Larry Christensen Obituary

Larry Grant Christensen 66, of East Hartford, CT. passed away peacefully on September 8, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. Larry was born October 2, 1956 in Logan, UT the third of five children born to the late Grant and Renee (Stanton) Christensen. Larry is survived by his longtime loving partner Cheryl Heanue, three children Jennifer (Jason) Wood, Jamie Gudaitis and John (LeAnn) Gudaitis and 7 grandchildren who lovingly called him "Poppy". Griffin and Aaron Wood, Sean, Anson and Presley Conley, and Logan and Lukas Gudaitis. Mieko, his fur baby will also miss him. She brought a smile to his face and did something silly on a daily basis that would make him laugh. Larry also leaves behind his brothers, Dennie (Alison) Christensen of California, Cory (Lynda) Christensen of Utah and Todd Christensen of Utah as well as a sister, Sharon Christensen of Utah and nine nieces and nephews who loved receiving birthday cards over the years from him from New England as he would always include a leaf or two from a tree they would not have where they live in the West. Larry attended Logan, UT City schools. He worked in a variety of part-time jobs while attending high school, and eventually worked for a number of years in the construction industry as an electrician. Larry was recruited by a friend to pursue a career in the insurance industry which resulted in his relocation to Connecticut. He enjoyed assisting people with their insurance needs and developed many personal relationships with clients over the years. Anyone who met Larry would say "he is SO nice". Nice is a good word to describe him. Never had a bad word to say about anyone and always greeted you with a smile and great respect. Larry was an active person. He enjoyed tennis, skiing, biking, walking, hunting and especially running. He ran 30 consecutive marathons in St. George, Utah and one Boston marathon. Larry enjoyed just hanging around with the grandchildren. Biking, walking, flying kites, watching movies or just having a good meal with them and talking about their likes and dislikes. He was like that, he loved to listen. A good quality to have. Larry's favorite warm places to vacation were Mexico, Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. Closer to home he enjoyed nice long weekends in Boston, MA, Lake George, NY and especially Newport, RI. A big shout out to all the doctors and nurses at Yale New Haven Hospital as well as all the doctors and nurses in the Critical Care Unit at Manchester Memorial Hospital and his oncology staff. A special thank you goes out to Kristen L. his nurse for his chemo infusion and also to Jill, his special hospice nurse. She made the time he had with her comforting above and beyond! Newkirk and Whitney 318 Burnside Avenue East Hartford CT 06108 are handing Larry's services. To sign the online guestbook go to www.newkirkandwhitney.com There will be no calling hours. A celebration of life is being planned for Connecticut and Utah at a later date. At the end of our day, we'd say "sleep tight, I love you, see you in the morning", so until that morning, "sleep tight, I love you".

Published by Hartford Courant on Sep. 20, 2023.

Larry Christensen Obituary

Larry Grant Christensen 66, of East Hartford, CT. passed away peacefully on September 8, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. Larry was born October 2, 1956 in Logan, UT the third of five children born to the late Grant and Renee (Stanton) Christensen. Larry is survived by his longtime loving partner Cheryl Heanue, three children Jennifer (Jason) Wood, Jamie Gudaitis and John (LeAnn) Gudaitis and 7 grandchildren who lovingly called him "Poppy". Griffin and Aaron Wood, Sean, Anson and Presley Conley, and Logan and Lukas Gudaitis. Mieko, his fur baby will also miss him. She brought a smile to his face and did something silly on a daily basis that would make him laugh. Larry also leaves behind his brothers, Dennie (Alison) Christensen of California, Cory (Lynda) Christensen of Utah and Todd Christensen of Utah as well as a sister, Sharon Christensen of Utah and nine nieces and nephews who loved receiving birthday cards over the years from him from New England as he would always include a leaf or two from a tree they would not have where they live in the West. Larry attended Logan, UT City schools. He worked in a variety of part-time jobs while attending high school, and eventually worked for a number of years in the construction industry as an electrician. Larry was recruited by a friend to pursue a career in the insurance industry which resulted in his relocation to Connecticut. He enjoyed assisting people with their insurance needs and developed many personal relationships with clients over the years. Anyone who met Larry would say "he is SO nice". Nice is a good word to describe him. Never had a bad word to say about anyone and always greeted you with a smile and great respect. Larry was an active person. He enjoyed tennis, skiing, biking, walking, hunting and especially running. He ran 30 consecutive marathons in St. George, Utah and one Boston marathon. Larry enjoyed just hanging around with the grandchildren. Biking, walking, flying kites, watching movies or just having a good meal with them and talking about their likes and dislikes. He was like that, he loved to listen. A good quality to have. Larry's favorite warm places to vacation were Mexico, Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. Closer to home he enjoyed nice long weekends in Boston, MA, Lake George, NY and especially Newport, RI. A big shout out to all the doctors and nurses at Yale New Haven Hospital as well as all the doctors and nurses in the Critical Care Unit at Manchester Memorial Hospital and his oncology staff. A special thank you goes out to Kristen L. his nurse for his chemo infusion and also to Jill, his special hospice nurse. She made the time he had with her comforting above and beyond! Newkirk and Whitney 318 Burnside Avenue East Hartford CT 06108 are handing Larry's services. To sign the online guestbook go to www.newkirkandwhitney.com There will be no calling hours. A celebration of life is being planned for Connecticut and Utah at a later date. At the end of our day, we'd say "sleep tight, I love you, see you in the morning", so until that morning, "sleep tight, I love you".

Published by Hartford Courant on Sep. 20, 2023.

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2023
Larry Christensen
Tracy E. Turner

2022
Susan Huppi (Godfrey)

2021
Ilene Byington (Bishop)

2020
Vicki Hansen
Jarvis Johnson
Jeff McNeil

2019
Katie Dunn (Kramer)
Kristine Webb Murray (Kent)

2018
Joe Strickland

2015
Craig Bastian
Margaret Baugh
Val Campbell
Virginia Dorigatti (Potter)
Garth Stockton

2013
Jim Catron
Jean Mifflin
Fay Rogers (Eames)

2012
Kay Krambule (Pineda)

2010
Kelley Campbell

2009
Vicki Carlson (Bennett)

2008
Lenis Allen (Bair)
Paul Jensen

2007
Curtis Bowler

2004
Rick Abel

2003
Judy Watts (Johnson)

2002
Jill Skidmore (McGough)

2001
Deb Davis

1996
Cheryl Cantwell
Scott Steele

1991
Kirk Nielson

1989
Charles Davis

1973
Harold Washburn

DECEASED YEAR UNKNOWN
Melanie Monson

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