With profound love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we remember Christina Frances Kleim, who peacefully departed from this world on June 16, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on February 10, 1949, Christina’s journey was one marked by compassion, strength, and unwavering dedication to the well-being of those around her.

Christina embraced each chapter of her life with grace and a steadfast spirit. As a special education teacher for seventeen years, she opened countless doors for students in her care—guiding them with patience, creativity, and gentle encouragement. Her classroom was a haven of understanding, where challenges met empathy and growth flourished. The countless students whose lives she touched are enduring testaments to the quiet power of her vocation.

Later, Christina brought her insightful leadership and sharp intellect to the family real estate firm, where she served in an executive role for thirteen years. Her commitment to fairness and her skillful stewardship helped shape the company’s enduring legacy. Colleagues and clients alike found in her a trusted advisor and a beacon of professionalism.

Family was Christina’s heart’s center. She is lovingly remembered by those who survive her, her husband of 57yrs, LeRoy Kleim; her son Craig Kleim, and sister, Martha Girvan, each of whom carries her memory forward in unique and cherished ways. 

Christina’s journey is forever intertwined with those who preceded her in death; her beloved daughter Lauri “Bunny” Kleim, and her dear parents, Sam and Kay Girvan. In their embrace, she finds eternal peace.

Christina’s spirit was one of quiet resilience and enduring warmth. Her wisdom, garnered through decades of service, nurtured her family and radiated outward into her community. Her legacy is written not only in the achievements and honors of her professional life, but also in the lives she tended—with a listening ear, a guiding word, and an ever-open heart.

Those who wish to pay their respects and honor Christina’s memory are invited on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Yost & Webb Chapel, 1002 T St, Fresno, CA. 

A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Cayucos Morro Bay Cemetery, 2451 Ocean Boulevard, Cayucos, CA.

As we bid farewell to Christina Frances Kleim, we celebrate a life devoted to learning, leadership, and love—a soul whose compassion remains a gentle light for all fortunate enough to have known her.