Bertha Helen Jensen Obituary (1923 - 2014)

Muskegon, Michigan -- Mrs. Bertha Helen Jensen, age 91, mother of Rev. Aboona Larry Jensen of Waterville, ME., passed away Dec. 22, 2014. Mrs. Jensen was born July 23, 1923 to Christian and Catherine Nelen VanAgtmael in Oceana County. On May 18, 1946 she married Clarence Jensen and he preceded her in death on Oct. 9, 2007. Bertha was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church where she was part of the Altar Guild and worked on funeral luncheons. She also took care of the altar garments for the church. Bertha and Clarence enjoyed Lawrence Welk and listening to polkas and their two week summer vacations. Teaching sewing for the 4H program, quilting, and knitting, were her biggest joys. Bertha is survived by her children, Ronald Ann Jensen of North Muskegon, James Ruth Jensen of Ravenna, Daniel Geri Jensen of Muskegon, Marilyn Daniel Lipka of Medina, OH, Rev. Fr. Larry Jensen of Waterville, ME, Frank Laurie Jensen of Northville, Kevin Annie Jensen of Muskegon, Wayne Julie Jensen of Norton Shores, and Denise Stephen Bizon of Traverse City; 21 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Nuyens of Grand Haven; and many, many nieces and nephews. Bertha was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; and four sisters. A MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL was held on Dec. 26, 2014 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, with Rev. Fr. Larry Jensen presiding and Rev. Fr. Antony Britto as concelebrant. Entombment will be in St. Mary's Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church, 3 Appleton St., Waterville, ME 04901.