Christine Ann Bushong, of Show Low, Navajo County, Arizona passed away following a lengthy illness, October 20, 2012. She was 56. Christine was born to the late Jack and Nancy (Muhs) Waln on August 23, 1956 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa. An avid reader her many books will miss her. Christine was a true fighter till the end and is now at peace. She is survived by her son, Jarrod Bushong; aunt, Mary Clover of Hilton Head, South Carolina; boyfriend James Magoch and his sister Linda Savage of Show Low, Arizona and other family members, Jerry and Kelly Bushong of Show Low, Arizona. Private services are planned.