With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Brad Christensen, 66,.
Below, a small portrait of a life that will not soon be forgotten.
The story begins in 1954, with the arrival of a life that would be cherished by many.
Brad spent his working life as ['Cable Car Candy', 'John I Hass at the Riverside Hop Farm'] — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew him best.
We measure lives in love, not minutes.
Brad Christensen was born the fifth child to Maurice & Georgianna (Sechser) Christensen. Brad was born January 14, 1954 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He died on March 4, 2020 from a heart attack. He grew up on a farm, near Davis SD., and attended Rieman District 25 Country School & Hurley Public Schools, Hurley SD. In 1969, he moved with his family to Lakewood, CA, where he attended Lakewood High School. After High School, Brad worked for Cable Car Candy, then longing to get out of the city, Brad relocated to Oregon. On June 28, 1975, Brad married Sally Elizabeth Price in Newberg, OR. They had one son, Chad Maurice. For 20+ years Brad worked for John I Hass at the Riverside Hop Farm. Brad was skilled in mechanics and welding. Brad loved tinkering with classic cars. He and his family enjoyed camping and hunting. Brad was preceded in death by his wife, Sally of 43 years, his parents, brothers (Jeff, Craig, & Derald); Nephew Gary Christensen, Lakewood, CA. He is survived by his son, Chad, daughter-in-law, Angie &grandsons, Wyatt, Jack & Eli of Donald, OR; Collin Kline, Newberg, OR; Brothers Keven (Carrie) Salem, OR; Ken (Cindy), Woodburn, OR.; Sisters Carmen Christensen, Maureen Garry (Joe), all of Hurley; Monica Hughes (John), Riverside, CA; Teresa Berg, Montevideo, MN; Sheila Holm, Hurley, SD and Lisa Smart (Jeff), Indio, CA. The Family of Brad would like to extend a warm thank you to all of the friends who were in prayer for Brad and for the family. Family memorial services were held. He will be dearly missed.
