Erma Jenson

ERMA JENSON Click here to view Erma's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID --Erma Dean Jenson, 97, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 8, 2009, at Idaho Falls Health & Rehabilitation. She was born October 26, 1911, in Iona, Idaho, to James Andrew Smith and Lucy Anna Sellars Smith. She married Eugene James Jenson on October 20, 1931, in Idaho Falls. They raised their six children in Idaho Falls, Ririe, Clark, and Rigby. She loved being a homemaker. Eugene preceded her in death on August 27, 1989. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served in various callings. She enjoyed dancing, playing the organ, gardening, shopping, camping, fishing, sewing, visiting friends and spending time with her family. Survivors include: Daughter: DeAnn (Blaine) Skinner, St. George, UT Son: Monte (Kathryn) Jenson, Ririe, ID Son: Ronald (Sharon) Jenson, Ririe, ID Daughter: Karen (Neal) Arave, Hemit, CA Son: Terry (Marge) Jenson, Rigby, ID Son: Tom (Karen) Jenson, Rigby, ID 22 Grandchildren, 64 Great Grandchildren, 17 Great Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers and five sisters. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2009, at the Idaho Falls LDS Kearney 3rd Ward, 1860 Kearney, with Kurt Johnson officiating. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, and Friday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Rigby-Pioneer Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Joan and George Mosher We were sorry to hear of Erma's passing. She was a wonderful person and a great gardener. George and I lived across the street from Erma for 17 years and loved having her for a neighbor. I loved just sitting on her porch summer evenings and just chatting about everything. We'll miss her. Rodger & Carol Jensen DeAnn and Blaine and Family: We were saddened to read about your sweet Mother. Please know we care and express our sympathy and love to all of you at this tender time. May you have a comfort and peace within and faith and a knowledge that all is well. We love you all . . . Leanne Arave allphotography@ymail.com Dear Aunt Karen and Uncle Neal & family: Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time! Take Care! Leanne The Huntings Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dixie sends her love to you all, as she is traveling Europe. She had a good long visit with Aunt Erma on Friday. She was a sweetheart and we will miss her. She is with all those she loves, what a great time visiting she is having now. From all the Huntings Kyle & Roni Searle searle920@msn.com Karen and Family, So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Grandma Jensen was a wonderful lady. May you find peace within your memories of the times you had with her. Our hearts are with you in this saddened time. Love, Kyle & Roni Searle Nita Case casey166@msn.com Dear DeAnn and Blaine My thought and prayers are with you. May the beautiful memories that you have with your mother help to sustain you in this difficult time. Thinking of you and blessings always. Hugs to you both, Nita Janae Denning Pushard My greatest sympathy for the loss of your loved one and my Aunt. Janae Larry and Lou Campbell larryandlou@gmail.com So sorry to hear of the loss and recent illness of your Mother. She was such a delight to be around. She always made us smile . . . You could tell that she loved life and especially loved her family. May God bless you all in this difficult time. Love, Larry and Lou Campbell