Jensen, Frances Maxine (Jensen) (1931 - 2019)

JENSEN, HAZARD, SOUTH, DESCHAMP, UNDERWOOD

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 6/30/2019 at 17:45:16

Name of deceased: Frances Maxine Jensen (nee Jensen)

Aged: 87 yrs, 8 mo, 10 days

Residence: Avoca, IA

Born: Sep. 3, 1931; Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Died: June 13, 2019; Avoca Specialty Care, Avoca, Pottawattamie County, IA

Funeral services: Monday, June 17, 2019; First United Methodist Church, Harlan, IA; burial was in the Shelby Cemetery, Shelby, IA

Survived by: Children, David (spouse, Kim) Jensen of Cincinnati, OH, Cynthia South of Council Bluffs, IA, Richard (spouse, LuAnn) Jensen of Shelby, IA, Denise DeSchamp of Grimes, IA, and Garland Jensen (spouse, Donna Underwood) of Atlantic, IA; 8 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Ronald (spouse, Kathy) Jensen of Branson, MO; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Homer and Mary (nee Hazard) Jensen

Education: Attended Laurel Grade School, Harlan, IA; graduated from Harlan (IA) High School, Class of 1950

Religious affiliation: Active member, Methodist Church in Tennant, IA; was involved in the United Methodist Women, taught Sunday School, Bible School, and United Methodist Youth for several years; later, a member of the Harlan (IA) Methodist Church

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Elmer C. Jensen; April 8, 1951; Immanuel Lutheran Church, Harlan, IA

Employment: While still in high school, she worked at the Bisgaard Hospital and Wiig’s Dime Store, both in Harlan, IA. After her husband’s discharge from the U. S. Navy, they moved back to Avoca, IA, and both worked for Glenn Best at Best Seed Corn Company near Tennant, IA. After Glenn was killed in a car accident, they worked for Glenn’s wife, Mildred. Frances and Elmer bought some of the farm from Mildred and began farming, and she helped with the farm operation, had a large garden, and raised chickens, in addition to raising their children

Hobbies/Interests: After they retired, they enjoyed camping, going to music festivals, and playing and running an acoustic jam for 14+ years; enjoyed reading, embroidery, and playing cards.

Sources: harlanonline.com; kjan.com; pauleyjones.com