Irene C. Jensen Obituary (1919 - 2011)

TREMONTON - Irene Christensen Robbins Jensen passed away peacefully August 11, 2011 in Tremonton, Utah at age 92, surrounded by her loving family. Irene was born June 10, 1919 in Brigham City, UT to Peter D. and Grace Benson King Christensen. She was raised and educated in Brigham City where she met and married her husband, Ferron Robbins. Together they were the parents of five wonderful children while they resided in Tremonton their entire married life. They later divorced. She married Ervin Jensen, Jr. in April 1991, and became the loving step-mother to his children. Ervin passed away November 22, 2006. Mother was a loving person and was always concerned for others. She was an excellent cook and could whip up a full meal from almost anything. Her first words when entering her home were, "Are you hungry?" She loved to dance and sing and enjoyed all music. She and Ervin enjoyed traveling in their camp trailer to Arizona during the winter months. Mom was a hard working mother of five and worked in Tremonton and then at Thiokol for fourteen years in Data Management, a job she loved and took much pride in, and was honored by receiving two PRO Awards. Irene was a member of the LDS Church and served in many callings. Surviving are five children; Dennis Robbins and Judy Varga of Mesquite, NV, Brenda and Vance Bourne of Tremonton, Becky and Bob Napoli of North Ogden, Rick and Linda Robbins of Layton. Her youngest son, Wayne and two great-grandsons, Justin and Christopher, preceded her in death. Five step-children; Edris Whipple of Bountiful, Darrell and Debbie Jensen of Mappleton, Nancy and Keith Winn of Brigham City, Chris and John Wagner of Peoria, AZ, Janet and Rick Jackson of Brigham City, one brother, Wallace P. Christensen, Brigham City, and one sister, Mary Wilcock, Salt Lake City. Irene has thirteen grandchildren, twenty five great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 15, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Brigham City 10th Ward Chapel, 145 W. 500 S. A viewing will be held at Myers Mortuary in Brigham City, 205 S. 100 E. on Sunday, August 14, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and on Monday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the Church. Interment in the Brigham City Cemetery. The family would like to express special thanks to Our House Assisted Living staff, the professionals at Access Hospice, the North Park Branch, and the Brigham City 10th Ward Relief Society. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 August 14, 2011 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceBrigham City 10th Ward 145 W, 500 S. Brigham City, UT 84302 August 15, 2011 11:00 AM