Christian P. Nielsen
Died June 12, 2014
NORTHPORT – Christian Paul Nielsen, 61, of
Northport (formerly of Fajardo, Puerto Rico) died peacefully at the family farm
on Thursday, June 12, 2014 after a long battle with cancer.
Chris was born in Flint on Oct. 30, 1952 to his surviving parents Norman
and Pauline Nielsen.Chris loved the water, sailing and his Scandinavian heritage. For Chris, life was an adventure and he saw the best in everyone.
Chris leaves behind his wife, Maria; his children, Erik, Nicole (Joseph) Ruthkowski, Christian, Adriana, Gabriela, Alejandra; a granddaughter, Sofia; sisters Shirley (Craig) Beardslee, Jeannette (Thomas) Witt; nephews Craig Jr., Brett, Jon, nieces, Sarah, Emily; Aunt Katherine and Uncle Don Willis; several beloved cousins and special friends; Deena, Brian, Chris, Jim and Dean.
The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. with the Wake Service to be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 20 at the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay. On Saturday, June 21 at 11:30 a.m. in Leelanau Township Cemetery of Northport Chris’ ashes will be interred. Rev. Tom Otis will officiate. Per his wishes some of Chris’ ashes will be scattered on his special hill at the family farm and his cherished island of Puerto Rico.
Memorials may be directed to the Leelanau Cancer Fund, PO Box 325, Lake Leelanau, MI, 49653 and/or Bethany Lutheran Church, PO Box 567, Northport, MI, 49670.
Please share memories with Chris’ family online at www.martinson.info.
Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home of Suttons Bay.
So sorry for my sister and brother-in-law for the lost of their son.. He was my only nephew and I loved him very much.. He never visited my home never got here.. Him and I had long talks on the phone..My husbond and I were married on his second birthday so I never forgot it..So sad he had so much more he wanted to do. R.I.P.
ReplyDeleteOur most sincere condolences to Norman and Pauline, Shirley and Jeannette, and to Chris's children and all the Nielsen family. What a terrible loss of Chris at such a relatively young age. And the immense suffering he endured was a cross for all of you too, for these past number of years.
ReplyDeleteHis love of life and spirit of adventure made him unique in many ways, and those qualities will live on in his children. May Chris now rest in peace with our Lord. We will keep all of you in our prayers as you try to adjust to life without Chris, and also cope with the many challenges in your lives right now. May each day find your burden a little lighter, and the road rising to meet you once again.
Sending heartfelt prayers and much love,
Glennie and Judy xoxo