Betty Jensen's Obituary
Betty J. Jensen
Sarasota, FL- Betty J. Jensen, 84, resided in Sarasota, FL and was a long time resident of Racine. She went to heaven on August 26, 2009 where she was reunited with her husband, Kai Jensen and mother, Judith Dandeneau. Betty and Kai were married on August 23, 1941, and Kai passed away on October 19, 1996. Her mother, Judith passed away on May 17, 1987.
Betty was born on February 3, 1925 in Chicago, IL. She was an extremely talented artist (mostly oil painting). She loved doing portraits and did beautiful landscapes and seascapes. She was also an avid golfer. Betty was well known for the hundreds of afghans she made for nursing home residents and the elderly. She was a wonderful wife, daughter, mother, and grandmother.
Betty is survived by her four daughters, Judith (Dr. Leonard) Schwartzbaum, Patricia (Dr. G. Phillip ) Hicks, Kay "Cookie" (Jerry) Grimm, Ruth Anne Lichter, Kai "Kip" (Gail) Jensen; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. She is also survived by her friend and caretaker, Maria Pinherio, who enabled her to remain at her home for many years. Betty was further preceded in death by a grandson, John Aaron Skornicka on June 4, 2007.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jensen will be held at the West Lawn Memorial Park Chapel on Monday, August 31, 2009 at 2:00pm with Rev. Holly Anderle officiating.
Memorials to Betty may be directed to The Church of the Redeemer, 222 South Palm Avenue Sarasota, FL 34236.
Wilson Funeral Home
1212 Lathrop Ave
634-3361
www.wilsonfuneralhomeracine.com
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