Stephen Wayne Christensen DDS died of natural causes at his home in Ririe, Idaho, aged 75. He leaves behind his 55-year-old wife Bobbie Deane, his three children Brian (Karie) from Rexburg, LeeAnn (Dave) from S Missouri and Todd (Carleen) from Ririe, his sister Peggy and 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. His mother, father and younger brother Max preceded him in death. Steve was born on January 26, 1946 in Vernal, Utah, to Margie Ladell and Boyd Leon Christensen. He lived in many places where he grew up, including Peru, California, and Idaho. He spent his teenage years in Boise and graduated from Borah High and then attended Utah State University in Logan Utah. He married Bobbie Deane Worthen while studying at Utah State University and attended the University of Washington’s School of Dentistry in Seattle after completing his bachelor’s degree. He joined the US Army after completing his dental training and served as a dentist in the Army for two years. After completing his military service, he opened his private dental practice in Rexburg, where he practiced for over 30 years. He finished his dental career in Alaska, where he worked for the last 10 years before retiring. Stephen has served and served in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served with Bobbie on a mission to the Birmingham, England Mission and enjoyed her experience there. He was happiest with a fishing rod or rifle in hand. He spent countless days fishing in rivers and lakes and hunting big game and waterfowl with his cubs, grandchildren and close friends. He loved life and lived big. He is loved by many and is greatly missed! The funeral will be held at the Ririe stake center on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Family will meet with friends from 9:00 am to 9:45 am before services at the stake center. The burial takes place in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery. The services are managed by the Eckersell Funeral Home in Rigby. Condolences can be conveyed to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com
Published by Post Register on August 7, 2021.
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