Julie Ann Jensen

1950 - 2014

Julie Ann Jensen

April 16, 1950 -
September 16, 2014

Julie Ann Jensen passed away at Riverbend Hospital on September 16th. She was born to Julian and Gladys Strandlien on April 16th, 1950 in Aberdeen, Washington. Because of her father's work, the family moved several times, living in Bandon, Coquille, Salem, and LaGrande, Oregon. Julie graduated from LaGrande High School in 1968 and attended Eastern Oregon College for three years.

She moved to Portland, Oregon, intending to complete her education, but instead found herself working for KPTV, where she became their Program Director. Later she moved to Eugene where she worked for KMTR, and then the Alumni Office at the University of Oregon.

Julie was a wonderful caregiver for her parents as they aged. She loved her family. She was an avid reader and gardener, enjoyed music, the ballet and animals.

Preceding her in death were her parents, and a baby brother Mark Gregory Strandlien. She is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Lucy Strandlien of Cottage Grove and a sister, Charleen Kaaen of Walla Walla, Washington. Survivors also include her much-loved nieces and nephews, Alex, Jacob, Andrea, Karin, Brandi, Kirsten, Nathan, Kristopher, and Katie, and great-nieces and nephews Brandon, Sofia, and Soren.

A Memorial Service will be held at Resurrection Episcopal Church, 3925 Hilyard St., Eugene, on October 25, at 1:00 p.m. A reception will follow at the Ford Alumni Center.