Evelyn M. Jensen age 98 of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Goose Lake, passed away Friday August 11, 2023 in Mesa. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Ascension Lutheran Church in Goose Lake. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Friday at the Church. Burial will be in Clinton Lawn Cemetery. The Pape Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.papewfh.com.
Evelyn was born on the family farm near Baldwin, Iowa on November 2, 1924, the daughter of Hans William “Bub” and Marie (Frandsen) Mohr. She graduated from Baldwin High School in 1941 and received her BA Degree in Education from Marycrest College. She taught Elementary Education at Springbrook for 5 years and at Delmar for 20 years. Evelyn married Ernie J. Jensen on February 22, 1953 in Maquoketa. Ernie passed away on Jan. 6, 2006. She was a member of Ascension Lutheran Church and the ELCW. She enjoyed being with her family and friends and camping.
Evelyn is survived by a daughter, Elaine Jensen of Mesa; a son, Eric (Mary) Jensen of Clinton; 5 grandchildren, Stacie (Kevin) Kenneavy, Nick (Jessica) Jensen, Robert (Sara) Jensen, Joy (Chris) Evans, and Ben (Melanie) Jensen; 9 great grandchildren (a tenth due in Jan. 2024); a great-great grandson; 2 brothers, Jan (Ellen) Mohr of Overland Park, KS and Juan (Barbara) Mohr of Loveland, CO; her sister, Virginia Hughes of Preston; brother-in-law, Robert Nienkark of Mesa. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ernie; A great granddaughter, Jessalyn Jensen; 3 brothers, Robert, Harley, and Donald, and 3 sisters, Eula, Jane, and Margo. Online condolence msy be left at www.papefh.com.
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Eric, Mary and family, We are sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Prayers to the family. Thinking of you all
Juan, Jan and families my sincere condolences in the loss of your sister Evelyn.
Eric and Elaine, So sorry to hear of Evelyn’s passing, I have so many great memories of from church, 4-H and just great Goose Lake times. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. It’s hard to lose a mother. Hugs to all.
Linda Kinrade-Revier
I remember Mrs.Jensen, such a sweetheart. Going to school was so much brighter with her there! Thank you Mrs.Jenson, you made a world of difference for me!
such a sweet woman..will be missed I’m sure..prayers for all..love you guys
Elaine,
Sorry to hear of you mother’s passing.
are deepest sympathy,
Steve & Melanie Nichols
Elaine so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Thoughts an d prayers for you and your family.
Your family has my deepest sympathy. I didn’t have her as a teacher but she was part of the fellow Delwood teacher family! all the kids loved her. I used to help at the Charlotte Lutheran fall suppers and mrs Jensen and Mrs B and the other teachers otting ,hanstock would come. it was always so nice to see them. memories of delwood elementary was good with Mrs J. always had a smile and very kind words. once again sending my heartfelt deepest sympathy.
Kari L Franck
I am so sorry that we have lost one of the most special person in the world.
Loved her so much.
She was my other mom and special friend
will miss her alot
Love Donna and John
we were Cattiage Manor best friends
Sorry for your loss, hugs and prayers.