It is with great sadness the children of Berdelle Johanna Johnson Christiansen announce her recent passing. Our mom, the matriarch of our family, peacefully passed away at her home in Tumwater, Washington at the age of 107 years, seven months and five days young.

She was a 26-year resident of Tumwater, Washington and also earlier lived for many years at Lake Quinault, Washington; Seattle, Washington and in South Dakota.

For her life story, information on her internment, and to share memories, go to funeralalternatives.org.