Lowell James Christensen Obituary
We announce the death of Lowell James Christensen of Brookings, South Dakota, who passed away on September 28, 2026, at the age of 87. Lowell will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lowell James Christensen to pay them a last tribute.
Lowell will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Lowell will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Lowell’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl Christensen and Dena Christensen (Albers); his siblings, Maureen VanDaalen, Carol Ellefson and Roger Christensen; and his great grandchild Brooks James Linneweber.
He is survived by: his wife Myra of Brookings; and his children, Ron Christensen (Nila) of Webster, SD, Scott Christensen (Linette) of Flandreau, SD and Jeanine Flatten of Flandreau, SD. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and several sisters- and brothers-in-law.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Trent Baptist Church (102 2nd St, Trent, SD 57065).
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Trent Baptist Church or Camp Judson, 12965 Old Hill City Rd., Keystone, SD 57751.
