My beloved Christie went home to be with the Lord and Saviour on Oct.24, 2018. She and her husband John had recently move to Las Vegas and she was very happy and stated " it's like being on vacation everyday"! Christie liked walking and exercising with her husband John in their swimming pool.
After a short hospital stay she passed over to her new heavenly mansion.
Christie was born in Everett, WA, Dec. 25, 1946. She grew up in the Everett area, graduating from Cascade High in 1965. She attended Open Bible College in Eugene, Ore., Mr. Lee’s Beauty School, and Silver Lake Bible College. Chris’s life had been full. Her early years were spent attending church at Fairmont Open Bible. It was here at the age of ten years old she committed her life to Christ and the call of ministry followed. Her work in the church included Sunday School, Children’s Church teacher, youth leader and women’s ministries. In 1984, Christie left for South Africa ministering to the people she loved. In 1990, she met the love of her life, John Gravallese. Christie co-pastored with her husband John at Hosanna Christian Fellowship. She also held the position of Senior Pastor / President of Way of Holiness Prison Ministries where she brought the love of Christ to many. Christie was not only Identified as a woman of God but she brought a love and compassion to all the women that they never experienced before.
For over ten years she held conferences, Sunday sevices, bible studies and leadership classes at both Purdy Women’s Prison and Mission Creek Women’s Prison.
She was a speaker for Women’s Aglow as well as numerous Women’s conferences and churches. Christie was a true woman of God who never compromised her beliefs and knew how to stand in both good times as well as tough times. Her life was truly dedicated to the Lord's work.
Christie was preceded in death by her father Melvin Berg, mother Lois Berg, and brother Jack Berg. She is survived by her loving husband John Gravallese, children Lisa, Gaetana, John and daughter-in-law Kristie. Grandchildren Kara, Giovanni, Guiseppe, Samantha, Brianna, Elijah and Great Grandson Jackson.
Her special nieces Tiffany and Sundee and nephew Ryan and their families. And many wonderful relatives and friends. Her smile, the twinkle in her eye, her loving generous heart, her love of children, her caring ways, and her love for the Lord will be missed by all who knew her.
The battle is over, the victory is won, and peace is yours. Till we meet again my beloved, rest always in the presence of our Lord Jesus.
Celebration of life ceremony
Sonrise Christian Center
11625 Airport Rd.
Everett, WA. on Nov. 17, 2018 Saturday 3pm
In lieu of flowers we are requesting donations be made to the following:
Hosanna Christian Fellowship
8220 Silver Vine Street
Las Vegas, NV, 89085
All proceeds will be dedicated in Christie's honor to a children's school in Uganda.
Tax deductible # EIN 91-1649550
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