Leora Bernece Jensen Obituary (1931 - 2013)

Leora Bernece Jensen WASHINGTON TERRACE - Leora Bernece Jensen, 82, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 4, 1931 in American Fork, Utah to Otten Adams and Bernece Boulton Whiteley. Leora married Eldon Jensen on August 16, 1949 in the Salt Lake Temple. Eldon passed away June 6, 2006. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Leora was a talented seamstress, sewing for family and others. Some of her great loves included gardening, cooking, canning and being with her children along with her grandchildren. She is survived by her children: Jerry (Janeen) Jensen, Russell (Mary) Jensen, Bruce (Becky) Jensen, Gaylan Jensen, 20 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are siblings, Kay (Vera) Whiteley, Marie (Darrell) Harper, MaryLou (Von) Bennett, Calvin (Kathleen) Whiteley, and a sister-in-law Betty Whiteley. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Paul. She was very appreciative of the dedicated home and visiting teachers. Thank you Mom for the countless hours of devotion you shared with all of us, the ones you loved so much. Your tender heart, your loving hands, the many acts of service, the tears you softened and the lessons of life shared will continue through the lives of your posterity. Rest in the arms of the Savior. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Myers Roy Mortuary, 5865 South 1900 West, Roy. A viewing will be held Friday at the mortuary from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 11:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. prior to services. Interment, Washington Heights Memorial Park. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 April 12, 2013 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 April 13, 2013 1:00 PM CemeteryWashington Heights Memorial Park 4500 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84403 April 13, 2013 2:30 PM