. She loved all things in nature and taking care of animals. Leanna loved her God faithfully and will be remembered for her warm smile and helpful nature. Leanna passed away at the age of 93 years, 11 months and 22 days. Preceded by: Husband: Ward Parents; Robert and Linnie Cox Sons-in-law: Stephen Smith and Jon Peters Survived by: Daughters: Carolynn Peters and Cathryn Smith Grandchildren: Nathan, Neal and Marlo Great-grandchildren, Christopher, Alanna, Connor and LeAnn Those she loved and influenced throughout her life. Fouts Funeral Home Published by Omaha World-Herald on Feb. 6, 2021

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Leanna Mae Cox Christensen's memorial is located at: Spring Valley Cemetery, Moorhead, Monona County, USA.
When did Leanna Mae Cox Christensen death?
Leanna Mae Cox Christensen death on 2 Feb 2021 in Spencer, Clay County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.9131012
Longitude: -95.8364029

Family Members:

Parent

Robert R Cox

(1890 - 1975)

Linnie Mae Hester Cox

(1897 - 1994)

Spouse

Ward Jerome Christensen

(1924 - 2006)

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