Doris Ann Jensen

Doris Ann Jensen, 79, of Fort Collins, Colorado, passed away at home under Hospice care on July 10, 2009 after a lengthy illness. Doris was born on October 14, 1929 to Oliver and Arnolda Lundberg in Ulen, Minnesota. She graduated from high school in Ulen, and married Marvin Jensen on Sept. 4, 1947. Doris and Marvin lived in North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Idaho, Maryland, and Colorado. During these years she was active in several volunteer activities. She taught vacation bible school and led Cub Scout groups. Doris’ most notable volunteer activity was with the Auxiliary at Magic Valley Memorial Hospital in Twin Falls, Idaho. For ten years she spent many hours with patients and was president of the local Auxiliary in 1974. In 1975 she became president of the Idaho State Auxiliary. In 1976 she was appointed the State Auxiliary Leader for the western U.S. After moving to Colorado, Doris joined the Colorado State University Woman’s Association and is currently a member. Doris had many interests. She traveled with Marvin extensively during their 61 year marriage, meeting numerous interesting people. She loved to travel. She was a great traveling companion and made friends around the world. While living in Idaho she delighted in trout fishing. She also had a passion for collecting antiques, crafting, including quilting and card making. She also enjoyed cooking, often trying new and unusual recipes. Doris is survived by her husband Marvin; sisters, Vivian Smith of Newberg, Oregon and Dolores Johnson of Moorhead, Minnesota; daughter, Connie Heidmann of Twin Falls, Idaho; sons, Jeffrey of Bainbridge Island, Washington, and Eric of Westminster, Maryland; grandchildren Greg, Sean, Lucas, Kari, Curtis, Mathew, and Mia. She also has three great grandchildren, Kaila, Bradley, and Kassidi. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Leo. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 18th at 11:00 AM in Jevnaker Lutheran Church, rural Borup, Minnesota. Officiating will be Pastor Karla Mickelson with Robin Hetland serving as organist and Eldon Hetland serving as vocalist. Burial will take place in Jevnaker Lutheran Cemetery, rural Borup.

Doris Ann Jensen

October 14, 1929 - July 10, 2009