Christi Wentland

Christi Wentland left this world to be with her Lord on November 18, 2011 after winning her battle. Christi, 43, was born in Roswell, New Mexico on January 28, 1968 to Bill and Alice Graham. After graduating from Roswell High School, she attended UNM in Albuquerque where she met her soul mate Tom Wentland. Christi then graduated from San Jose State University and after an internship at Stanford University, she began a selfless career as an Occupational Therapist. Christi and Tom started an adventurous fairytale and a wonderful family, having three sons and a daughter. Together they raised their family to be God-fearing Christians and attended Church on the Move. She is survived by her husband Tom and her children Skye, Christian, Cole, Christine and Mojo. She is also survived by her brothers Chuck Raulerson and his wife Tessa, Eric Graham, Damon Graham and his wife Betty, Aaron Graham and his wife Christy, Devin Graham and his wife Priscilla and sister Karolyn Frazier and her husband Josh, numerous nieces, nephews and The Squirrels. Through her faith, work and caring ways, Christi touched the lives of countless people. She loved God, her family and her friends. She enjoyed reading the Bible, reaching out to people and hanging out with her children. Attending her kids’ sporting events was a favorite pastime and she was proud to have taught her sons the fine art of deer hunting. Christi was sure to get everyone to participate in her annual family Christmas Cookie Day and you could always count on bringing home the best decorated cookies of the Holiday Season. Pallbearers will be her brothers and sons. Honorary pallbearers are Jim Fleming, the Parkview Girls, the Betty’s, her family at Church On The Move and Doctors Pena, Valliant and Bollanos. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at Church on The Move with Pastor Troy Smotherman officiating. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery. Viewing will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, November 21, 2011 at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home. But Jesus turning and seeing her said, “Daughter, be of good cheer; thy faith has made thee whole.” And the woman was made whole from that hour. Matthew 9:22

Christi Wentland

January 28, 1968 - November 18, 2011