Rapid City – Everett "Chris" Christianson, JR., 90, died Monday, January 18, 2021 at the Monument Health Home Plus Hospice House.

Everett Palmer Christianson was born April 23, 1930 in Rapid City to Everett and Birdie Christianson. He graduated from Rapid City High School in 1949. He married Lois Jean Bush in February 1950. They had 3 sons: Craig, Jeff, and Jay. He and his father were in the construction business for 14 years and operated Christianson Masonry. In 1963 he joined Best Business Products as a salesman and managed the business for 13 years. He established and operated Parkside Hearing Clinic until his retirement in 2003.

In 1974 he married Millie Dinstal. He served as President of the Rapid City Jaycees and Vice President of the South Dakota Jaycees and was a Key Man recipient. He was the first President of the Black Hills Masonry Contractors Association and a life member of the Rapid City Elks Club.

He is survived by two sons: Jeff of Rapid City and Jay of Rapid City; step-daughters: Pam Winchester of Rapid City and Susan Gill of Windsor, CO and their husbands Lee and Mark; one nephew Mike Pervich of Denver, CO; 7 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Chris was preceded in death by his parents; son Craig; sister Betty Pervich Bruns; and wife Millie.

Memorials may be sent to Youth and Family Services.

Services are to be held at a later date.

Arrangements with Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home.