Mona "Cookie" Christensen

Cookie (Mona Ann) Mehew Christensen passed peacefully on November 19,2021 at the age of 79 years old.  She left behind her husband, Wayne, of 59 years.  She had 3 children, 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.  Growing up in Welling, Alberta with her parents Leonard and Myrtle Mehew, she was the middle on nine children.  Her siblings affectionately gave her the nickname of “Cookie” when she was just an infant; due to apparently looking like “Cookie from the comics”

Cookie attended Magrath High School where she was a basketball player cheerleader.  In May 1961, she graduated from Lethbridge Junior College in Business Education, which she was always very proud of.  At 19 years old, Cookie married her sweetheart, Wayne, on October 5, 1961.  They lived in Lethbridge for a few years.  Then settled in Pincher Creek where they raised 3 children: Pattie(Rick), Joanne(Wayne), and Jeff(Deena).

Throughout her life, she was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  Her service included her callings within the presidencies of the Primary and Relief Society.  She worked as an oil and gas site administrator for over 30 years, which she thoroughly enjoyed.  She with her husband loved skidooing, motorcycling as well as camping with her family.  After retirement, Cookie and Wayne became Snowbirds; spending several months per year in Palm Desert, California.

She was an avid collector of different types of ornamental items.  Her collections brought joy and delight to her heart and well cared for home.  She loved her plants.  She was a longtime gardener; even winning town awards.  What she is ultimately know for was her love of people – longtime friends and casual acquaintances.  Even speaking with nurses in the hospital, she would know their history within the hour.  She was a very kind woman with a great sense of humor, she could put a smile on anyone’s face.  Always making everyone feel welcome who crossed her path.  She lit up everyone’s day who had the privilege of interacting with her at any given time.  Her love of people was truly unconditional.  This undoubtedly made her loved by all.  She was particularly close to her 6 sisters.  They had a beautiful relationship and knew they could always rely on each other.  Thank heavens for unlimited long distance! 

It is a blessing and an honor to call Cookie “Wife”, “Mother”, “Sister”, “Gramma”, “Aunt”, or “Friend”.  She will be missed.

Meet the family will be held starting at 10:30 A.M. on  Saturday November 27, 2021 at the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1240 Wentworth Ave, Pincher Creek,

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 A.M.  on Saturday November 27, 2021 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

 ( Restrictions Exemption Program will apply)  Please bring ID and  Proof of vaccination (QR Code) or negative test result Mask mandatory

Memorial Donations may be made to the Windy Slopes Health Foundation, P.O. Box 2554 Pincher Creek, AB T0K 1W0