Wayne Harold Christopher, 80, of Brookston died Tuesday, February 18, 2003 at his residence. He had been ill for the past month.

He was born May 22, 1922, in the same Brookston home he died in, to Harry and Effie Richardson Christopher. He married Elizabeth Jansen on September 20, 1958, in Lafayette. She survives.

He was a 1940 graduate of Brookston High School.

He was a farmer all of his life. He enjoyed family, fishing and yard work.

Surviving with his wife are sons, Steve (Shelley) Christopher and Phil (Mindy) Christopher, both of Brookston; daughter Lorie (Mike) Heath of Battle Ground, and eight grandchildren.

A daughter, Lisa Ann Christopher (1990), two brothers and four sisters are deceased.

Funeral services were Sunday, February 23, at Brookston Federated Church with Rev. Dr. Lelan McReynolds officiating.

Burial was in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Brookston.

Memorials may be made to the Brookston Federated Church.