Ann Jonsen

Ann Margaret Jonsen Was 77 years old, and would have been 78 on December 29 of this year. Ann was born Ann Margaret Parsons to George and Margaret Parsons in Fresno on December 29, 1932, and the family moved to San Francisco in 1934. Ann had two sisters, Jean Lawson and Roberta Henderson. Jean survives Ann in San Francisco. Ann graduated from Stanford University in 1954 with a major in psychology. While at Stanford, Ann met Richard Jonsen (Dick) who was at Santa Clara University, and they married in 1955. Ann and Dick are survived by 5 children, all married, with 12 grandchildren: Marie, married to Larry Wood; children are David and Lisa Wood. Marie and family live in Burlington Vermont. Eric, married to Ida-Marie; children are Kaitlyn, Jeremy and Michelle. Eric and family live in Broomfield, Colorado. Gregory, married to Shannon; their children are Jordan and Isaac. Greg and family live in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Stephen, married to Suzanne; their children are Andrew, Blake and Hannah. Stephen and family live in Denver, Colorado. Matthew, married Margaret; their children are Anna and Christian. Matthew and family live in Centennial, Colorado. After marriage, Ann and Dick moved their family to San Jose, and then to Syracuse in 1972, and settled in Denver in 1976. Ann continued in social work services to adults, finishing her career as Administrator for Frasier Manor Heath Care Center in Boulder. Ann retired in 2001 to spend more time with her then retired husband, and with their children and grandchildren, and do a bit of traveling. Ann loved her husband, children, children-in-law and grandchildren, and her favorite times of the year were holiday dinners when she could cook for 24 or more. When Ann was not spending time with her family, she was playing bridge with her pals, knitting afghans for the needy or volunteering at Boulder Hospice Thrift store and Community food share. Vigil Services are set for 5:00 pm on Friday, November 5, 2010 at Crist Mortuary, 3395 Penrose Pl. Boulder, CO 80301, 303-442-4411. Funeral Services are set for 11:00 am on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at St Louis Catholic Church, 902 Grant Street, Louisville, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the name of Ann Jonsen to Stanford University, Class of 54 Fund; Cristo Rey/ ICA High School, 3625 24th Street San Francisco, California 94110-3607.