The family of Erik C. Christensen, 51, announces his passing, and invites all who knew him to remember him here.
What remains is memory — and the gratitude of those he loved.
Erik's story began in 1969, and unfolded across the years that followed.
Erik held deeply to the Lutheran faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew him best.
A life of faith is rarely a life of certainty — but always one of trust.
Erik's memorial will be broadcast on the Sanford School's YouTube channel. The YouTube channel for the school is www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXVAkQ9Jyxg Erik C. Christensen, 51 of Alamosa, CO, originally of Viborg, passed away on May 26, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO. Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Viborg. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at the church. The service will be broadcasted at https://www.facebook.com/HofmeisterJonesFuneralHome/ . Arrangements by Hofmeister-Jones Funeral Home. Erik Chris Christensen was born December 8, 1969 in Viborg, SD to Robert C. and Marilyn (Hansen) Christensen. He was baptized June 1970 and confirmed April 1984 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Viborg. As a child Erik loved playing baseball and taking care of his pets. He was in Boy Scouts and earned his Eagle Scout status in 1987. He loved being with his friends and listening to Rock music. He spent many of his summer days mowing many, many lawns in town. Erik was active in Sunday School and Luther League. Erik graduated from Viborg High School in 1988 as class Salutatorian. He was involved in football, vocal music, All-State Chorus, Band, National Honor Society, Boys State, and D.A.R. Rep. He attended and graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in May 1993 with a degree in education. Erik taught 4 years at Smith Lake, NM, before moving to Colorado. Erik married the love of his life Janine Irvine on June 16, 1995. They met at Smith Lake. Born to this union they were blessed with three sons Cameron, Tyler, and Kendall. Erik taught at Alamosa Elementary, Sierra Grande in Fort Garland, and Sanford Elementary in Sanford. He was just finishing his 28 th year of teaching when illness came upon him. Erik loved teaching the second, third, fourth, and fifth grade. He loved being a positive influence on his students. Erik loved watching his favorite sports teams-Steelers, Yankees, Celtics, Islanders, and the Nebraska Husker Football. He collected sports cards as a hobby and loved to play board games and cards, especially with all family members. He always liked listening to music. Erik is survived by his wife Janine; sons Cameron in the Army stationed in Germany, Tyler and Kendall at home; parents Robert and Marilyn Christensen; sister Laura (Mike) Stevens; nephew Evan Stevens and niece Kirsten (Saud) Ahlschlager and Baby Boy Ahlschlager due in August; father and mother-in-law Bob and Judy Irvine; sister-in-law JoAnna (Mike) Eppard; nephews Michael, Nathan, and Mathew; along with aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. Erik was preceded in death by his grandparents Hartvig and Berniece Hansen, and Jens and Alice Christensen. Blessed Be His Memory
