Christine Miskimen Gearheart, 51, of Sun City, Arizona, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 28, 2014. She was born June 29, 1963 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She owned group homes for the elderly with her friend and business partner Charles Collumber. She had a strong faith and cared dearly for her family. Christine is survived by her children Tim, Tanya Toni Gearheart, her mother Linda Miskimen, father Darrell Miskimen and step-mother Ruth Miskimen; brothers Bill, Levi  Travis Miskimen, and her sister Colleen Israels. She also had many nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren and friends. Visitation will be 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. with a celebration of Christine's life at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ.