Rena Loretta Christensen

Rena Loretta Christensen was born May 2, 1937, to Gilbert and Alvina Lau Peterson in Northwood, IA. She graduated from Northwood High School. Rena had worked for King Seely and then the Federal Government. On December 18, 1965, she was united in marriage to James Christensen in Minneapolis. Rena enjoyed keeping up on current events. She also loved to cook and work in her flower gardens. Survivors include her husband, James of Farmington; daughter, Debra Mirzamohammadi of Burnsville; sons, David Christensen and Donald Christensen, both of Farmington; granddaughter, Leah Mirzamohammadi of Burnsville; brothers: Arnold Peterson, Gordon Linda Peterson, Palmer Crystal Peterson, Lemoine Pat Peterson, Gaylord Darlene Peterson, Norman Connie Peterson, and Maynard Maxine Peterson; sisters: Genevieve Kirsch, Dorothy Dempewolf, Marjorie Grigutis, Phyllis Cordera, Belean Johnson, and Loretta Nelson; sister-in-law, Barbara Christensen; brother-in-law, John Barb Christensen; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Rena was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Harlan and Arthur; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society.