Don Chris Christensen was born to Jack and Alice (Gorrell) Christensen on September 19, 1956, in Thomas, Oklahoma and passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, at his home in Custer City, at the age of 67 years, 5 months and 26 days.

Don was raised west of Thomas and graduated with the Thomas High School Class of 1974, and after high school he attended OSU for one year. He was married to Charlotte Becker on January 9, 1976 and they made their home in Thomas where he farmed and ranched. Don worked at W.W. Manufacturing before retiring. Don enjoyed hunting in south Texas and had gone with Matt Smalley to Africa two times. Don also enjoyed spending time with his granddaughters at the livestock shows and watching them succeed.

Don is survived by his daughters; Kelly and husband, James J. Maddox, of Thomas and Casey and Michelle Christensen, of Oklahoma City; Brother, Roger Dean Christensen, of Thomas; and Granddaughters, Shaylee and Ashlyn. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Rolan Christensen.