Dorothy Jensen

Dorothy JENSEN Dorothy passed away September 17, 2008 in Seattle, at the age of 88. She was born June 13, 1920 in Seattle, the daughter of Swedish immigrants, Hilma and Gunnar Jacobson. Dorothy graduated with honors from Queen Anne High School, and then went on to graduate from the University of Washington in 1941. She was an alumnus of the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. As a university student, her wit and sharp sense of style caught the eye of Sherman O. Jensen, who she later married and enjoyed 59 years of happiness until his passing in 2002. Dorothy worked with Sherman in their home building business as a real estate broker and talented home decorator. Dorothy loved dancing, and she and Sherman shared 50 years of fun evenings with their dance club friends. She found joy in her roles as golfer, world traveler, and fantastic hostess to her friends and family.A loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Dorothy is survived by her daughter Teresa Roraback and her husband Steve; grandchildren Erik, Amy, Drew, Chad, and Jenny Roraback; and great-grandchildren Charles, Lucas, and William Roraback. Memorial donations can be sent to the American Cancer Society 1-800-227-2345.