CHRISTENSON, John F.

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Wednesday, February 7, 2007 Jon F. Christenson, 53, died Dec. 22, 2006, in Port Townsend, Wash., after a long battle with cancer. Born Oct. 18, 1953, to Carl J. and Geraldine (Beleu) Christianson in Eugene, Ore., he was raised in Los Angeles, Calif., and earned a B.A. in English from Southern Oregon University. In addition to spending many years on the West Coast, he lived in Mississippi, Norway, and Prescott, Arizona. Although he made his living primarily as a cook, he focused intensely and seriously on writing poetry, he also enjoys photography, books, and music. He played bass and acoustic guitar and was a singer/songwriter. He had many long-time friends who will miss his kindness, clear philosophy of life, and since of humor. Survivors include his mother, Geraldine, of Port Townsend; brother, Andrew, of Prescott, Ariz.; sister, Jill of Brinnon, Wash.; and half siblings, Karen Swanbert, of Camano Island, Wash., Kristin Hall of Central Point, Ore., and C. James Christenson of Fountain Valley, Calif. A memorial service is planned March 10 at the Berkeley Pier. Information provided by survivors.