Harold Nephi Christensen

Harold Nephi Christensen (19 July 1951-23 July 2026) son of Harold L. and Alice Ricks Christensen. He was born and raised in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He graduated from Skyline High School, attended Rick's College (BYU-I) and LDS Business College studying Fashion Merchandizing. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the California Los Angeles Mission and held various callings within the Church throughout his life. After the mission he followed in his father's footsteps becoming a Journeyman Electrician working at the Idaho Engineering Laboratory for several years before moving to Green River, Wyoming, to work in the family electrical business (LOC Electric) until retiring. He enjoyed hunting and all that is associated with it. He is the beloved father of 9 children, 31 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Nephi is survived by his beloved wife Barbara Christensen, children Audra Lowe (Tom), Monica Purcell (Nate), David Christensen, Eric Christensen (Angie), Sarah Dye (Ryan), Ryan Christensen (Brianda), Ashley Paulos (Megan), Sadielyn Christensen. He was preceded in death by his father Harold Lorentzen Christensen, mother Alice Clariece Ricks Christensen, brother Wade Ricks Christensen and son Christopher Christensen.

Viewing for friends and family will be at the Ashley Valley Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 28th, from 9:30-11:00 a.m., internment at the Vernal Memorial Park (1700 South 500 East) at 11:30am and a luncheon following at the Glines 9th Ward building at 1270 W 1500 S, Vernal Utah.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Hope Lodge/ American Cancer Society in Salt Lake City, Utah.https://donate.cancer.org