Marilyn "Mary" Jensen

Marilyn L. Jensen was born on January 30, 1942 in Albert Lea. She grew up in and around Alden, where she graduated from high school in 1960. She was the daughter of LeRoy and Ida Rasmussen. She married Tony Jensen in June of 1960. They had four children and divorced in 1980. Mary met Roger Doyle, her significant other, in 1983, and they had been together ever since.
Mary loved to cook, go camping, and just sit outdoors. She was a people person and most of her jobs over the years consisted of serving the public. Her smile and laughter was bright and soothing, especially when her eyes twinkled. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Albert Lea.
Left to cherish her memory are: Roger Doyle; children Sharon (Robert) Bird of Hartland, Todd Jensen of Oregon, James L. (Karin) Jensen of Wiesbaden, Germany, and Jason (Kim) Jensen of Oregon; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters Verlis (Wilbur) Wittmer of Alden, Inez (Dennis) Haukoos of Lakeville, MN, and Mickey (Rick) Hammel of California; brother John (Rosie) Rasmussen; three nephews and three nieces.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents LeRoy and Ida Rasmussen and three nieces.