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Allie Jensen Obituary

JENSEN Allie R. Jensen, age 53, died at her home in Worthington Hills on October 31 after a long and valiant battle with cancer. Born Allie Louise Ritter on July 7, 1954 in Toledo, Ohio to John and Sara Ritter, she had Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the Eastman School of Music and Ohio University. An accomplished musician and teacher, Mrs. Jensen played viola, piano, organ and viola da gamba. She performed with the Columbus Symphony, Vermont Symphony, and Rochester Philharmonic. In addition to teaching privately, she taught at Hobart College and Denison University. Mrs. Jensen was Director of Music for Dublin Community Church-United Church of Christ, and a member of the Accord String Quartet. She was also active as a volunteer with Franklin County Children Services and the Somali community. She is survived by her husband, Eric; son, Ben; two brothers, George and Carl Ritter; aunt, Jo Pletsch; and aunt, Dot Hammerschmidt. A public memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, November 5, at Dublin Community Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to BalletMet in Allie's memory. Send Condolences by visiting www.schoedinger.com "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Nov. 4, 2007.

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Carol Ellis

November 6, 2007

To Eric and Ben and to my cousins Carl and George and their families:

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Louise's courage and dedication to life was wondrous to watch and share. Sue and I wish we could have visited with her one more time in our annual trip to Ohio, but both of us did recently receive letters from Louise, and we will cherish those with fond, warm memories.

Because we could not be there to say farewell to Louise, I am including here what has become a traditional poem read at our family funerals:

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am the thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die.

Much love, Carol

Audrey Ritter

November 5, 2007

Dear Eric and Ben,
I will always treasure the moments I spent with Allie. She was more of a sister to me than a sister-in-law, and I will miss her big sister advice.
Love,
Audrey

JANET MURRAY

November 4, 2007

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Pavana Stetzik

November 4, 2007

Eric
and Ben,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Allie was a wonderful person and a true heroine in her battle with cancer.
I am sure all that was wonderful about her will remain with you both, forever!

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