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Deseret News, Tuesday, May 03, 2005

Obituary: Bernice B. Jensen

Bernice B. Jensen "Nana" Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Bernice Burton Jensen, age 88, passed away May 1, 2005 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born in Clear Creek, Utah on March 7, 1917 to Otto F. Burton and Mary Evelyn Thorpe. She married M. Duane Jensen on June 15, 1938. Later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. They enjoyed 65 wonderful years together before his passing in June of 2003. She often reminisced about her happy childhood and her love of tap, ballet and acrobatics. She could even be found turning cartwheels well into her "senior years". She loved to use her mind and keep busy. In early years, she worked as an elementary school secretary and then as a sales clerk for Keith O'Brien. Then she took on the roll as Vice president of Laundry Supply Company where she worked along side her husband. She took great pride in the successful business they owned and operated. They also loved camping, fishing and traveling. In later years they enjoyed spending winters in San Diego. They cherished the many friendships they made on these outings. Family times were very important to Bernice. Backyard barbeques, swimming parties and holiday dinners were always special occasions at her home. These times together have provided many great memories for her family. "Thank you Grandma and we love you." She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Joe T. Burton and daughters Gayle Jensen Reaveley and Kathleen Jensen Paull. Survived by her son Robert D. Jensen, grandchildren Kenneth (Rochelle) Reaveley, Craig (Deniece) Reaveley, Julee (Mike) Snarr, Lisa (Bryan) Kenney, Erik (Cindy) Reaveley, Christopher Paull, Stefani Paull, and 13 great-grandchildren. Viewing will be held Wednesday, May 4, 2005 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Dr. Private family services will be held at a later date. Interment will be held in Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.