Dagny Fjelstad Christiansen

Christiansen, Dagny Fjelstad Born September 10, 1928 in Ray, North Dakota. Daughter of Pastor Joseph A. and Marie Fjelstad. Preceded in death by mother, father and twin sister, Sylvia Fjelstad Grant. Survived by husband, Holger Christiansen, sons Jon (Nancy), Jay (Kelly Gulden), Paul "Otteau" (Carol Gallagher), Erick (Sandy), daughter Ruth (Brian) Simmons, 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by brother Joe (Colleen) Fjelstad and sister Marie (Conrad) Posz. Dagny graduated from high school in Decorah, Iowa, and received her B.A. from Luther College, where she sang in the Nordic Choir for four years. After marrying the love of her life, Holger, the couple moved to Slayton, MN, where they lived for 13 years. She received an M.A. in education from the U of M. She was a chemical dependency counselor and a licensed Nursing Home Administrator. She taught English, speech and physical education at Fulda, MN in 1961. The family moved to Shoreview, MN in 1963. She taught Adult Basic Education in St. Paul for ten years. She then became Executive Director of Granville House Inc., a long-term care program for chemically dependent adults. In October 1972 Luther College awarded Dagny a Distinguished Alumni Award. A descendant of 14 generations of Lutheran ministers, her spirituality was very important in her life. She directed church choirs; taught confirmation classes; and was a Stephen's Minister. Dagny was a fighter for the underdog and those less fortunate than most. She was passionate about justice and opportunity for those on whom life's light did not shine brightly. She wore her liberal credentials on her sleeve and gave a spirited argument on most any issue. She loved tending her beloved begonias and other flowers. Her gardens were a testament to her optimistic and loving nature. Memorials to Luther College Scholarship Fund. https://www.luther.edu/giving/choices/scholarship. A memorial service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 11115 Hanson Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, on 05/09/14 at 11:00am, with visitation one hour prior, followed by a private interment at Fort Snelling Nat. Cemetery.

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Dagny Fjelstad Christiansen

April 27, 2014

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Dagny Fjelstad Christiansen

April 27, 2014

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