James Aaron Christeson was born in1978 to William C. and Paula M. Christeson in Kansas City, MO. James worked as a machine operator at BTM. He lived life to the fullest and did everything his own way. He loved family get togethers, fishing, camping and being in the Ozarks.
He was preceded in death by his cousins Tony VanRiper and Jon Williams, who he loved like brothers, and his uncle Mike Olson.
James is survived by his parents; three sons Elijah Christeson, Zaiybian Christeson and Jaden Lile; sisters Alma (Dan) and Keri; brother Jesse; grandmother Lorene; niece Kali; nephews Tyler, Austin and Dylan; also many more cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.