Joel Christiansen Mortuary Expenses
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Joel Earnest Christiansen passed away peacefully while asleep at his home in South Jordan, Utah, on April 24th, 2018, at the age of 61.
Joel is survived by his mother Salina, sisters Sylvia and Susan, brother Scott; his children Bryan Christiansen (Nikki), Bevan Christiansen (Amber), Melissa Watson (Gene), Colton Christiansen (Sasha), Tracey Snarr (Dan), Bryan Snarr (Jessica), Brent Snarr, Anne-Lise Vasquez (Isaac), 10 grandchildren and his beloved dog Gus. He is preceded in death by his father, Earnest Christiansen, and his two dogs, Scoots and Lizzie.
Joel was born on May 10, 1956, in Fillmore, Utah. From a young age Joel became an accomplished Eagle Scout with 51 merit badges; the most decorated in all of Utah and Idaho at the time. Right after high school, Joel went to work at the Des-Bee-Dove coal mine in Emery County for 13 years. In 1987, he moved to Salt Lake City where he became a talented general contractor for the majority of his professional life. He spent the last 8 years doing what he enjoyed most, which was working with his horses and teaching young kids how to ride.
Joel’s greatest passion in life was going elk and deer hunting every fall with his sons and hunting buddies. Joel is remembered most for his larger than life personality and his ability to tell endless stories that made everyone laugh. There wasn’t any challenge he faced that he couldn’t overcome; to his children he seemed invincible. He was a tough man but had the biggest heart and loved teaching his boys his craft; working on houses and the art of hunting.
Per his wishes there will be no memorial services. He asked to be cremated and taken to his favorite hunting spot to be with the nature he loved so dearly. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to assist with his final arrangements and associated travel expenses. Anything helps and would be greatly appreciated.
Joel is survived by his mother Salina, sisters Sylvia and Susan, brother Scott; his children Bryan Christiansen (Nikki), Bevan Christiansen (Amber), Melissa Watson (Gene), Colton Christiansen (Sasha), Tracey Snarr (Dan), Bryan Snarr (Jessica), Brent Snarr, Anne-Lise Vasquez (Isaac), 10 grandchildren and his beloved dog Gus. He is preceded in death by his father, Earnest Christiansen, and his two dogs, Scoots and Lizzie.
Joel was born on May 10, 1956, in Fillmore, Utah. From a young age Joel became an accomplished Eagle Scout with 51 merit badges; the most decorated in all of Utah and Idaho at the time. Right after high school, Joel went to work at the Des-Bee-Dove coal mine in Emery County for 13 years. In 1987, he moved to Salt Lake City where he became a talented general contractor for the majority of his professional life. He spent the last 8 years doing what he enjoyed most, which was working with his horses and teaching young kids how to ride.
Joel’s greatest passion in life was going elk and deer hunting every fall with his sons and hunting buddies. Joel is remembered most for his larger than life personality and his ability to tell endless stories that made everyone laugh. There wasn’t any challenge he faced that he couldn’t overcome; to his children he seemed invincible. He was a tough man but had the biggest heart and loved teaching his boys his craft; working on houses and the art of hunting.
Per his wishes there will be no memorial services. He asked to be cremated and taken to his favorite hunting spot to be with the nature he loved so dearly. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to assist with his final arrangements and associated travel expenses. Anything helps and would be greatly appreciated.
Organizer
Colton Christiansen
Organizer
Austin, TX