Dona Jensen

Dona Coy Jensen - 07/06/2002 Dona Coy Jensen - 07/06/2002 DONA JENSEN IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Dona Coy Poole Jensen, 81, of Idaho Falls, died July 6, 2002, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center from heart failure. She was born November 30, 1920 to Benton Bitton Poole and Mary Ann Ellsworth Poole in Menan, Idaho. She attended Menan Elementary, middle and High Schools, the Weber Academy for secretarial training, and later took computer and Real Estate courses. She married James Everett Jensen November 5, 1938 in Montpelier, Idaho. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple August 17, 1960. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints she served as a Visiting Teacher, held positions in the Young Women's, Relief Society and Primary organizations, and sang in her ward choirs for many years. She worked as a clerk at C. C. Anderson's, Walgreens and operated Reliable Radio and TV with her husband. She also worked as a Ward Clerk at the LDS Hospital. She loved all good music, was an accomplished pianist and played the organ . She was an active member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, serving as chorister. Dona also sang with the Idaho Falls Choralaires, which remained a highlight of her life. Serving on the IF Senior citizen Board was also a memorable time. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, oil painting and her travels to Washington, D.C., England and Hawaii. Her family was her greatest joy. Surviving are:Daughter: Elaine (Garth H.) Ladle, Rexburg, IDDaughter: Cheryl Joan (Gaylon) Gneiting, Soda Springs, IDSon: Denis Everett (Kris) Jensen, Idaho Falls, IDBrother: Lynn E. (Joy) Phelps, Idaho Falls, ID15 Grandchildren, 22 Great Grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband, 4 sisters and 4 brothers. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m Wednesday, July 9, 2002, at the Idaho Falls LDS Sand Creek Ward, with Bishop Scott Brizzee officiating. The family will visit with friends on Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home and for one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Annis-Little Butte Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue, Idaho Falls, Idaho. If you would like to offer your condolences fill in the form below. Name E-Mail Message [ Previous Obituary - Caitlinn Aislinn McCracken | Current Obituary | Next Obituary - Thomas E. Albaugh ]