Virginia Gladys Christensen

2011 at her Wynwood residence.

Virginia was born 5 April 1922 in Preston, Franklin, Idaho to Ira Wells McEntire and Ida

Marion Davis McEntire. She was the middle child in a family of nine. Virginia married

her sweetheart, Seth Johnson Christensen, on August 7, 1942, in the Salt Lake City, Utah

temple for time and all eternity.

Virginia grew up as part of a close knit family whose love and concern for each other

remained throughout their lives.

Virginia worked for a few college professors during her college year and became an

excellent typist. She was a waitress at the Depot Grill for several years, and also worked

as a secretary treasurer for the TASCO #2 Credit Union along with other bookkeeping

jobs.

Virginia was a woman of many talents. She was an amazing cook. She had many recipe

books in her kitchen of which she referred to often as she prepared meals for family and

friends. She had a great love for reading and watching old movies. She belonged to a

literary group for many years and also to a senior’s group called the “Fun Bunch”. She

loved to plan and put on extravagant parties for her family and friends.

Virginia loved antiques. Her home was full of treasures that she had acquired throughout

the years.

Seth and Virginia had a great love for each other. After Seth’s retirement, they were

always together. There was no need for Virginia to drive. Seth was always happy to

chauffeur her to wherever she desired to go. If Virginia was cooking or cleaning, Seth

was right beside her, lending a helping hand. In Virginia’s later years, she struggled to get

around. Seth was always right beside her with his hand outstretched. When Seth passed

away in March 2010, Virginia lost her anchor, her steady rock. Her physical and mental

health quickly declined without him.

She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served

faithfully in all her church callings. She and her husband were called to serve a mission

in the Boise, Idaho temple.

Surviving are her 4 sons, Neal (Karen) of Pocatello; Gene (Barbara) of Twin Falls; Rex

(Christina) of Twin Falls; Hal (Katie) of Meridian; 11 grandchildren and 10 great

grandchildren; two sisters, June Fischer of Preston, Utah, and Laurel (Gail) Madsen of

Fort Collins, Colorado; and one brother, Warren (Faun) McEntire of Jackson, Idaho.

Preceded in death by her husband, Seth Johnson Christensen; one daughter, Candace

Christensen Walstrom; four brothers, Davis, Wells, Earl and Reed McEntire; and one

sister, Ferne McEntire.

Virginia was special to all her children and grandchildren. She made their lives full.

Virginia was a very loving and compassionate person. She was a true example of what a

Christian should be. She was dedicated to serving others before thinking of herself.

Virginia never spoke ill of anybody.

Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22nd at White Mortuary and

from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. on Thursday June 23, 2011 at the Twin Falls Stake Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at the Twin Falls Stake Center on 2085 South Temple Drive with Bishop Rustin M. Hatch conducting. Interment will be in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery. To Share a memory of Virginia or to offer condolences to Virginia’s family please visit www.whitemortuary.com