Jensen, Vivian C.

Vivian C. Jensen. Our sweet Vivian, age 90, of Waupaca, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2010 at the Crystal House with her daughter and granddaughter by her side. She was born in Waupaca on May 12, 1920 to the late Edward and Gertrude (Gabrielson) Abrahamson. On November 9, 1945 she married Carrol “Kelly” Jensen. They celebrated 59 years of marriage before his passing on December 12, 2004. She was proud to be a charter member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she was active with Bethel Circle, the Trinity Quilters, and in her earlier years, helped with the Sunday School Program. Vivian was a 50 year member of the Waupaca County Homemakers, was a 4-H leader for many years, participated in a local card club and was a member of the Danish Brotherhood. She cooked for the Waupaca School System for 18 years, retiring in May of 1985. Vivian kept busy with sewing, crocheting, quilting and embroidering dishtowels and pillowcases. She and Carrol spent many Saturday nights dancing to their favorite polkas and waltzes. Her hobbies included gardening, canning, traveling, and visiting with family and friends. She will be dearly missed by her daughter, Donna (Dennis) Trinrud of Waupaca; granddaughter, Jacci Lemke (fiance Kasey Koch) of Weyauwega; grandson, Kelly Durrant of Waupaca; sister, Elizabeth Minton of Waupaca; brothers, Gaylord (Elaine) Abrahamson and Allen (Lynn) Abrahamson, both of Waupaca; sisters-in-law: Shirley Abrahamson, Fern Helbach, and Alice (Lewis) Hansen, all of Waupaca. Vivian is also survived by many dear nieces, nephews and Godchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, brothers: Lavern, Harold and Donald; brothers-in-law: Everett “Bill” Minton, Clyde (Rachel) Jensen and Harold Helbach; sisters-in-law: Mildred (Lyle) Smith and Marilyn (Herb) Stedman. The Funeral Service was held Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. Rev. Dr. Charles L. Tews officiated. Visitation was Monday, August 9 at Maple Crest Funeral Home from 4-7 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. at the church. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are being established for Trinity Bethel Circle, the Sunday School Program, and Farmington Lutheran Church. The family expresses their sincere gratitude to all Theda Care Hospice Staff, everyone at the Crystal House, Dr. Sletten, the pastors of Trinity and the staff of Park Vista where she resided the last four years.