Joplin, Missouri
Kathy Marie Jensen, age 50, was called to be with our Lord and Savior at 9:33 a.m. on March 31, 2009, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Kathryn Marie Hosp was born in Joplin on May 12, 1958, to Kenneth V. Hosp Sr. and the late Isabelle Leilani Hosp. She graduated from Parkwood High School in 1976. For the past 21 years, Kathy worked for the City of Joplin in the Parks and Recreation Department, Cemeteries and Community Development. Kathy's beautiful smile could light up the whole room. She was such a kind, generous and loving woman who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Kathy endured a four-year long battle with advanced breast cancer with amazing strength, without any limitations, exceeding expectations of her doctors and living her life to the fullest until the very end. A battle some may say she lost, but actually didn't lose, because she is being welcomed into the most Glorious Kingdom of Heaven. On Feb. 29, 1992, Kathy and John Jensen were joined together in holy matrimony. He survives at the home. Additional survivors include her father, Kenneth V. Hosp Sr.; three daughters, Christa Smith and her husband, David, Jessie Eley and Lindsey Vaughn, all of Joplin; one sister, Margaret Cusick, Diamond; two brothers, Kenneth Hosp Jr. and his wife, Angela, Marion, Ohio, and Daniel Hosp, Joplin; two dearly loved grandchildren, Alyssa Eley and Morgan Smith; and several nieces and nephews. Our family wish to thank Dr. Tracey Coe; Dr. David Ross; the entire staff of the Freeman Cancer Institute; Dr. Matthew Ellis; and all the staff at the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. We also wish to thank METS; Newton County Ambulance District; Joplin Fire Department; and the emergency room staff at Freeman Hospital West. Funeral services are planned for Saturday at 10 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Osborne Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Parker Mortuary Chapel. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Hosp Jr., Daniel Hosp, Mark Vaughn, David Smith, John Jensen Jr. and Brad Cavener. Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in care of Parker Mortuary. Online condolences may be made at parkermortuary.com
This obituary was originally published in The Joplin Globe.
I am so sorry for your loss. Just always remember she is not suffering anymore~you will see her again. Kathy was one of the nicest women i ever met and she will be missed so much. The family is in my prayers.
jennifer vaughn/huff
April 08, 2009 | Joplin, MO
John, I am so sorry to hear of your loss! I pray that God will touch your heart, and that you will be comforted in knowing you will see Kathy again. Although I never met her, she must have been a very special person! I will keep you and her family in my prayers.
Karla Lukey
April 06, 2009 | Joplin, MO
Jessie and family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. May you take the opportunity to share all the wonderful times that you have shared over the years. God bless. Former teacher and Friday visitors.
Iola & Ronald Bryant
April 04, 2009 | Sarcoxie, MO
I just heard about this from my brother Steve. I have so many fond memories of Kathy from our close friendship in high school. She was truly a beautiful person. My sympathy to the family and friends who will miss her in their life.
Sherri Mounce
April 03, 2009 | Joplin, MO
Our thought and prayers are with your Family.
Holt (Family) Megan
April 03, 2009 | Joplin, MO
John and family, You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Carl Kendrick
April 03, 2009 | Sherwood, AR
From the time we met in 1st grade so many years ago, I always liked Kathy! I have so many wonderful memories of growing up together in the neighborhood, playing together & attending school together for 12 years.To all of her family, my deepest sympathy!
Patty Putnam
April 03, 2009 | Kansas City, MO
Jessie and Alyssa so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom and grandma she will be missed by both of you.but she is in a better place and no more pain.she will alway's be in your hearts.you two have been through so much.you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Roach
April 02, 2009 | Joplin, MO
John and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Kathy was a woman of strength and inspiration to us all. I will honor her at the Relay for Life in Neosho in June.
God Bless all of you,
Irene Marshall
Irene Marshall
April 02, 2009 | Joplin, MO
