David Wayne Christiansen

David Wayne Christiansen, 66, passed away Aug. 17, 2019, in his home, surrounded by his family. He courageously fought a battle with cancer for the past two years. David has been a resident of Green River for the past 45 years and a former resident of Carlsbad, N.M. He was employed by PacifiCorp at Jim Bridger Power Plant. His goal was to retire at 40 years; he missed it by 36 days.

David was born April 8, 1953, in Pasadena, Texas. He is the son of Dale and Marjorie Christiansen. He attended schools in Carlsbad, N.M., while living with Howard and Carol Lou Hemler.  

On March 1, 1973, he was united in marriage with Katie Mize. They had four daughters Jennifer, Sirena, Tiffany and Sonia. He was very proud of his family and prided himself on spoiling his wife. One of his greatest joys was watching his grandkids at all of their events and teasing them every chance he got. He always had a camera in hand and loved taking pictures. He loved to travel with his family and dogs Izzie and Sadie. Target shooting with his girls was another favorite of his. He had a passion for hunting and often did this with his favorite hunting buddy daughter Sirena, grandson Kolby and son-in-laws Darrel and Steve. He would often reload their shells for them. 

Survivors include his loving wife of 46 years Katie Christiansen of Green River; mother Marjorie Christiansen of Rock Springs;  three daughters, Sirena (Darrel) Nussbaum of Rock Springs, Tiffany (Steve) Gies of North Platte, Neb., and Sonia (John) Carson of Green River; one son-in-law Daron Raines of Floresville, Texas; 12 grandchildren Jasmine, Lindsey and Austin Mitchell of Floresville, Texas, David Nussbaum of Rock Springs, Kolby (Cortney), Kristopher and Kolton Collins and Aaron and Jared Gies of North Platte, Neb., Kaylee, Shelby and John Carson of Green River; two great-grandsons twins Anthony and Mayson Alfaro of Floresville, Texas; two brothers Darrell (Bonnie) and Harley (Tammy) Christiansen of Rock Springs; three sisters, Shirley Guthrie and Aileen (Bert) Harris of Casper, Marilyn (Wes) Stevens of Bar Nun; two brother-in-laws Curtis Mize of Clarksville, Tenn., and Teddy Mize of Carlsbad, N.M .; two sister-in-laws Kathy Mize of Dallas and Carol Mize of Pueblo, Colo .; several aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins.  

He was preceded in death by his daughter Jennifer Raines on July 15, 2018; his father Dale Christiansen, father and mother-in-law, Hugh and Vivian Mize; two brother-in-laws, Terry and Franklin Mize; two sister-in-laws, Adria and Jeannette Mize; son-in-law, Jeff Mitchell and infant sister, Rene Christiansen. 

Funeral Services took place at Union Congressional Church in Green River. Graveside services and interment took place in Riverview Cemetery.

The family of David Wayne Christiansen respectfully request donations in his memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 333 Broadway, Suite 220 Rock Springs, Wy., or Cowboys Against Cancer, 1893 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, Wy. 

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