Carolyn Jane Christensen, of Coupeville, Washington, was born on April 23, 1944 in Stockton, California to Virginia and Everest Christensen. She passed away at age 74 with her family at her side on November 4, 2018 in Coupeville, Washington. Carolyn graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1962 and the University of Washington in 1966.
She was an International tax treaty negotiator with the United States Department of the Treasury until retiring in 2001. She was assigned to notable locations including Washington, DC; Ottawa, Canada; Saigon, Vietnam; Manila, Philippines; and Paris, France.
Carolyn is survived by her brothers, Orson Christensen and John Christensen; her twin sister, Marilyn Huemer; nieces, Cindy Thompson and Kristine Buffum; and nephews, Gerry Christensen and Christopher Huemer.
Carolyn liked to travel including several safaris in Africa; cruises to Alaska, Australia, and Southeast Asia; and land tours throughout Europe.
The Christensen family would like to thank Nancy Sharma, M.D. and her staff at Whidbey Health for their compassion and professionalism.
Memorials in Carolyn's name are suggested to: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 98018, Washington DC 20090-8018 or Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Attn: Donations, PO Box 19023, Seattle, WA 98109-1023.
Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com.