CHRISTOPHER, JOHN ADDIS SR. Age 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 1937, passed away after suffering a gallimaufry of illnesses. Wednesday, Jan, 23, 2013. John/Jack/Chris is survived by his spouse, Pauline McClain Christopher (Polly) of Albuquerque, NM; children, daughter in law, Kathy Seekamp Christopher of Sunland, CA; son, Warren McClain Christopher; daughter, Cindy Marie Johns and husband, Willie James Sr.; daughter, Susan Christopher Taylor and husband, Michael Glenn all from Albuquerque, NM; half-brother, Rowan (Ozzie) Christopher of South Dakota; grandchildren, Matthew Caine Christopher and wife, Susan Elie Christopher of Castaic, CA, James Andrew Christopher and wife, Soraya Simons Christopher of Albuquerque, NM, Anna Kathleen Christopher of Glendale, CA, Erin Renee Johns Manzanares and husband David Alex of Albuquerque, Willie James Johns, Jr. and wife Melissa T. Johns of Las Cruces, NM, Michael Christopher Taylor and Steven Montgomery Taylor of Albuquerque, NM; great-grandchildren, John Addis Christopher, III and Robert Henry Christopher of Castaic, CA, James Napoleon Christopher, Emily Morgan Christopher, Zachary David Christopher of Albuquerque, NM, Carys Rose Christopher of Glendale, CA, Kayla Jordan Johns of Las Cruces, NM, Lilliana Marie Manzanares and Alejandro James Manzanares of Albuquerque, NM; and a multitude of sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. John was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Hall Christopher; mother, Kathryn Lucile Addis Christopher Browne; sister, Betty Ann Christopher Terry; half-sisters, Barbara Christopher Brown, Janene LaVon (Bobbie) Browne Dalton, Patsy Gayle Browne, and Marilyn (Mari) Payson Browne Noack; son, John Addis Christopher, Jr.; and daughters in law, Melba Dunagan Christopher and Clare Cano Christopher. He was born February 5, 1929 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Chris worked at Sandia National Labs from 1949 to 1984 and was a member of the Chelwood Park Foursquare Church in Albuquerque for many years. Memorial service will be held Friday, February 1, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM with Rev. Kathy Christopher and Rev. Philip Hyde officiating. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers include Warren Christopher, Willie J. Johns, Sr., M. Glenn Taylor, Matthew C. Christopher, Willie J. Johns, Jr., Michael C. Taylor, Steven M. Taylor, and Andy Ruggerio. James A. Christopher will play bagpipes. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Young At Heart Ministries, the Salvation Army or Hosanna Ministries of Albuquerque, NM. Please visit our online guestbook for John A. Christopher at FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500