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Maurice John Christianson
Born: 1/16/1923
Died: 9/12/2014
Age: 91
Community: Flint, MI
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Maurice J. (Maury / Chris) Christianson
Died 09/12/14, Age 91
Born 01/16/1923 to the very nurturing parents of Maurice and Naomi Christianson in Glenwood City WI.
Maury spent an idyllic childhood in the hilly dairy country of western WI.
After graduating from Glenwood City High School Mr. Christianson and his two brothers enlisted in the military to serve in WW2, he attained the rank of Corporal / bomber crew chief. All three brothers returned from military service to attend college on the GI Bill. Maury’s academic background included two years at the University of Nevada, a BBS from the University of Wisconsin and an MS from the University of Michigan. Maury’s professional career consisted of 34 years as associate professor at GMI / Kettering University and 12 years as the principal owner of M. J. Christianson and Associates.
Maury married Caroline J. Varro in 1951, their marriage produced four children, Maurice Jr., Bruce, Sarah and Grant. Family life included many vacations in northern Michigan, Florida, Hawaii and Europe. All four children graduated from major Michigan universities.
Caroline died 02/19/1991 and after eight years of bachelorhood Maury married Marjorie J Breu in Hanalei Hawaii. Maury and Marge enjoyed many trips to Northern Michigan and Hawaii, spending time with grandchildren, ballroom dancing, canoeing and cross-country skiing. Maury’s personal interests included a passion for all things automobile, John Deere tractors and the Green Bay Packers. Maury’s personal and professional affiliations and memberships include the First Presbyterian Church, the Retired Men’s club of Flint, the Society of Automotive Engineers and the Saginaw Valley Fluid Power Society.
Professor Christianson is survived by wife Marjorie, sons Maurice Jr. and Bruce, daughter Sarah, granddaughters Madeleine and Lydia. Maury was preceded in death by wife Caroline, son Grant and brother William (Philip). Maury was dearly loved by all who knew him and will be sadly missed.
A memorial service at the First Presbyterian Church is planned for a later date and will be announced.
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