Gladys Leola Christiansen's Obituary
Gladys Leola Christiansen
Sunrise 7/18/25 Sunset 9/27/09
Gladys was born in Tilden, Nebraska to Hurly and Grace Wingate. She passed away due to congestive heart failure. Gladys graduated from high school in 1943 and went to work for Western Union. In 1957 she married the love of her life, Russell Christiansen. She is survived by her three children, Sandra Hackbarth (Raymond), Clifford Rapp (Debbra), and Debbra Long (Richard); 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, who were all very dear to her. Gladys loved spending time with her children, gardening, visiting with friends (especially her dear friend of 65 years, Margie), and gambling (just a little). Viewing at Mountain View Funeral Home, Friday, Oct. 9 from 1-9p.m. Funeral service at Mountain View in the Garden Chapel at 1:00 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 10th.
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