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.