Virginia C. Jensen Obituary (1925 - 2018)

Our darling mom, grandma, great-grandma, and aunt, Virginia C. Jensen, lovingly known to most as "Ginger", passed away on January 22, 2018, at the age of 92. She was born to Jethro P. and Eleanor Mastin Campbell on November 4, 1925, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. When a girl of five, her family moved to Casper, Wyoming where she attended school and lived through the depression. She experienced the hardships of that era, which affected her greatly. As a young woman, she made a visit to Los Angeles, California and there met the love of her life, Kenneth Jensen. She later returned to L.A. to marry "Kenny" on June 30, 1944. While living in L.A. two sons were born to them - Kenneth Jr. and George G. Jensen. After relocating to Salt Lake City as a young family, their daughter, Carolyn, was born. At the age of 75, Ginger was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved this new chapter in her life. She enjoyed the opportunities to serve, and appreciated those she served with. She was faithful as long as her health allowed. She also served her community as a hospital volunteer for over twenty years, and loved those women she worked with. She was the perfect example of selfless love and thoughtfulness. She was an amazing giver of gifts for occasions that were meaningful to others - birthdays, anniversaries, baptisms, graduations, and especially Christmas. She never missed an opportunity to let us know we were thought of and loved. Hers was a life of generous giving of her time, interest, love, and concern, all genuinely shared with every grandchild and great-grandchild. When anyone married into our family they were immediately loved and considered hers. The loss of that special one-on-one time spent with her will be keenly felt by all of us. Ginger never lost joy in her simple life - even at the end when it became difficult. She maintained a sort of innocence and had a strong sense of right and goodness. We knew we could trust her with anything, knowing she would never judge us or betray any confidence. She leaves an incredible example for all of us as to what is really important in life. We would like to express a special thanks to her physician of many years, Dr. Cynthia Lawlor, at the St. Marks Senior Center. Also, we appreciate the sweet and tender care given by the staff of Sunrise of Sandy Assisted Living. Solstice Hospice nurses and caregivers also deserve many thanks for your help in her last days. She is survived by two of her three children, George Jensen and Carolyn (Jim) Woodward; her daughter-in-law, Elaine (Kenny) Jensen; 6 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews whom she adored. Preceded in death by her husband of 70 years; her parents; her 6 siblings; and her beloved son, Kenneth Jr. We know their reunion was beautiful! A viewing for family and friends will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State Street, Murray, Utah. Graveside service to follow at Murray City Cemetery. A Celebration of her life will be held for her family after the services.