Grethe Karoline (Kofoed) Christensen
March 5, 1927 ~ May 12, 2011
Christensen, Grethe Karoline (Kofoed), 84, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2011. Grethe was born March 5, 1927, on the island of Bornholm, Denmark to Julius and Thora Kofoed. Grethe emigrated to the U.S. in 1953 and became a citizen in 1980. She spent her entire life serving her family and others. She will be deeply missed by her friends and family. Grethe was a member of First Baptist Church of Wichita. She is survived by her daughters, Karen (Dana) Schirer, and Cindy (Terry) Orvis, both of Wichita; sister, Etley Sorensen, of Stenlose, Denmark; grandchildren, Kasper (Effie) Schirer of Shanghai, China; Sam Schirer of Lawrence; Anna Schirer of Prairie Village; Jennifer and Mark Orvis of Wichita; and many nieces and nephews in Denmark. She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers; Thorvald and Valdemar Kofoed. A private family service was held Saturday, May 14. A memorial has been established with Botanica, the Wichita Gardens 701 N. Amidon, 67203.
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I had the priveledge of knowing Grethe as her hairstylist for about three years. She knitted a beautiful sweater for my first born, actually, she found out how big he was and made a second bigger sweater. I will cherish that sweater and pass it on to my grandkids. One day she came in for her appointment, so bundled up with scarves and coats I hardly recognized her. After discovering she had WALKED to the salon I insisted on a ride home. She finally gave in and let me take her home, it was just a few blocks, it was the least I could do. She always had a smile and her accent was so sweet, just like her. I took a leave after my third baby and set her up with another stylist in the salon I had worked at, so I hadn’t seen her in the last three years, but I will remember her always. I’m sorry for your loss, she was a very special lady.
Karen: I didn’t re-read my message before I sent it. Sorry. Of course you miss your Mom. What I meant to say was it is tough to lose a Mom. You have known her all your life and the separation is hard. Your fond memories of her will be with you and your family forever. God Bless
Dear Karen: You have our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother. It is tough to miss a Mom! We will remember you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Dear Karen and Dana, Cindy and Terry. Modtag vore kondolencer, og dybeste foelelser, ved Jeres store tab. Hilsener fra Tine og HJ
Sorry for your loss.