JENSEN, Ellen

Ellen Isabel Jensen, beloved wife of the late Roy Jensen, passed away peacefully in Taber, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at the age of 96 years.

 The Funeral Service will be held at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. Burial to follow at Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at www.southlandfuneral.com.

Ellen is survived by her children, Barry (Debbie) Jensen of Taber, their children Candee (Kent) Carter, Jodi (Andy) Blacquier, Jason Jensen, their grandchildren Tyson, Taylor, Bailey, Jessie, Wyatt, Kody and their great granddaughter Rylee Faith Jensen; Kim (Linda) Jensen of Lethbridge, their children Justin (Kendra) Jensen, Travis (Shelly) Jensen and their grandchildren MacKenzie, Kandice, Aalyah and Jaxynne; Laurie (Rick) Chapman of Red Deer, their children Keri (James) Lee, Ken (Melanie) Chapman and their grandchildren Nathan, Tanner, Kallie, Jacob, Gabriel and Daxton. Ellen is also survived by her sisters-in-law Shirley Stoltz of Calgary and Darlene Layton of Taber; extended family Robert Murakami of Calgary and by numerous nieces and nephews.

 She was predeceased by her husband Roy Jensen, parents Sam and Jean Rombough, her siblings and grandson Wayne Barry Jensen.

 Ellen married Roy Jensen, her best friend and the love of her life on March 7, 1947. Ellen’s great love was for her family, grandchildren, great grandchildren and her newest great great granddaughter. She loved her farm at Fincastle, the purebred charolais cattle and her pet dog and cats. She also enjoyed many years of curling. Ellen will be dearly missed.

 If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Ellen’s name may be made directly to the Taber and District Health Foundation, 4326 – 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9 (www.tdhf.ca).

 Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.