Naoma B. Jensen Obituary (1912 - 2008)

Naoma Bessey Jensen, age 96, passed away on March 24, 2008 surrounded by her family in Salt Lake City. She was born March 11, 1912 in Manti, Utah, the daughter of Nephi Bessey and Margaret Alice Reid. After graduating from Manti High School Naoma attended Snow College and qualified for a teaching certificate. She subsequently taught grade school in Fayette and Gunnison. Naoma married Bert Frandsen Jensen on December 28, 1935; they were later sealed in the Manti Temple. The couple lived on a farm in Clarion for 12 years until they moved into their new home in Gunnison. Naoma was devoted wife and mother and did much to help with the management of Bert’s farms. Her wonderful meals were enjoyed by many and her home was meticulously kept. She was a talented seamstress and crocheted many beautiful pieces. She served in the Relief Society, Young Women and Primary organizations of the LDS Church. After Bert’s death Naoma moved from her beloved home to reside with her daughter, Melree Zamorano in West Jordan. Her last years were spent in various assisted living and care centers. Naoma was preceded in death by her husband, Bert, her parents, seven siblings and son-in-law, Frank Zamorano. Survivors include son, Dr. Jay B. Jensen, and wife Alice of Cleburne, Texas, a daughter, Melree Zamorano of West Jordan, eight grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. The family expresses sincere thanks for the kind and loving care given by staff members of Our Home and Care Source Hospice facilities. A viewing will be held Friday, March 28th from 6-8 pm at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 So.). Funeral Services will be held at the Gunnison LDS Stake Center on Saturday, March 29th at 1:00 pm. A viewing will be held in the Stake Center from 11:30-12:30 prior to the service at the church.