Eldora Christianson
Eldora S. Christianson, 93, of Mondovi passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2016, at the Mayo Health Systems, Eau Claire.
She was born on April 1, 1923, on Easter Sunday, to Sever and Ella (Haugen) Holten. Eldora attended the Norden Grade School and graduated from Mondovi High School. She married Glen Christianson on Nov. 30, 1941, at the Norden Lutheran Church. They were able to share 66 years together before Glen’s death on March 31, 2008. She and Glen farmed in the Eleva area. Eldora helped quite a bit in the garden as well. Later, she worked at a restaurant in Strum and Eleva until they moved to Mondovi. Eldora then worked at Ben Franklin for many years. She was baptized and confirmed at Norden Trinity Lutheran Church and has been a lifetime member. Eldora was active in the Ladies aid and also held many offices at the church.
She made the best donuts and lefse. Eldora enjoyed feeding people, especially her comfort foods like meatballs, mashed potatoes and gravy. She took pride in her home and always kept it immaculate. Eldora’s true enjoyment was spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-granddaughters.
She will be sadly missed by her children, Gloria (Garry) Russell, Stanley Christianson and Bonnie Oesau; grandchildren, Darren (Sherri), Eric (Doreen), Corey (Lucy) and Christina Oesau; great-grandchildren, Saige, Lauren, Madeline, Hayden, Nick and Ayla Russell; great-great-granddaughters, Chloe Oesau and Adeline Russell; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Kenneth.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 13, 11 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church of Norden with Pastor Kermit Solem officiating. Burial will take place at the church cemetery. A visitation will be held at Talbot Family Funeral Homes - Mondovi Chapel on Thursday, May 12, from 4 to 7 p.m. and then again at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Please share your memories or express your condolences at www.talbotfuneralhomes.com.
