Her proud parents were Edward John and Clara Amanda (Anderberg) Kanter. She was welcomed home by four older siblings, Dwain, Glenis, Clifford and Maxine. She was baptized at Berea Lutheran Church of rural Chappell. Her elementary school years were spent in a one-room schoolhouse, District 10, Prairie Glen. During her secondary school years at Deuel County High School she stayed in Chappell and her parents paid for room and board with cream and eggs. She graduated in 1944.
Luther College, in Wahoo, Nebraska, was home for the next two years where she pursued business classes. Upon graduation in 1946, she worked in the Deuel County Court House as Deputy County Treasurer. During her time there she met her future husband, Billy Ray Christensen, through her boss, John Pace, who was his uncle.
Bill and she were joined in holy matrimony on November 27, 1949 at Berea Lutheran Church of rural Chappell. They became a family of three when they welcomed their baby daughter Cheryl Ann. They moved to a farm south of Oshkosh to begin farming. The family was enlarged when God blessed them with three more children, Larry Edward, the second son Timothy Wilbert, and another daughter, Brenda Kay. Besides her homemaker job, Ardyce also helped milk cows and did field work.
The family moved to Arlington, Nebraska, in 1967.
Other jobs:
. Midwick Industries, soldering transformers, Oshkosh, Nebraska.
. Receptionist in Drs. Seng and Albee Office, Oshkosh, Nebraska.
. Bank Teller at Lisco State Bank, Lisco, Nebraska.
. After the move to Arlington, Ardyce worked at Washington County Bank, in Blair, Nebraska, as a teller.
. Worked closer to home as the Superintendent's Administrative Assistant at Arlington Public School.
. Her last place of employment before retirement in 1998, was 19 years at Fremont Medical Associates with Drs. Dilley, Adams, and Henricks, as receptionist and insurance clerk.
Ardyce was preceded in death by her husband Billy on July 13, 1993, by two brothers and a sister, and by one granddaughter, Alexa Marie, daughter of Larry and Debra.
Ardyce is survived by her two daughters: Cheryl and husband Allen Ahlers of Fremont, Brenda and husband Mike Zingler of Lincoln; and her two sons, Larry and wife Debra Christensen of New York, New York, and Timothy and wife Pam Christensen of Omaha.
She is also survived by one sister, Maxine Bruenning of Crandon, Wisconsin, two brothers-in-law, Dean Christensen, of Lodgepole, Nebraska, and Doug Riley, of Burns, Wyoming, and one sister-in-law, Ruby Kantor, of Chappell, Nebraska, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Grand children and Great Grandchildren Include:
Lance (Shereen) Ahlers and Caden, Lincoln, Nebraska
Justin (Laura) Christensen and Luke, New York, New York
Zachary (Jessica) Christensen, Concord, Massachusetts
Collin (Kristen) Christensen, Washington, DC
Preston (Laurel) Christensen, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Drew Christensen, Omaha, Nebraska
Sky Christensen, Omaha, Nebraska
Logan (Theresa) Geisler and Rylan, Dallas, Texas
Joshua Geisler, Gulfport, Mississippi
Melissa Zingler and Matthew, Lincoln, Nebraska
Megan Zingler, Lincoln, Nebraska
The funeral service will be 1 PM Saturday (March 12, 2011) in the Evangelical Free Church (20th & Lincoln Sts.) with the Rev. Chad Knudson officiating. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont will be on Friday (March 11th) from 5 to 8 PM.
online guestbook @ www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(4)
terri reimers
fremont, ne Monday, March 14, 2011 she will be greatly missed. i consider ardye one of the classeis person i have ever met. she made me smile.whenever i saw her smile which was all the time.my thoughts and prayers go out to all her family. sincerley terri reimersWayne & Dale Huss
Lincoln, NE Saturday, March 12, 2011 In Rememberance Remember me in the glow of the sunset, or when Robins return in the spring- Know that in life there ar ups and downs, remember beauty exists in all things. Remember me as the butterfly flutters, and drinks the sweet nector of flowers- Life is as simple as nourishment, With all, there is loving power. Remember me with the radiance of the sun, as the glow of me warms your face- When the breeze blows hair to your eyes, know it is me sending God's Grace. Remember me when a newborn cries for soon tears of joy will appear- As you gaze upon the newness of life, know that I am close to you near. Remember me as you pray at night, for this is when you sense me the most- Know that I am, and forever will be, alive, with God, as my host. May Remembering help to ease the sorrow that you feel, then bring peace and comfort to your heart. With Sincere SympathyJudy Anderson
Fremont, Ne Friday, March 11, 2011 Al and Cheryl Deepest sympathy to you during this great loss. Heaven's gates opened and another angel entered. May you find comfort in your many happy memories and in knowing she is safe in the arms of Jesus. Easter is such a comfort for those of us who suffer such loss. May God bless you both at this difficult time.Allyson (Reed) Perry
Fremont, NE Friday, March 11, 2011 Brenda & Family, So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I will always remember her smiling face at the school and when I would come over to visit. You and your family are in my prayers. God's Peace Allyson