James F. Christensen

James F. Christensen

Our favorite cowboy and veteran, James F. Christensen of Melstone, passed into Glory on February 29, 2024. He was born August 22nd 1932 in Brainerd Minnesota to Abel and Clara (Scherfenberg)Christensen. His roots were steeped in Montana before birth with his mother teaching school and being the first postmistress in Rapelje MT. He traveled with her on trips back to the area to visit as a boy. His young life was brightened by grand excursions with his older brothers that only country kids know how to do.

His high school years found him attending the School of Agriculture in...