Name: Celebration of Life for Catherine "Cathy" Jensen
Start: 2019-05-25T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-05-25T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Lafayette Park Hotel

Catherine (Cathy) Jensen

Dec.17, 1957 - May 10, 2019

Catherine (Cathy) Jensen sadly and far too young left this earth on a "trip" May 10. A trip that required no airline ticket, no packing or waiting in airport security lines and required First Class accommodations all the way.
Cathy received her nursing degree from San Jose State in 1979 and began her career at Stanford University Hospital in Palo Alto. She held various positions in the nursing field for over 20 years eventually deciding to change careers in 2000. She studied Interior Design and began a new career as a designer which showcased another one of her many talents.
Cathy loved to read, go to the movies, watch tennis, the Giants & Warriors but more than anything she loved to travel.
Cathy was born in Oakland December 17, 1957 and was the daughter of William & Claire Jensen.
She is survived by her partner/spouse of 33 years, Kathie Rupert. Her parents, Bill & Claire Jensen, her sister Sandy Johnson (Ray) and uncle Gary Simmons (Lynn).
She was beloved by Kathie's family, sisters Judy Poirier, Trish Stella (Vince), brother Tim Barrett (Kathy). Nieces Maggie Stella (Luis), Gabby Poirier, Kelly Barrett, nephews Steve Barrett (Melissa), Alex Poirier and Joe Stella along with several great nieces/nephews.
Cathy was loved by all, her passing has created a gigantic hole in everyone's heart. She will be deeply missed!
A very special thanks goes out to Dr. Jeffrey Wolf and his entire team at UCSF, the Cancer Support Group in Walnut Creek and East Bay Hospice.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Saturday, May 25th from 1-4 pm at the Lafayette Park Hotel, 3287 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA.
In lieu of flowers Cathy requested donations be made to the Grand MMTI (Multiple Myeloma Translational Initiative) at UCSF and the Cancer Support Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek, CA 94597. Website is cancersupport.net.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from May 16 to May 19, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Catherine Jensen

6 Entries

April Matthews

May 29, 2019

Her smile lit up every space she entered. I only knew her as a neighbor and yet she still made me feel good! What an amazing woman who fought an amazing fight with grace, dignity and humor.
She was a great role model on how to live.
Cathy, you will be missed and not forgotten.

Colleen Sullivan

May 26, 2019

I grew up with Cathy; we were the same age. The Jensens lived right behind our house and we shared a common fence. As her father mentioned yesterday, there were seventeen of us kids in that neighborhood. We would play hide-and-seek in the court, have neighborhood holiday parties and birthday celebrations. It was an idealic childhood and I was blessed to have Cathy as my friend. I remember the time Cathy and I were caught making a chocolate milkshake with my Suzie Homemaker blender in the closet under our stairs. Or the time we made chocolate pudding during triple digit weather...a girl needs her chocolate. Then, there were the countless hours sitting on the Jensen's family room sectional, in front of their color t.v. (the only one in the neighborhood), watching Johnny Carson and cracking up until the wee hours of the morning. Huddled under knitted Afghan throws that smelled like Bon-bons rotting gums (the Jensen's chocolate poodle). Ah, those were the days! I am so glad Cathy found love with Kathie and that she enjoyed a rich, rewarding life with the Rupperts. You could see just how many hearts she touched throughout her wonderful life, during the celebration yesterday. So, a fond farewell to my dearest friend; until we meet again on that sectional in the sky. Love Always, Coll

Maureen Reynoso (Sullivan)

May 25, 2019

Sending our deepest condolences to Kathy, Claire, Bill, Sandy, Ray and the entire Jensen Family. Our family has known Cathy for over 60 years. She was a lifelong friend and a truly wonderful person. She was generous, loving, funny and caring - a true joy to be around. We will miss you Cathy, dear friend and sister. We will always cherish the wonderful memories of our growing up together and the time spent with each other over the years. You will be in our hearts forever and we will never forget you. Till we meet again. Love you always, The Sullivan Family

May 21, 2019

Our family will miss you dearly. Cathy was a very special and gifted person.
Uncle Butch, Aunt Lynn, Chris, Gary, Tammy , Todd, Sarah , Brooklyn , Bailey, Laura, Terri, Alan and many extended family members. We love you and always will.

Debbie Schantz

May 19, 2019

Will miss our chats over the fence. Cathy was a kind neighbor and a lovely person. I'm so sorry for this sad loss. Debbie

May 18, 2019

My deepest condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May your cherished memories created, brighten your days and help sustain you at this time. John 6:40 gives much comfort by looking forward to Jesus promise of seeing your love one again

Shelia

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