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Timothy Hunter Christianson, M.D., 55, of Castle Rock, CO died Feb. 17, 2011 after a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer.
Timothy was born on March 12, 1955 in Webster City, IA to Kenneth Carl Christianson and Shirley Ruth Christianson. He was a graduate of South Hamilton High School's class of 1973 and Grinnell College. He attended Drake University and the University of Iowa College of Medicine, earning a Doctorate of Medicine in 1985. After attending the Internal Medicine Residency program at Saint Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO, and practicing Emergency Medicine in Leavenworth, KS, Timothy became a Research Fellow at The Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins, where he did Vitreo-Retinal research. He then attended the Medical College of Virginia – Virginia Commonwealth University, completing his Ophthalmology Residency. Tim returned to the Kansas City area to practice ophthalmology, and also attended the Mason Eye Institute University of Missouri Columbia. Timothy earned a Fellowship in Anterior Segment Ophthalmology. Timothy's practice emphasis was in corneal refractive surgery, and he performed over 50,000 procedures through his work affiliation with ICON LASIK in Denver, CO. Tim donated his eyes after his death.
Timothy was blessed with two amazing children with his former wife, Shelly. He dearly loved being with family and friends. He enjoyed snow skiing, go-carting, horseback riding, and travel. An avid amateur radio operator, Timothy earned his amateur-extra ham radio license at the age of 15 (WA0TVD) befriending many, including Wally Schirra, with whom he shared a March 12 birthday, and the NASA space shuttle crew over the radio waves.
Tim had a passion for helping many people enjoy the gift of sight through refractive surgery.
Timothy was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Carl Christianson, former Hamilton County Attorney, brothers Jeffrey and Patrick, and niece Katy. Survivors include his mother, Shirley Christianson; his loving wife, Sonia Bauer Christianson; his former wife, Shelly Christianson; his son, Brandon Hunter Christianson; his daughter, Kelsey Alexandra Christianson; his brother Michael (Jean); sister Melinda; brother Jonathan (Cindy); niece Haley, and nephew Aaron.
A memorial service and celebration of Timothy's life will be held on Friday, Feb. 25, 2011, 11 a.m., at First United Methodist Church of Castle Rock, 1200 South Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olingerandrews.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to benefit Tim's children: Brandon or Kelsey Christianson, P.O. Box 410562, Kansas City, MO 64141, or at any Commerce Bank.
Arrangements under the direction of Olinger Andrews Caldwell Gibson Chapel, Castle Rock, CO.
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May 2, 2011
Michelle Garcia
I miss you Dr.C everyday that I am in the surgery room is a wonderful memory of you, we Gaby and I always feel your presence there with us. Thank you for your friendship and all the laughs we shared. We love you!
Team Vegas!
March 8, 2011
My thoughts and prayers to Tim's family. Tim, a fellow classmate, a doer, a giver, a friend to all. You will be missed.
~ Cindy Thoreson-Arnold, Byron, Minnesota
March 5, 2011
Myrna Pierson
Our love and prayers for Tim's family. It is a great loss. Dr. Christensen was such a congenial and gifted healer. He was my eye doctor at Icon, and my daughter, Holly, also worked at Icon.
March 4, 2011
William Reisetter
I was very sorry to learn of Tim's death. We shared a March 12th birthday, so my special thoughts are with you. We played sax together in the band and many ensembles at South Hamilton, sang in the barbershop chorus in "The Music Man", and graduated together in 1973. I have many fond memories, even though our careers took us far from home. May the promise of Christ, the Resurrection and the Life, give you good comfort.
Pastor Bill Reisetter
Our Redeemer Lutheran
Church
Jacksonville, Florida
March 2, 2011
Shelle Maxwell
Our love and prayers are with the Christianson Family during this difficult time. Although we've only met Tim, Brandon, Kelsey, Haley and of course Melinda, it feels like we are part of the family.
Tim, may God bless your soul and may you have peace in heaven. You were an amazing man, so full of life and love for those around you. You will be deeply missed and your memory will be cherised. May God continue to bless you all.
With Love,
Dan, Shelle and Kyle Maxwell
March 2, 2011
VALARIE TRUDEAU
IT SIMPLE IS NOT FAIR WHY THE BEST HAVE TO BE TAKEN SO EARLY. HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN.
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Memories are pictures painted by our minds and nothing can ever erase them. They stay in our hearts forever. When someone becomes a memory the memory becomes a treasure.
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In the holiness of our sovereign Lord
The victory he has won
Thank you for sharing your life with me
Thank you for being my son
~from your mom
February 23, 2011
Melinda Christianson
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