Eva Elisabeth S. Christianson

Date of Death: September 23, 2020

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Private Memorial Service to be held at a later date.

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In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Eva’s memory to the Memorial Scatter Garden at Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2077 N. Frederick Pike, Winchester, VA 22603 and/or Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter, 8180 Greensboro Drive, #400, McLean, VA 22102.

Eva Elisabeth S. Christianson, 86, of Frederick County, VA passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at her home surrounded by her daughter, son-in-law and caregivers.

Mrs. Christianson was born in 1934 in Zwickau, Saxony, Germany, daughter of the late doctors Robert and Elisabeth Strasser. She was a Physical Therapist and a trained artist with exceptional talent. She studied Physiotherapy at the University of Applied Sciences Fresenius, Munich, Germany. Mrs. Christianson also trained professionally as a sculptor at the Fachschule für Schreiner and Holzbuildhauer (Technical School for Carpenters and Woodworkers) in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany. She carved and sculpted with many mediums, such as wood, stone, vinyl, screen printing, cement and ceramic. She was a prolific painter in oils, pastels and watercolors as well as composed poetry and short writings. She taught herself how to use a loom and weaved many large tapestries. Aside from her many artistic talents, Mrs. Christianson was an avid gardener and hobby botanist with a deep love of nature and wildlife. Other favorite pastimes included archery, surf fishing, hunting mushrooms and collecting things in nature to create holiday/seasonal wreaths, swags and alter arrangements. Mrs. Christianson thrived on learning and exploring the world around her with a childlike eagerness and excitement. She was a member of Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Her husband, The Reverend Dr. Conrad J. Christianson, Jr. of Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, whom she married on June 24, 1965 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany preceded her in death in 2015.

Surviving are her daughter, Katrin Marie Christianson (Clark Hinson Neff, Jr.) of Winchester, VA; brother Florian Strasser (Petra) of Freiburg, Germany; sister Verena Salleo (Sebastiano Salleo) of Trieste, Italy and one grandchild, Christian Lee Brady of Oceanside, CA.

A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Mary Longsworth Overacker

Susan Turner

Katrin Christianson

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Eva Elisabeth S. Christianson, 86, of Frederick County, VA passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at her home surrounded by her daughter, son-in-law and caregivers. Mrs. Christianson was born in 1934 in Zwickau, Saxony, Germany, daughter of the late doctors Robert and Elisabeth Strasser. She was a Physical Therapist and a trained artist withContinue Reading

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In memory of Eva Elisabeth S. Christianson, Mary Longsworth Overacker lit a candle

Each Fall Eva would decorate the altar in the Bethel sanctuary with an amazing display of fruits of the harvest.She included pumpkins,gourds,apples,flowers gathered from the fields,even jars of canned food; using baskets,pottery to enhance the collection.it was her gift of thanksgiving and her love of nature and I am so thankful that she shared it with us.

You will be missed by your family and friends and we know heaven gained another angel. You will no longer be suffering any longer, rest in peace?

The only time I met Eva I was impressed by her and so enjoyed our conversation. Through her daughter Kat I learned all about her and greatly admired her and envied her with love. She was a blessed woman to have had such a loving, devoted and dedicated child. Now I see where Kat gets her exceptional character. May God give you peace dear friend and comfort knowing your mother is now with Him and rejoined your father once more. She kept the faith, walked the walk and remained firm in her life to the very end.

(A reposting from Facebook) Wednesday evening, my beloved mother, drifted away from me as I held her hand. Eva Elisabeth Christianson was my anchor, strength, best friend and wise sage as I meandered and stumbled through my life. She was there as I gasped in my very first breath — and I was there as she gently let go of her last breath. My Mom was an incredible human being. She was brave and fearless - stubborn and strong willed. She led her life as an example to me and all those that knew her. Mom had an astounding array of creative talents which she shared freely. Paintings, sculptures in clay, wood and rock, her writings and poems — the sharpest wit and humor of anyone I knew. She loved nature and gardening — she loved my daddy and she loved me. She was a trooper when faced with adversity - not the least of which was her affliction with Alzheimer’s. Our bond was such that she never forgot who I was nor my name. I cannot express the immense pain and sadness I am feeling right now. I can barely breathe. I miss you so terribly — I am happy you left on your terms; at home, surrounded by things and people you love, without pain or suffering, peacefully. I am so thankful for the amazing caregivers (Taryn, Zelina, Michelle) that tended to her so lovingly and heartfelt these last few years - you became a part of my family. I’m truly struggling .. there aren’t enough words to describe my extraordinary Mom. I love you always - Thank you for all you did for me. ❤️?❤️?

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She was a very light filled lady with both wisdom and kindness. I will miss her.

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