Christiansen, Lee Eugene (1935 - 2016)

CHRISTIANSEN, SIM

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 10/1/2016 at 16:05:47

Name of deceased: Lee Eugene Christiansen

Aged: 80 yrs, 9 mo, 18 days

Residence: Rock Creek, OR

Born: Nov. 22, 1935; Shelby County, IA

Died: Sep. 9, 2016; Rock Creek, OR

Funeral services: Sunday, Sep. 25, 2016; St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Beaverton, OR

Survived by: wife, Beth; sons, Paul (spouse, Lori) and Todd (spouse, Shannon); daughter, Amy (spouse, Tim) Sim; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandson

Predeceased by: Parents, Carl A. and Helen M. Christiansen

Education: graduated from Harlan High School (IA), Class of 1954; He then earned his bachelor's degree at Iowa State Teachers College, his master's degree from the University of Iowa, and his PhD at the University of Oregon.

Religious affiliation: no information provided

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: no information provided

Employment: spent his life teaching, first as an elementary school teacher in Davenport, IA, and then a teacher and elementary school principal in San Bernardino, CA. He spent several years in administration for the Beaverton (OR) School District, and then a term as Superintendent of Washington County (OR) Education Service District, and completed his career as Director of the National Association of School Superintendents in Washington DC. He retired in 1994.

Hobbies/Interests: was passionate about all sports, particularly baseball. He coached Little League and Babe Ruth baseball and was a great fan of the University of Iowa, Pittsburg Pirates, and University of Oregon sports; loved golf; especially loved watching his children's and grandchildren's sporting events, recitals, and school activities. Was proud of his Danish heritage.

Sources: harlanonline.com; oregonlive.com