July 18, 1951 — October 29, 2025 (age 74)

Major (Ret.) Dan Roberts Christensen passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 74 years old.

Dan is the son of Dan Oliver Christensen and Mary Lynn May Roberts. The eldest of five children, he spent his early years in the Salt Lake Valley tormenting his little brothers and sisters, before the family moved to Goshen where the torment continued. The adventures of Dan, Dick, Brent, Gin and Susan spawned volumes of stories and strengthened their bonds. His childhood developed his deep love of horses, hunting, fishing, and hard work—forging the values that guided his life.

As a young man, Dan pursued his passion for rodeo, competing on the University of Utah rodeo team, competing in bareback and bull riding. His

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