Christiansen, Joan E. age 88 of Brooklyn Center. Preceded in death by husband Vern; infant son Donald; parents; and siblings. Survived by children Charles (Edith), Brian, Mary (Sherman) Anderson; grandchildren Jeremiah (Jenny), Zachary, Katherine; & great-grandchildren Camille, Olivia. Funeral Service 10:30 AM Monday, April 6 at Hope Lutheran Church, 5200 Emerson Ave N., Minneapolis, with visitation 1 hour prior to service at church. Interment at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Second Harvest Heartland. Evans-Nordby 763-533-3000 evansnordby.com