Christie Kropf

Christie Kropf, 86, of Provo, died July 21, 2010 at her home. She was born November 21, 1923 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah to Peter and Esther Nielsen. She attended school in Eureka and graduated from Tintic High. She married Joseph Kropf on March 27, 1945 and together they raised three boys. She and Joe owned and operated Kropf's Market in Payson for many years. They also managed the Lamplighter Estates in Provo. She and her family enjoyed many hunting, fishing and camping trips. Her greatest joys in life were her family, friends and her beautiful roses. She took great joy in keeping a beautiful yard. She also enjoyed doing needlework until her eyesight failed. She had a big heart, loved unconditionally and never missed a birthday.

She is survived by her son, Jim (Mickie) Kropf; 6 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; sister Charlotte (Gene) Colvin of Payson; brother-in-law Floyd Marshall; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe; sons Peter J and Norman Kropf; and sister and brother-in law Lena and Howard Greenhalgh.

The family would like to thank CNS Healthcare and Hospice and all those that provided Christie with loving care.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 E. Center. Friends may call at the mortuary Monday evening from 6 until 8 and Tuesday one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.bergmortuary.com or info@bergmortuary.com.