Verna Jensen, 90, passed away February 23, 2022, in her home from age-related causes.
Born May 20, 1931, in Paris, Idaho to Fenton Reel & Sybil Sparks Allred.
She spent her childhood in Paris.
Verna married Charles Reed Jensen, June 10, 1948, in the Logan Temple and graduated from Fielding High School, Class of 1949.
She was involved in many civic and community capacities, a member of BPW & was Idaho State President, a member of the DUP, Mary Ann Burgoyne Camp, belonged to several book clubs and deeply loved her association with the Madd Hatters.
She owned Verna's Knit Shop,
Verna and Reed owned the People's Food Bank and afterward, Jensen's Market. She retired from the Bear Lake County Extension Office.
Verna and Reed were able to enjoy traveling together. When he passed away, Verna continued to travel with family and friends.
Her interests were: the Utah Jazz, reading and knitting.
Verna was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many callings over the years, visiting teacher then ministering sister, Ward Relief Society President, Stake Relief Society President and a Stake Missionary along with Reed.
They had 3 children: Crystal (Brent) Biesinger, Mike (ReeAnn) Jensen, and Margo (Brent) Powelson; 8 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren and 6 additional grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren from Margo's marriage to Brent.
Verna was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, parents-in-law, brother, and many special relatives.
Her family wants to express deep appreciation for the care she received from Dr. Lance Hansen and staff, Bear Lake Memorial Hospital staff and her Hospice Team, especially her nurse, Vanessa.
Donations may be made in her memory to Bear Lake Memorial Hospital.
Services are under the direction of Schwab Matthews Mortuary. Her funeral will be held in the Montpelier 3rd Ward chapel, 340 N. 6th St., Montpelier, Id. March 12, 2022, at noon, with a viewing from 10 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Ovid Cemetery. Thank you Bishop Passey, the 3rd Ward Relief Society and members of the 3rd Ward.
Her funeral will be live-streamed on the Schwab Matthews Mortuary Facebook page and will be available to view after the time of her funeral.
Contributor: Sherrywb (46943666)
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INTERMENT
Saturday
March 12, 2022
1:30 PM
Ovid Cemetery
Born May 20, 1931, in Paris, Idaho to Fenton Reel & Sybil Sparks Allred.
She spent her childhood in Paris.
Verna married Charles Reed Jensen, June 10, 1948, in the Logan Temple and graduated from Fielding High School, Class of 1949.
She was involved in many civic and community capacities, a member of BPW & was Idaho State President, a member of the DUP, Mary Ann Burgoyne Camp, belonged to several book clubs and deeply loved her association with the Madd Hatters.
She owned Verna's Knit Shop,
Verna and Reed owned the People's Food Bank and afterward, Jensen's Market. She retired from the Bear Lake County Extension Office.
Verna and Reed were able to enjoy traveling together. When he passed away, Verna continued to travel with family and friends.
Her interests were: the Utah Jazz, reading and knitting.
Verna was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many callings over the years, visiting teacher then ministering sister, Ward Relief Society President, Stake Relief Society President and a Stake Missionary along with Reed.
They had 3 children: Crystal (Brent) Biesinger, Mike (ReeAnn) Jensen, and Margo (Brent) Powelson; 8 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren and 6 additional grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren from Margo's marriage to Brent.
Verna was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, parents-in-law, brother, and many special relatives.
Her family wants to express deep appreciation for the care she received from Dr. Lance Hansen and staff, Bear Lake Memorial Hospital staff and her Hospice Team, especially her nurse, Vanessa.
Donations may be made in her memory to Bear Lake Memorial Hospital.
Services are under the direction of Schwab Matthews Mortuary. Her funeral will be held in the Montpelier 3rd Ward chapel, 340 N. 6th St., Montpelier, Id. March 12, 2022, at noon, with a viewing from 10 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Ovid Cemetery. Thank you Bishop Passey, the 3rd Ward Relief Society and members of the 3rd Ward.
Her funeral will be live-streamed on the Schwab Matthews Mortuary Facebook page and will be available to view after the time of her funeral.
Contributor: Sherrywb (46943666)
View Memorial
INTERMENT
Saturday
March 12, 2022
1:30 PM
Ovid Cemetery
Verna Jensen, 90, passed away February 23, 2022, in her home from age-related causes.
Born May 20, 1931, in Paris, Idaho to Fenton Reel & Sybil Sparks Allred.
She spent her childhood in Paris.
Verna married Charles Reed Jensen, June 10, 1948, in the Logan Temple and graduated from Fielding High School, Class of 1949.
She was involved in many civic and community capacities, a member of BPW & was Idaho State President, a member of the DUP, Mary Ann Burgoyne Camp, belonged to several book clubs and deeply loved her association with the Madd Hatters.
She owned Verna's Knit Shop,
Verna and Reed owned the People's Food Bank and afterward, Jensen's Market. She retired from the Bear Lake County Extension Office.
Verna and Reed were able to enjoy traveling together. When he passed away, Verna continued to travel with family and friends.
Her interests were: the Utah Jazz, reading and knitting.
Verna was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many callings over the years, visiting teacher then ministering sister, Ward Relief Society President, Stake Relief Society President and a Stake Missionary along with Reed.
They had 3 children: Crystal (Brent) Biesinger, Mike (ReeAnn) Jensen, and Margo (Brent) Powelson; 8 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren and 6 additional grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren from Margo's marriage to Brent.
Verna was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, parents-in-law, brother, and many special relatives.
Her family wants to express deep appreciation for the care she received from Dr. Lance Hansen and staff, Bear Lake Memorial Hospital staff and her Hospice Team, especially her nurse, Vanessa.
Donations may be made in her memory to Bear Lake Memorial Hospital.
Services are under the direction of Schwab Matthews Mortuary. Her funeral will be held in the Montpelier 3rd Ward chapel, 340 N. 6th St., Montpelier, Id. March 12, 2022, at noon, with a viewing from 10 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Ovid Cemetery. Thank you Bishop Passey, the 3rd Ward Relief Society and members of the 3rd Ward.
Her funeral will be live-streamed on the Schwab Matthews Mortuary Facebook page and will be available to view after the time of her funeral.
Contributor: Sherrywb (46943666)
View Memorial
INTERMENT
Saturday
March 12, 2022
1:30 PM
Ovid Cemetery
Born May 20, 1931, in Paris, Idaho to Fenton Reel & Sybil Sparks Allred.
She spent her childhood in Paris.
Verna married Charles Reed Jensen, June 10, 1948, in the Logan Temple and graduated from Fielding High School, Class of 1949.
She was involved in many civic and community capacities, a member of BPW & was Idaho State President, a member of the DUP, Mary Ann Burgoyne Camp, belonged to several book clubs and deeply loved her association with the Madd Hatters.
She owned Verna's Knit Shop,
Verna and Reed owned the People's Food Bank and afterward, Jensen's Market. She retired from the Bear Lake County Extension Office.
Verna and Reed were able to enjoy traveling together. When he passed away, Verna continued to travel with family and friends.
Her interests were: the Utah Jazz, reading and knitting.
Verna was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many callings over the years, visiting teacher then ministering sister, Ward Relief Society President, Stake Relief Society President and a Stake Missionary along with Reed.
They had 3 children: Crystal (Brent) Biesinger, Mike (ReeAnn) Jensen, and Margo (Brent) Powelson; 8 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren and 6 additional grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren from Margo's marriage to Brent.
Verna was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, parents-in-law, brother, and many special relatives.
Her family wants to express deep appreciation for the care she received from Dr. Lance Hansen and staff, Bear Lake Memorial Hospital staff and her Hospice Team, especially her nurse, Vanessa.
Donations may be made in her memory to Bear Lake Memorial Hospital.
Services are under the direction of Schwab Matthews Mortuary. Her funeral will be held in the Montpelier 3rd Ward chapel, 340 N. 6th St., Montpelier, Id. March 12, 2022, at noon, with a viewing from 10 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Ovid Cemetery. Thank you Bishop Passey, the 3rd Ward Relief Society and members of the 3rd Ward.
Her funeral will be live-streamed on the Schwab Matthews Mortuary Facebook page and will be available to view after the time of her funeral.
Contributor: Sherrywb (46943666)
View Memorial
INTERMENT
Saturday
March 12, 2022
1:30 PM
Ovid Cemetery
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