AGNES JENSEN Obituary

Agnes Jensen Age 96, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2011 in Gig Harbor, Washington. Agnes was born on September 25, 1914 in Devils Lake, North Dakota to parents Peter and Jennie Olsen. Agnes had two brothers, Robert and Clarence, with whom she remained close throughout their lives. She graduated from Lincoln High School (Tacoma) in 1932, and in 1939 she married Arvid Jensen. Together, Agnes and Arvid raised two children and enjoyed 54 years of marriage. Agnes loved spending time with family and friends, making ceramic pottery, and sewing. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband Arvid and brothers Clarence and Robert Olsen. She is survived by her beloved children, son Robert Jensen and daughter Evelyn Walker, her three granddaughters, Lorene Lambro, Lynae Walker, and Pam Tammen, and 6 great-grandchildren. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire staff at Family First for the outstanding care she received. Funeral services will be held on Thursday February 10, 2011 at New Tacoma Cemetery at 1:00 pm. Donations are requested to honor the generous and loving people at Multi Care Hospice.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Feb. 7, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for AGNES JENSEN

8 Entries

2001

Nancy Olsen

February 11, 2011

The funeral or The Celebration of life as I would call it was very Grand for a Grand Lady, all the Grand Children where great with sharing stories of their special memories with Ag, the Great Grand Kids were special with songs Like Amazing Grace, and Poems from the heart. She will be dearly missed, but I think there is one thing we know for sure, she was loved by many and touche many hearts, my pictures are from a past celebraton of life in 2001 At, Evie's home. I hope this come out ok. I'm blessed to of know her.

Susan Rindone

February 10, 2011

I guess I'm not too tech savy, this is my third try. Hope it's the charm. Aunt Aggie lived next foo to me from the time I was born till I was in 8th grade. She made me wonderful red ruffly dresses for holidays and took me on many trips even though I often got train or car sick. She cooked like an angel -- always with lots of whipped cream and sugar. She took car of me when Butch and his friends would hit me in the nose with the baseball bat ( they'd only let me be catcher) and she did all this while being dresses up. She always lost her glasses and usually found them on her head. She taught by example. Just tonight I hear myself say, I sound just like Aunt Aggie. She had a profound effect on my life and she will be missed,
Susie Olsen Bronson rindone

Rita Henry

February 10, 2011

This picture of Agnes and Arvid was taken at Christmas, but I don't know what year. There is no date on the back of the picture.

Christmas 1950's

Peggy Olsen-Missildine

February 9, 2011

Aunt Agnes and Uncle Arvid lived next door until I was born. I never took it personally that they moved way out to Gig Harbor as soon as I was born. If there was a reason, I'm sure it wasn't me. It must have been my older sisters.

Ag was always welcoming and had a smile, laugh and food. I remember seeing her on Saturdays all dressed up like it was a work day. She was a classy lady. She had the Olsen sense of humor like her brothers.

Recently, in reading my father's (her brother, Robert) memoirs, I came across this memory about when she worked at Montgomery Wards:

"The day my sister, Agnes, threw her pay envelope including the money into the flames of our kitchen stove is still a vivid recollection. I don’t remember if my sister cried, but she was entitled to. The only thing to be saved was the fifty cent piece. How Agnes happened to throw her pay into the fire was something we could not imagine. She was and is such an efficient and orderly person."

Agnes will be missed. She had an amazing life and gave joy to many. My thoughts are with Evie, Bob, Lynae, Lorene and Pam.

Nancy Olsen

February 9, 2011

Agnes, my beloved Aunt, she lived next door when we were kids. We had such great times with the whole family. They moved to Gig Harbor when I was about 10. I couldn't wait for the invite to go spend the weekend with Agnes or go to the beach with the entire family, Agnes a Christian, gave wise advise, such wonderful GRAND LADY! OH how I will miss you, but YOUR HOME NOW! HEAVENLY PEACE AGNES
with much love
Nancy Olsen

February 8, 2011

Bob and Evie your mom and dad were so special I always looked forward to dinner at their house and when they would come to ours. They were such good friends to mom and dad (Moe and Ken Hilliard). Your mom will be truly missed but I know she is in a much better place.

Melodie (Hilliard ) Walton Ocala, Florida

Chuck and Jo Elliot

February 8, 2011

I remember Agnes from Rosedale Church years ago. She was a wonderful woman- she will be missed and we will rejoice when we see her again in Heaven - rejoicing with the Lord together.
Chuck and Jo Ellen Elliot

Rita (Milliron) Henry

February 7, 2011

I have so many wonderful memories of Agnes I hardly know where to begin. My mother, Evelyn Milliron, who passed away in 1996, was one of Agnes Jensen's very best friends. Agnes and Arvid would come for dinner at their house many times and we would have wonderful visits. I remember one time when they came, my mother made a strawberry shortcake. After she made it, she served it up in little bowls. Then, she gave it to Agnes and Arvid. All through the meal, she kept saying, "Don't eat that strawberry shortcake. It might give you a heart attack." My father, Jay Milliron, who was sitting at the table, said to Evelyn, "Will you be quiet and let them enjoy the shortcake you made for them." I didn't say a word. -- Agnes and Arvid lived on the same street as my parents. There were only three houses that separated their house from Jensen's house. I remember one time going to their house for dinner. I was only about eight years old. Agnes made mashed potatoes. I went to serve up the potatoes and missed the plate. The potatoes went on the table. Agnes came and cleaned it up. After the meal started, I said, "Is this all we have to eat?" Everyone looked at me funny and someone said, "Yes. Be quiet and eat your dinner." -- Agnes was a very special lady. She named her daughter after my mother, so they could both share the same name. -- I could go on and on and on about the wonderful person we found in Agnes. -- I would like to send my condolences to the Jensen family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

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