Mrs. Alma Joann Ranger Christensen, Age 87 of, Hastings, MI passed away on December 09, 2022, at 1872 East Mill Street in Hastings.
Joann was born in Newaygo MI, on August 07, 1935, a daughter of Claude and Emily Ranger.
She attended local schools graduating from Newaygo High School in 1953. After completing her education Joann began working at the Rural Electric Association in Newaygo were spent two years before being married to Mr. James Christensen on July 22, 1955.
Shortly after being married, Jim accepted a position with the State of Michigan developing the interstate highway systems, which led the family to the Hastings area. Jim and Joann established their home in Hastings, where they raised their family together.
Joann was employed with the Hastings Area Schools for over 25 years, serving primarily in the cafeteria. Her career offered the opportunity to be close to her kids during the day, which meant she was always “in the know”, with her children’s friends and activities. She & Jim loved attending their kids’ sporting events, and later the grandchildren’s events. It was not uncommon for them to pack up the 5th wheel camper and travel the country following the grandchildren’s sporting events.
Joann was an avid Detroit Tigers fan, and over the years has collected many players autographs, attended several training camps in Florida, and was recognized in the Detroit Free Press wearing her unique Tigers hat.
She is survived by her beloved husband James, her sons Joel (Amy) Christensen, Jon (Jean) Christensen, James (Valerie) Christensen, her sisters Gail Grandon, & Charlene Corrigan, brother Allen Ranger, 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Jami, son in law Ron.
The family will receive on Friday, December 16, 2022, from 2-4 PM and again from 6-8PM at Daniels Funeral Home Hastings.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Daniels Funeral Home Hastings with Pastor Tod Clark officiating. Immediately following the funeral service friends and guests are invited to remain at the funeral home for a time of fellowship and luncheon.
Interment will take place following the funeral luncheon at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings, MI
In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial contributions be made to the Boy Scouts of America, The Hastings Band & Athletic Boosters, or a children's charity of donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home-Hastings, conveniently located at 1401 North Broadway, Hastings, MI. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net.
