Adrian Crist

FUNERAL SERVICES : 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Fellowship Baptist Church in Nevis, MN.VISITATION : 5-8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at the Jones-Pearson Funeral Home in Park Rapids, MN and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.INTERMENT : Greenwood Cemetery, Park Rapids, MNSURVIVORS : His children: Danny (Sandra) Crist, Penny (Jon) Kimball and Wendy (Terry) Mitchell, all of Park Rapids; his grandchildren: Brandon (Fiancé, Amanda Greeno), Jessica (Fiancé, Josh Rohloff) Crist, Christopher Kimball, Casey Kimball, Samantha Kimball, Amanda (Ricky) Semmler, Colter Mitchell, Hunter Mitchell; 1 great grandchild, Brayden Matthew Greeno; his brothers: Philip (Rita) Crist of Helena, MT, Elton (Krystal) Crist of Challis, ID, Larry Crist of Huntersville, TX, Marvin Crist of Lawton, OK, Rick (Linda) of Las Vegas, NV and Jim (Lisa) Crist of Akeley, MN; sisters: Renee (Ervin) Dudley of Nevis, MN, Carolyn Olson of Dorset, MN and Phyliss Cantrell of Hornlake, MS. ADRIAN CHARLES CRISTOctober 7, 1939 ~ February 22, 2012 Adrian Charles Crist, age 72 of Park Rapids, MN passed away on February 22, 2012 at the Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, ND. Adrian was born to Philip David and Emma Vivian (Zimmerman) Crist on October 7, 1939. As a boy, he went to the Klier School north of town and remained in the Park Rapids area where he worked at the service station owned by Frank Donnay. He was united in marriage to Janice Elaine Robbins on July 16, 1961. Their union was blessed with 3 children: Danny, Penny and Wendy. In September of 1971, the family moved to Spokane, Washington. He was employed at the Spokane Steel Foundry for many years. In June of 1983, the family moved back to Park Rapids, MN where Adrian enjoyed helping out friends and family doing odd jobs including logging and mechanic work. One summer he helped the Coborns bring their cruise boat the "Beulah Leona" up the Mississippi River starting in Cape Girardeau, Missouri all the way to Red Wing, MN. He enjoyed many activities including hunting and fishing but most of all he enjoyed riding his motorcycle. In the summer of 2011, he rode from Park Rapids to Montana and enjoyed every minute of it. He will be missed dearly by his children: Danny (Sandra) Crist, Penny (Jon) Kimball and Wendy (Terry) Mitchell, all of Park Rapids; his grandchildren: Brandon (Fiancé, Amanda Greeno), Jessica (Fiancé, Josh Rohloff) Crist, Christopher Kimball, Casey Kimball, Samantha Kimball, Amanda (Ricky) Semmler, Colter Mitchell, Hunter Mitchell; 1 great grandchild, Brayden Matthew Greeno; his brothers: Philip (Rita) Crist of Helena, MT, Elton (Krystal) Crist of Challis, ID, Larry Crist of Huntersville, TX, Marvin Crist of Lawton, OK, Rick (Linda) of Las Vegas, NV and Jim (Lisa) Crist of Akeley, MN; sisters: Renee (Ervin) Dudley of Nevis, MN, Carolyn Olson of Dorset, MN and Phyliss Cantrell of Hornlake, MS; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and numerous friends. Adrian was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Emma; his wife, Janice; brothers, Charles and Allan; sister, Vivian and brother-in-law, Russel Olson. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Nevis, MN with Reverend Tom Drury officiating. Pianist will be Barb Strecker. The congregational hymn will be "Old Rugged Cross". Special music will be "Daddy"s Hands" and "The Dance". Casketbearers will be: Dave Hacker, Thomas Coborn, Dave Hildebrandt, Bob Danks, Chris Coborn and Leonard Thelen. Honorary casketbearers will be: Brandon Crist, Amanda Greeno, Brayden Greeno, Jessica Crist, Josh Rohloff, Christopher Kimball, Casey Kimball, Samantha Kimball, Amanda Semmler, Ricky Semmler, Colter Mitchell and Hunter Mitchell. Interment will be held at the Greenwood Cemetery in Park Rapids, MN. A luncheon will be hosted at the Eagles Club in Park Rapids, MN. Visitation will be held from 5-8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at the Jones-Pearson Funeral Home in Park Rapids, MN and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.