Gerald (Sonny,Sweed) Christensen  age 76 of Oroville Wa. went home to be with the Lord on August 19th 2012 at North Valley Hospital in Tonasket Wa. Born April 2nd 1936 in Raymond Wa. to Mother Myrtle Keeney and Father Arthur (Art) Keeney.

Our beloved husband, Father and Grandfather has been a long time resident of Oroville, Wa. He met and married the love of his life Dolly on June 30th 1962 in Tonasket Wa. Dolly tells us that after a couple of dates she knew Sonny was the love of her life.

Oroville has since been their home where Sonny worked at Zosel lumber until he retired. Sonny and Dolly loved to travel. Together they have developed many friends, some close enough to call family.

Sonny was a member of Valley Christian Fellowship and was a born again Christian.
On June 30th 2012 Sonny and Dolly celebrated 50 years of marriage together.

Sonny leaves behind his wife Christine (Dolly) of Oroville, Wa. Daughter Joanne Leonard of Wenatchee, Wa. Granddaughter Natika Leonard of Wenatchee Wa., Daughter Geraldine (Geri) Hampton of Wenatchee, Wa. from a previous marriage, and Son Michael Waller Sr. Brother Jerry and wife Echo Keeney of Okanogan, Wa. Sister Alda May Deroiser of Spokane, Wa. and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Sonny was preceded in death by mother Myrtle and father Art Keeney.

Services will be held on Saturday, August 25th at 11:00 a.m. at Valley Christian Fellowship at 142 East Oroville road Oroville, Wa, with Pastor Randy McAllister officiating. A luncheon will follow after services.

The family would like to thank everyone for all of the prayers and condolences and many blessings during this time.