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Show Death Closes Long . And Useful Career Following an illness from which she was stricken 'the latter part of December, Mrs, Elvena Jensen, one of OcnU'i-ficM'H most 'highly respected and honored residents, died at her home ea;ly Monday of this week. Due to her ago, which was 70, and her sick condition, her death was not unexpected and her two surviving daughters, Miss Ruby Jensen and Mrs. Edna Jensen, were at the bedside bed-side of their mother when the peaceful peace-ful end came. Mrs. Jensen was an exceptional woman. Some twenty-four years ago when her husband died, she faced the world with a determination to educate edu-cate her children and ,this she did nobly. Caring for the little ones and looking after the farm on which they lived, Mrs. Jensen made the straggle and sacrifies and on to victory. With advancing years and when her only son, Heber i Jensen, a world war veteran vet-eran gave his life two years ago, her trials were augmented, but she continued con-tinued the struggle. She was a native of Denmark, having hav-ing been born October 24, 1858. When about 30 years of age she went 'o Ephraim alone and after residing titers she was married to Jens Jensen, the ceremony being performed in the Manti temple. Following the marriage Mr. and Mrs. Jensen removed re-moved to the Gunnison Valley where they remained permanently until called to the other world. Mrs. Jensen was famed for ' her kindness and hospitality. In time of need she responded to the call, giving giv-ing liberally and consoling the needy. She joined the Mormon church before coming to America and nil during her life she had been active in Relief Re-lief society work. She loved her home and her children and made many sacrifices that her children could be 'happy. There are only two surviving children, chil-dren, Miss Ruby Jensen .and Mrs. Edna Jensen. Two grand children also survv. Funeral sendees are announced for tomorrow, Friday afternoon. af-ternoon. Services will start at 2 o'clock, anj interment will be held at the Centerfield cemeteiy. |