Marguerite Luthringer Christopherson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Marguerite Marie Luthringer Christopherson, age 93, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2019. She was born August 4, 1925 in Mulhouse, France. Her parents were Ernest Luthringer and Marguerite Marie Zahn Luthringer. As a teenager, she lived through the Nazi occupation of France during World War II and attended a German-run high school. She graduated with a B.A. from the University of Besancon, France. At age 23, she became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Basel, Switzerland. At age 26, she immigrated to the United States, where she attended Brigham Young University (1951). She married Paul M. Christopherson on June 4, 1955 and they were sealed the following year. Their three children were born and raised in Provo, Utah. Marguerite taught French and English for 19 years at Lincoln Jr. High School and Lakeridge Jr. High School in Orem. While teaching, she obtained her M.A. in French literature. In 1984, she and her husband moved to Midvale, Utah, followed by St. George. During that time, they served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the L.A. Temple Visitors Center. After the death of her husband in 2004, Marguerite moved to Kaysville, Utah. Throughout her life, Marguerite held many church positions. She enjoyed people and loved her family, students, and many friends. She loved reading, studying languages, and traveling. She is survived by her three children: Anne C. Pratt (Thomas), Farmington, UT; Mark P. Christopherson (Teri), Trabuco Canyon, CA; and Gay M. Stenquist (Paul), Kaysville, UT; 11 precious grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the Rock Chapel, 25 South 200 East, Kaysville, Utah. Friends may visit with the family from 9:30-10:00 a.m. prior to services. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.

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Marguerite Luthringer Christopherson

August 4, 1925 - March 22, 2019