Heather Marie Christianson, age 48 of Virginia, MN and formerly of Boise, ID died unexpectedly Wednesday, September 4, 2013 in Essentia Health – Virginia. She was born February 28, 1965 in Portland, OR the daughter of Glenn and Joyce (Tande) Christianson; was a graduate of Borah High School in Boise and ITT Tech. Heather married Steve Tudehope in July of 1982 in Boise, ID at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church; they were later divorced. She was employed as a Title Officer for Alliance Title and LandAmerica Title and Escrow. Heather loved knitting, crocheting, needle point, and people. She treated every day as if it were another day on stage; as she was a thespian at heart. Music played a big role in Heather's life; marching band at Borah High School changed her life. She was a Spirit Leader at Borah High School; was an avid Boise State Football Fan; and a virtually unbeatable Scrabble player. Heather's daughter Christine was her shining star; and Heather celebrated each of Christine's accomplishments. She was very proud of her daughter.
Heather is survived by her parents: Glenn and Joyce Christianson of Meridian, ID; daughter: Christine (Seth) Freundschuh of Virginia; brothers: Terry (Carol) Christianson of Coeur d'Alene, ID; Mike (Sue) Christianson of Council, ID; and Scott (Kim)Christianson of Meridian, ID; ex-husband: Steve Tudehope of Fruitland, ID; former mother-in-law: Marlys Tudehope of Boise, ID, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her beloved cats: Thom, Dick, Harry, and Esther Ann.
A Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 21, 2013 in the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 5009 Cassia Street, Boise, ID 83705. An informal celebration of Heather's life will also be held in Virginia, MN.
Family services provided by Bauman-Cron, A Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia. To share personal condolences online, please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com .

Memorial Service 10:30 a.m. ,Saturday, September 21, 2013
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church LCMS
5009 Cassia Street Boise, ID 83705
Informal Celebration of Life Gathering Virginia, MN 55792