Catherine "Kay" Christensen

Catherine (Kay) Christensen, 85, born in Farmington, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona. Born on January 18, 1931 to Joseph and Katherine Bahr. Married to Robert Christensen on June 6, 1953, shortly after, they relocated to Phoenix, Arizona to raise their family.

Catherine is preceded in death by her husband Robert Christensen, great-granddaughter Abigail Comer, and son-in-law John Stein.

Catherine was a loving, kind, and talented woman survived by her two brothers, one sister, and her children; Rex Christensen (Loni), Bonnie Lord (Richard), Connie Stein, and Catherine (Kitty) Minor (David). Catherine left behind a legacy of love and caring, not only for her children and friends, but also for her 14 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.

Catherine will be laid to rest on December 20, 2016 at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.

The Viewing and Rosary Service will be held on Monday, December 19, 2016 at A.L. Moore-Grimshaw Mortuary located at 710 W Bethany Home Rd, Phoenix AZ, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 10:30am at St. Paul Catholic Parish, located at 330 W Coral Gables Dr, Phoenix, AZ.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter, located at 1028 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006. www.alz.org