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Ernest G. Christiansen | Obituary


February 28, 2013 · 12:21 PM

Ernest G. "Ernie" Christiansen, 97, died Feb. 9, 2013, in Renton.

He was born Jan. 10, 1916, in Seattle and lived most of his life in Renton.  He was a retired painting contractor.

He is survived by two daughters, Gerry Franceschina and Carolyn Krol of Renton; son Michael Christiansen of Lake Tapps; six grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Genevieve.

A private memorial was planned for Tahoma National Cemetery in Maple Valley.  Remembrances in his name may be made to Providence

Hospice of Seattle  425 Pontius Ave. N., Suite 300, Seattle, WA, 98109.

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