Theodore "Ted"

Eugene Christenson

Theodore (Ted) Eugene Christenson age 54 of Caruthers, California passed away peacefully January 8, 2021.

Ted was born on December 30, 1967 in Fresno, California to Eric and Diane Christenson. He was the oldest of three children. He grew up in the Riverdale/Caruthers area. He attended Riverdale Elementary School and graduated from Riverdale High School in 1985. He continued his education at College of the Sequoias in Visalia, California. He worked many years at Kuckenbaker Dairy. In 1994 he married Lisa Shirey in Easton. He earned a degree at the Institute of Technology and worked at State Compensation Insurance Fund.

Ted was a very generous person who enjoyed spoiling his nieces and nephews. He liked sneaking candy to his great nieces and nephews. He loved to cook and try new recipes to share with family and friends, especially homemade ice cream. He also enjoyed fishing and dove hunting with his Uncle Mike. Ted had a knack for inventing things to make any job easier or quicker. In his free time, he enjoyed building and upgrading computers. Ted was happiest being around people. Whether he was teasing his cousins and siblings, sharing his opinion, or telling stories he made a connection to those around him.

He is survived by his father, Eric Christenson, brother Aaron Christenson (Carol), sister Amy Gamble (Matt), nieces Ashely Nielsen (Mark), Aryn Taylor O'Dell (Royce), nephews; Gavin Gamble, Trevor Gamble, and Luke Gamble, great nieces and nephews; Adelynn Nielsen, Mae Nielsen, Rowyn O'Dell, Eric Nielsen, and Ryder O'Dell. He was preceded in death by his mother Diane Christenson and wife Lisa Christenson.

The family is planning a celebration of life at a later time.