Christine Karin Conzelmann
February 13, 1938 - April 01, 2013
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Christine Karin Conzelmann
February 13, 1938 - April 01, 2013
Obituary
Christine (Ritter) Conzelmann was born in Hannover, Germany on February 13, 1938, to Felix and Hannah Ritter. Christine was the youngest of three siblings, growing up with her sisters Helga, and Inga. Life was difficult growing up during time of war, and she had many hard times that she had to endure, including hunger. Just before the end of the war her house was bombed and her father, Felix saved her life digging her out of the rubble of her home. Christine made it through all those hard times, learning to cook and care for her family, and to grow up and become a wonderful young woman.
Then she met her husband, Horst Conzelmann, now a retired Air Force Master Sergeant. Shortly thereafter they immigrated to the United States. During their time together they had three children, Carmen, Cindy, and Eric. They settled in in Ferndale, Washington in 1971. Christine enjoyed painting and was a member of the art gallery in Blaine, Washington and showed several of her pieces at the annual Blaine Skywater Festival, and a few of her paintings were purchased. She was involved with the church where she taught Sunday school, was the choir director, and sang in the choir and solos for the congregation. One of her favorite songs was How Great Thou Art, which she enjoyed signing for the congregation. Christine was a wonderful homemaker where she enjoyed taking care of her small farm animals, gardening, and taking care of her family. She was an excellent cook and would make spectacular meals her family really enjoyed.
Christine was the best wife and mom anyone could ever hope for. She will be dearly missed. Christine was strong, caring, and a very loving wife and mother. Christine is survived by her husband of 55 years, Horst Conzelmann, daughters Carmen Kirkey, and Cindy Sheridan, and her son Eric Conzelmann. Her last week on earth was spent at home, as she desired, surrounded by family. She is now at peace enjoying all the flowers of Heaven.
We will miss you, wife and mom.
Farewell Tribute Information
There will be a committal service held for Christine on Wednesday April 10, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Greenacres Memorial Park, 5700 Northwest Dr., Ferndale.
10 responses to Christine Karin Conzelmann
Carmen Kirkey says:
April 1, 2013
One of my special memories with Mom is when we would be on vacation. One of mom’s favorite things to do was to paint. We would go on drives around the country to find places for her to paint her beautiful paintings, some of which hang in my home today. Mom was a person who was always there when I needed to talk. I always knew she was a phone call away. I will cherish the last 4 months because I was able to spend many of those wonderful days with my mom.
Cynthia Sheridan says:
April 1, 2013
I cherish the long spring and summer days spent with Mom in her beautiful garden, canning veggies and making jam. Once I hid behind the back seat of her car because I wanted to go with her to the store. I thought I would be in trouble but she just laughed. I will always cherish the time we had together while Dad was in the hospital. I learned so much about her life as a child , as a wife, and mother.
Eric Conzelmann says:
April 1, 2013
I miss you mommy
Chris Richter says:
April 1, 2013
Dear Eric.
I am so sorry for you rloss. I know how much you did for your mom. You knew how to help her while honoring her integrity. She must have been very proud to have a son like you. Fondly, Chris
Horst Conzelmann says:
April 1, 2013
This poem was written especially for Christine Conzelmann by her devoted husband many years ago. She had this on the wall for all to read:
A HUSBANDS THOUGHTS ON MOTHER’S DAY
The rain smacked the window The storm bent the cedar tree by the fence I needed someone Who reassured?
Before I knew her there was emptiness a void! How lucky was I. I found her. My love.
Once I was in the foreign land Alone! Evil everywhere Who was my hope?
Darkness was in my heart Doubts! The wise men explained but failed to answer Who prayed?
MOTHER!
by Horst P. Conzelmann (n.d.)