In Memoriam: Fredric A. Christiansen

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Fredric Allan Christiansen, a TAPPI member since 1969, was a Scott Paper Co. employee for more than 30 years, after which he spent 11 years as director of technology with Jacobs Engineering of Greenville, S.C. Following retirement from Jacobs, he pioneered a consulting business, FAC Consult, which he managed until his death this week in Greer, S.C.

Christiansen's 30-year tour with Scott Paper included process engineer at the Everett, Wash., mill; technical director at Anacortes, Wash.; assistant paper mill manager at the Mobile, Ala., mill; paper mill superintendent in Detroit, Mich.; and manufacturing brand manager/manager of process and product development at the company's headquarters in Philadelphia, Pa. During his long career in the pulp and paper industry, he made significant contributions in the areas of new product development and process improvement technologies.

Hunting, fishing, waterskiing, and trekking through the Cascade Mountains with his family on horseback were among Christiansen's favorite activities. He also loved salmon fishing in Alaska, working on his property in South Alabama, touring the eastern seaboard on his motorcycle, snow skiing, and spending time with his granddaughters outdoors.

A memorial will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Greenville, S.C., this Sunday, April 15, at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Fred would have appreciated contributions to the Humane Society of Greenville and/or VistaCare Hospice of Greenville.