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Dorothy Lagstrom Jensen, 95, died on Saturday, May 22, 2010, at her home in Charlottesville, Virginia.
She is a former resident of Plainfield and Martinsville, New Jersey. She was a graduate of Muhlenberg Hospital (RN) class of 1938. She served in World War II Army Nurses Corps, obtaining the rank of 1st Lieutenant.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Adin Jensen; her daughter, Karen Jensen VanCleaf; her parents, Esther and Carl Lagstrom; sisters, Judy and Ruth Lagstrom and Betty Baudis.
She is survived by one son, Howard Jensen and Candice; one daughter, Marcia Shepard and Michael; seven grandchildren and their spouses and three great- grandchildren with two more on the way; and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at Hillside Cemetery in Plainfield, New Jersey.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont in Charlottesville Virginia.
We would like to extend a huge thanks to Marissa Minor, Dr. T Short, Sarah More and Rosemary. A special thanks to her friends and neighbors and to Marcia's colleagues at Martha Jefferson Hospital for all the help and support during this most difficult time.
Life is eternal, love is immortal and death is only a horizon which is nothing but the limit of our sight.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Virginia Snodgrass
May 29, 2010
Dear Kim,
Words cannot express how much your grandparents (my aunt and uncle) meant to me. I'll always treasure my memories of my times with them as they were wonderful people. I know that they and your mother are all together looking down on you, Marcia, Howard and the rest of their family. Good Bless!
Dee and Andy Walker
May 25, 2010
Thinking of you, and you have our deepest sympathy.
Dena Hartman
May 25, 2010
Kim,
I am truly sorry for the loss of your grandmother, please let your sorrow be eased to know that she is with the lord as one of his beautiful angels and she will always be looking down upon you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief.
Kimberly Fifer
May 23, 2010
My grandmother was a stong woman who fought to the very end. As much as I will miss her, I am glad to know that she is with my grandfather and mother. I am very grateful to the kindness and compassion shown to them in their final years. And to the kindness shown to my aunt who gave up everything to move in with them to make it possible for them to stay in their own home until the end.
Kimberly Fifer
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