Jeanette Marie Jensen, age 87, passed away October 9, 2015, while bravely undergoing heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.
Jeanette was born on October 11, 1927 to Carl and Anna Marie (Werner) Koepke at their homestead in Lustre, Montana. The family moved to Wolf Point in 1941. Jeanette graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1945 and then went to beauty college in Great Falls graduating with a cosmetology license. Jeanette also worked for Moutnain Bell and Rathert Schreiber Ford before becoming an Avon sales representative in 1968. She was an Avon Lady for 45 years receiving many President’s awards in recognition of her performance.
Lloyd (Lefty) Jensen gave Jeanette a ride home one cold winter evening while she was walking home from working late at “Ma Bell”. This started their romance and they were married on April 17, 1949. They celebrated their 65th anniversary in 2014.
Jeanette is survived by her husband Lefty Jensen, her children Cheryl Hansen of Wolf Point, Richard Jensen (Bill Sharpton) of New Orleans, LA, and Connie (Wes) Neubauer of Wolf Point. Her grandchildren are Ross Neubauer (Lindsey Ellison) and children Kelsie, Kaleb, Nevaeh, and Eli of Wolf Point; Sandra (Neubauer) Idzi (Tomasz) and children Maksim and Mila of Clarksville, Tennessee; Steven Neubauer (Rebekah) and children Kate and Penny of North Bend, Washington; Crystal Hansen of Great Falls, and Kevin Hansen of Wolf Point. Jeanette is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Jeanette is preceded in death by her parents Carl and Marie Koepke, and her sister Dolores Hveem.
Jeanette enjoyed cooking for her family and was always mailing baked goods to her children and grandchildren. She was an active member and President of the Wolf Point Jaycees and the Elks Ladies Club. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church and was especially interested in sustaining the German and Scandinavian heritage meals in the annual Smorgasbord.
Joyce (Jackley) Baer says
Cheryl my sincere condolences to you and the rest of the family now during this time of loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patti Sprague Crosby says
Lefty & family,
Sorry for your loss!
Prayers for comfort!
Patti Sprague Crosby
Penny Good Schikora says
Cheryl we want to let you know we’re sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Always keep the many wonderful memories of times with her and the many Scriptures that give comfort and hope of seeing our loved ones again. The ones about the resurrection hope we’re a great comfort to me when I’ve lost loved ones. To you and all your family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ruth Squires-Hood says
Jeanette was a very special lady. Heaven has welcomed home a new angel. Thoughts and prayers with all of you.
Gabi and Adam Didurenko says
Sincere condolences to the family. You are in our prayers during that difficult time .
Len(Leonard) Schumacher says
Lefty,
My condolenses to you and your family, even though I never knew Jeanette.
Elda Gabrielson says
Jeanette’s Family–I’m so sorry about the loss of your dear Jeanette. She & I shared 40+ years of being Avon Reps and always enjoyed visiting. Her happy spirit will be remembered! My sincere sympathy to her family.
Felice Kaufmann says
As a friend of Richard’s I have heard many stories about the Jensen family. My thoughts are with you during this time and hope that you are comforted by the many memories you share.
David Arndt says
Condolences to Lefty and the family from David and Amber Arndt.
Keeta Clemens says
Cheryl and Connie. Sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother. May happy memories help ease the pain of your sorrow.