Stanley E. Christopherson

ROCHESTER -Stanley E. Christopherson, 85, died on Monday, January 7, 2013 at Samaritan Bethany in Rochester. Stan was born in rural Ostrander on April 23, 1927 to Clarence and Elvira (Pyburn) Christopherson.He graduated from Wykoff High School and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1948-1952.Stan married Shirley Copeman on October 20, 1948 in Wykoff.He farmed for 6 years in the Wykoff area.Stan then worked for IBM for 30 years.He was a sports enthusiast and also enjoyed gardening and RV camping. Stan was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and enjoyed spending time with his family. Stan is survived by two sons, Steven (Marolee) Christopherson, of Rochester, Scott (Cheryl) Christopherson, of Rochester; a daughter, Sherry (James) Wood, of Rochester; 10 grandchildren, Brian, Joleen, Emily, Jonathan, Katie, Peter, Becky, Cassie, Jenna and Tessa; nine great grandchildren, Riley, Nora, Samuel, Ian, Ava, Allie, Gabriel, Braden, and Bryce; and a sister, Ida Mae Robison, of Sacramento, CA. Stan is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley; his parents; three sisters and five brothers. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 11, 2013 at Christ United Methodist Church, 400 5th Ave SW with Rev. Michael Wuehler officiating.Visitation will be from 5-8 P.M. on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home and an hour prior to the service at the church.Interment will take place at Grandview Memorial Gardens. Memorials can be directed to Christ United Methodist Church or Alzheimer's Research. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes