Gloria Mary (Nicoletti) Christensen

Gloria Christensen passed away peacefully at the age of 94, on September 18, 2022. Gloria was a beloved wife, aunt, sister and a friend to many.

Gloria was born in San Francisco to Eda and Joe Nicoletti June 2, 1928, and was raised on their prune ranch in Healdsburg, California, with her sister Ernestine and late brother Eddie. She graduated from Healdsburg High School and shortly after she joined Bank of America. She had a 50 year career at the bank and was a long time branch manager in various cities in Northern Sonoma County. She had countless friends and coworkers that loved and respected her in the community.

She was named the Healdsburg Harvest Festival Queen in 1947 and she was very active in the community. She was also active in the Healdsburg Boat Club with her husband Art and many friends water skiing in the Russian River above Memorial Bridge.

Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Art Christensen and later in life, her partner Charles Burgans; her father, mother, brother and her nephew, Carl. She is survived by her sister, Ernestine Reiman; nephew Tom Rochioli (Theresa); nieces Becky Richardson (Jeff), Gia Barger (James) and Stefani Nicoletti and all of their families.

A special thanks to her friends and caregivers Sam and Monica and their beautiful family, along with their staff at Caring Home Care of Santa Rosa, and Dr. Harry Carr at Sutter Mark West Hospital.

Services will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Healdsburg on September 30, 2022 with viewing at 12 pm and the service at 2 pm. A celebration of life to follow at St. John Hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John in Healdsburg and the American Heart Association.

Published in Healdsburg Tribune · September 26, 2022