Our heartfelt condolences go out to Christine’s children and family, I worked at a desk next to Christine at Marshall Erdman / Techline for many years. She was always smiling and always on the move. She could pack twice as many projects into a workday, more than many of us could imagine. Along with her contagious smile she had a true gift of always wanting to show compassion by always learning about one’s family and all that is truly important. During those years with Christine it truly felt like I had a younger sister on my side. She had your back as only a true friend could do. I will never forget the day my wife Marcia and I were blessed to see and meet Christine’s new baby, Nikolai, at the hospital in Madison. A true mother, from day one of his precious life. And then it became the fun of tracking the family down as she made her moves to many different states. I am proud to say I got to experience her culinary gift of cooking delicious foods at her Wisconsin, Washington, and Minnesota homes. During those dinner visits I had the pleasure of getting to spend time with the precious beautiful little cherubs, Natasha and Nicolai. Gifts were shared as playtime became part of the dinners. Christine loved to entertain and share time with her kids. She loved them so much. And yes, her miraculous smile grew even bigger and brighter with pride, as she watched her children grow. I will dearly miss my text messaging and phone calls that Christine and I shared over the past few years. When we would talk it was like no time had passed. Her memory blew my mind. She never forgot anything. But one thing never changed . . . she would always ask about my life, my wife, and my kids before I could ever say hi. Christine had a wide range of personal traits ranging from playful, spunky, and spirited, to serious intelligent, and driven. The world was blessed to have Christine’s positive zeal for life. She will be missed by all! Once again, our deepest condolences to Nikolai, Natasha, and the entire family. Love, Tom & Marcia North