Ferd Christiansen

Ferd Christiansen died peacefully at his home in Piedmont, Wyoming on April 29, 2025. Ferd was born August 23, 1927, in Monroe, Utah to Godfred Elvin and Louise (Bown) Christiansen. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Ferd was the youngest of four boys. He attended school in Utah and graduated from Evanston High School in 1945. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy and served on the USS Mattabesset stationed in San Diego, California.

On October 9, 1949, he married Lois Guild in Evanston, Wyoming. They had four sons. During his lifetime Ferd worked for the Wyoming State Highway Department and eventually become co-owner/operator of Guild Ranch in Piedmont, Wyoming. After selling the ranch, Lois and Ferd continued to live in Piedmont.

Ferd was an avid sports fan and enjoyed attending local sporting events and the Evanston Cowboy Days rodeo. He participated in recreational basketball and baseball leagues. He also enjoyed hunting with his friends and family, playing horseshoes, attending local dances and riding his motorcycle.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers LaMoine, Keith, and Chester (Chris), his son, Curtis, daughter-in-law, Yolonda, and one great-granddaughter.

He is survived by his loving wife of 75 years, Lois, sons, Scott, Terry (Doreen), and Kip (Julie), 5 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the Hilliard LDS Chapel 14864 WY-150. Visitation will be from 6:00 till 7:30 pm Friday May 2, 2025, at the Crandall Funeral Home 800 Uinta St., Evanston and from 9:30 till 10:45 am Saturday at the Church. Interment will follow at the Evanston City Cemetery.