Christine Mckisson

Christine Close McKisson a lifelong resident of Toledo since her birth in 1919 died in her home April 20, 2014. She is survived by her husband George F. McKisson whom she married in Carmel, CA in 1942; two sons George F. Sharon and Allan W. Mary; and six wonderful grandchildren Hank, Mike, Kate, Christopher, Maggie and Seth. She was preceded in death by her son Daniel C. and brothers George and Fritz Close. Christine was a graduate of Maumee Valley Country Day School and Colby College in New Hampshire. After graduation she worked at Maumee Valley Country Day School. She was a member of the Junior League of Toledo and volunteered for the state hospital of Toledo, the American Red Cross, and the Community Chest. She was a member of The Toledo Country Club and the Leland Country Club. She enjoyed many happy summers at her Leland MI cottage with her family playing golf and tennis. She loved to garden, fell trees and fish. In the course of one day, shed hold a golf club, a fishing pole and a chain saw. She lived life to its fullest. Graveside services will be held at a later date. Donations to the Leelanau Conservancy PO Box 1007, Leeland, MI 49654 or Hospice of Northwest Ohio 30000 River Rd. Perrysburg, OH 43551 would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements by the Walker Funeral Home 419-841-2422 and condolences may be shared with the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com