Gale H. Christopherson

Gale H. Christopherson 1926 - 2010 Gale H. Christopherson, age 83 of Payson, Utah, formerly of Hazelton, Idaho passed away quietly on June 20, 2010 after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born August 26, 1926, the first of twin boys to Murdoth Hans and Isabel Chadwick Christopherson. He married Jackie Martin on November 19, 1953 in Elko, Nevada. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls, Idaho Temple. Gale graduated from Hazelton High School and attended Idaho State College in Pocatello, Idaho before attending Telegrapher school in Omaha, Nebraska. He worked for 30 years for the Union Pacific Railroad as an agent/telegrapher. Being a proud military man, Gale served with his twin brother, Dale in the Navy CB's from 1944-1946, taking part in the invasion of Okinawa. Gale enjoyed farming and did so for many years. He was an avid fisherman and knew many tricks of the trade. He was accepting of everyone and always tried to help the less fortunate or downtrodden. It seemed everywhere Gale traveled, he found someone he knew. He loved visiting and being with people. Gale was an active member of the LDS Church and was a High Priest at the time of his death. We are certain that the reunion now taking place as this family meets again is something to behold. Preceding him in death were his parents, 1 sister, LaVinna, and four brothers, Wallace, Deo, Orville and Jimmy. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Jackie of Payson, UT, four children, Randy (Valynn) Christopherson of Littleton, CO, Karen (Dayle) Ash of Colorado Springs, CO, Cindy (David) Manning of Payson, UT, Cherri (Phil) Woodland of Murray, UT, 16 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and his twin brother, Dale (Joyce) Christopherson of Idaho Falls, ID. Funeral Services for Gale will be held Monday, June 28, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at the Hazelton LDS Church, 531 Middleton Ave, Hazelton, Idaho. Visitation will be held prior to services from 9:45 -10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow at the Hazelton Cemetery, Hazelton, Idaho. Arrangements and services are under the direction of the Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls, Idaho. Those wishing to share condolences may do so at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.