Helen Marie Christner (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Helen Marie Christner, daughter of Alfred and Harriet Olsen Tuttle, was born May 22, 1927, in Lincoln, Nebraska. She departed this life Monday, October 23, 2017, in Lebanon North Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of ninety years, five months, and one day.
On July 29, 1951, she was united in marriage to Jack L. Christner, and to this union two daughters and four sons were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack, in April of 1993; a daughter, Brenda Webster; two sons, Leroy and Clifford Christner, Sr.; and four brothers, Robert, Richie, Kenny and Georgie.
Helen is survived by a daughter, Karla Liles, and her husband, Frank, of Lebanon, Missouri; two sons, Terry Christner, of Lebanon, Missouri, and James Christner, of Eldridge, Missouri; a daughter-in-law, Donna Christner, of Eldridge, Missouri; twelve grandchildren; thirty-one great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born and raised in Nebraska, and then moved to Eldridge, Missouri, where she lived most of her adult years. Helen was a devoted homemaker to her husband and family and also worked at Dove Senior Citizen Home for several years.
Helen had made her profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Ira Missionary Baptist Church, near Eldridge, Missouri.
In her spare time she enjoyed fishing and working puzzles. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Helen was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and know that her family and friends will cherish the wonderful memories she created for her family and friends.
A memorial has been established, and contributions may be left at the funeral home.
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