Norma Joyce Jensen

Jensen, Norma Joyce 89, beloved wife and mother passed away peacefully on April 29, 2014, surrounded by family at Kindred Hospital, St. Petersburg FL. Norma was born in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, on April 10, 1925, and a lifetime Lutheran. She was married to Harlan P. Jensen for 62 years and 10 months. They had four children: Linda Helm, Jeffrey Jensen (deceased), Sheri Jensen and Jay Jensen, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Norma and Harlan lived in Waterloo IA, from 1951 until moving to St. Petersburg, FL in 2002. Norma was full of life, smiles and always thinking of others. She graduated from Iowa State University, with a B.S. in Home Economics. She touched the lives of so many. She was a teacher by profession while also participating in League of Women Voters and supported Title 9. She assisted families in home management and the Head Start program as well as leading both Brownies and Girl Scouts troops. She along with Harlan parented several foster children. There were many things that Norma enjoyed such as sewing, camping as well as having an appreciation of the arts. She continued to correspond with long time dear college friends. Norma made a difference in this world. Visitation from 10-11am on May 5, 2014 at Grace Lutheran Church, 4301 16th St N. with a funeral service following at 11 am. Interment to follow at Sunnyside Cemetery. In lieu of flower donations may be made in her name to Grace Lutheran School Scholarship Fund. She was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.