Amy Lillian (Gronberg) Christianson, 92, of Billings, Montana passed away Jan.19, 2010 with her family at her side and with the help of God's hands she is now in Heaven.
Amy was born on the family farm, in the Red River Valley, Oct. 31, 1917 to Carl and Zella Gronberg. On the farm Amy learned her appreciation of the bible, family and hard work. She was proud of her Norwegian heritage and was famous for her lefsa. She was raised and educated in Climax, Minnesota, graduating from high school in 1935. Her passion to take care of others put her on the train to Minneapolis and she graduated with her Registered Nurse degree from the Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in Minneapolis, Minn., in 1939.
On June 6, 1959 Amy married Kermit Christianson and his four children, Stephen, Kelly, LeeGae and Mike, residing in Williston, North Dakota. David completed his family in 1960.
In 1968 the family moved to Billings, Montana where Amy worked with Dr. Galloway in plastic surgery. Upon retirement Amy remained active and committed to her Lutheran faith. She was a member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd and also volunteered at the Elizabeth Seton Prenatal Clinic at Saint Vincent Healthcare.
Amy was a master at growing roses and she was always willing to give away a bouquet sealed with a prayer. She enjoyed cooking and serving the family, canning, sewing, being a mother and most of all a grandmother.
Amy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kermit; her son and daughter-in-law, Kelly and Kim Christianson; her brother Carl and sisters Helen and Margerite.
Amy is survived by her brother Wally (Pat) Gronberg and her children; Stephen (Cheryl) Christianson of Indian Wells, California, LeeGae (Bob) Ruby of Houston, Texas, Mike of Billings, Montana, David (Lori) Christianson of Billings, Montana; 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
A special thank you to the loving and caring individuals at the Diamond Willow Assisted Living and Rocky Mountain Hospice.
