OBITUARY: Marian Jean Christiansen, 1929-2025

OBITUARY: Marian Jean Christiansen, 1929-2025

Marian Jean Christiansen was born on October 22, 1929, and passed away on September 25, 2025, at the age of 95.

Marian was the only child of Albert and Gladys Janke and grew up in Eureka, attending Lincoln School and graduating from Eureka High School in 1946.

She married Robert Christiansen on February 1, 1948, and together they raised three children: Suzie, Bob, and Carla.

Marian pursued higher education after Carla started school and graduated with a degree in Elementary Education from Humboldt State College in 1962.

She taught at Washington Elementary School (4th to 6th grade) for 25 years before retiring in 1987.

Her students have commented "Mrs. Christiansen was a very dedicated teacher, often the last one on campus and grading papers late into the evening at home."

Author's summary: Marian Jean Christiansen lived a fruitful life as a dedicated teacher and loving mother.

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