Brenda Christensen, age 59, of Sherman, SD passed away after a brief illness, Friday, May 27, 2022, at Avera Dells Area Hospital in Dell Rapids, SD.
A come and go celebration of life will take place on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Minnehaha Funeral Home in Garretson, SD.
Burial will take place at a later date at the Spring Valley Cemetery rural Viborg, SD.
In lieu of flowers, family wish memorials which will be directed to the Pink Ladies of Corson, SD.
Brenda Kay Christensen was born October 28, 1962, in Viborg, SD to Alden and Janet (Loney) Christensen. She grew up on the family farm outside of Viborg. She was active in the upkeep of the farm and loved taking care of the animals. She attended and graduated from Viborg School in 1981. She moved to Springfield to attend USD/S. She later transferred to Augustana College.
In 1984 she met David Townsend and they began their life together in Viborg. In 1986 their daughter, Laura was welcomed into their family. Shortly after Laura was born, they moved to Sioux Falls where they lived for a couple years before making their lifelong home in Sherman SD. She enjoyed gardening, reading, going to concerts with Laura, and spending time with her friends. She was an avid dart player, and a longtime member of the Pink Ladies out of Corson. Brenda loved playing darts to raise money to help cancer patients. She was always there for her friends and loved helping people. Her absolute favorite thing was spending time with her grandsons, Brantley and Braxton. She loved them to the moon and back.
Brenda worked at Avera for 20 years. She enjoyed her job where she made many friends. She loved her time on Facebook. She would write little stories about Brantley, Braxton, and Charlee. She kept in touch with many friends and family along with posting funny memes that were quick witted, with a touch of sarcasm, just like her personality. She was a huge Vikings and Garth Brooks fan, but she definitely enjoyed her Rock and Roll.
She is survived by her life partner, David Townsend of Sherman, SD; daughter, Laura (Bobby Pickett) Townsend; grandchildren, Brantley Pickett, Braxton Pickett, Dameon Pickett and Zowie Monday; brother, Robert “Bob” (Sue) Christensen of Brandon, SD; half-sister, Trudy Tool of Colorado Springs, CO; step-children, Todd (Brenda) Townsend Canistota, SD, Melissa (Joe) Wager of Sioux Falls, SD, Ryan (Amy) Townsend of Madison, SD; other grandchildren, Andrew Townsend, Aaron (Peyton) Townsend, Madison and Ava Townsend; great-grandchildren, Beckett and Bosten Townsend; nieces, nephews and other extended family members as well as her beloved cat, Charlee.
Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Alden and Janet Christensen.
