Betty Marie Christenson, 78, of Carson City, died June 20, 2010. She was born March 29, 1932 to Eugene and Mildred Dondero Frazier. She was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather, Arne Hansen. Survivors include husband Merrill "Chris" Christenson and daughter Kathy Shafer, both of Carson City, and son Eugene Christenson of Butte, Mont.
Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, June 25 at Gunter's Funeral Home, 705 Tenth Street, Hawthorne. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at the Hawthorne Cemetery. Gunter's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.