Karen Jensen (Jacobson) died after a long string of illnesses on Sunday, March 15 in New Haven, CT, at the age of 74. Karen was born on July 7, 1940 and was daughter of the late Carl E. W. and Hannah (Grund) Jacobson. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, John H. Jensen Sr. of North Haven and her loving children, Linnea Wolfe of Portsmouth, RI, Kirstin Jensen of Pittsburgh, PA, and John H. Jensen, Jr. of North Haven, CT as well as their spouses. Grandchildren that adored their G-Ma were; Hannah Bruder, Brian and Victoria Wolfe, Juan Carlos and Pilar Puyana, & Casey and JJ Jensen. She also leaves a brother, Walter (Allean) Jacobson of Litchfield, CT. For many years she served as bookkeeper for her husband’s businesses, then for 5 years was Recreation Therapy Coordinator at Brookhollow Health Care Center and ended her career as manager of the cafeteria at Montowese Elementary School in North Haven. For the last 7 years, she participated in a clinical trial at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Karen and her husband liked to travel especially on cruises with family and friends. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and watching all of the sporting events. Karen was a huge UConn Huskies fan and was known for her very loud and vocal viewing of the sport. She was patriotic to the core and was a huge fan of anything red, white and blue.
Family and friends are invited to go directly to the Bethesda Lutheran Church, 305 St. Ronan Street, New Haven on Wednesday morning at 10:00 to attend a funeral service and are also invited to attend the committal services immediately following in the North Haven Center Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Tuesday (TODAY) from 5 to 8 pm at North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 428, c/o Mary Silverstein, Houston, TX 77030 with checks payable to: MD Anderson Cancer Center, For: DR. Srdan Verstovsek Fund-MPN group for Myelofibrosis. The family would like to thank doctors, nurses and staff at both Yale New Haven Hospital and MD Anderson for their kind and attentive care.
My deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. May the constant love of caring friends soften your sadness, and may cherished memories bring you moments of comfort.
My sincere condolences to Jack and the entire family at this time of such sorrow. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Walter my most sincere condolences to you and family.
Rocco
Linnea, John and family….Thinking of you in this very difficult time. You are in our thoughts.
Love from The Grandes xo
I am so sorry to hear this. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless.
We are so grateful that we got to know your mom over the past few summers at Camp Eaton. Kirstin, you and your family are always in my prayers. Her love for her family and her fun sense of humor will be with you always.
Dear Walt and Family,
Mom and I send our deepest regrets and condolences during your time of loss.
Sincerest Regards,
Vernon and Sandra Ellis
Jack and family,
I was so sorry to read of Karen's passing. I have many memories of our years in Betheda's Luther League. I hope that you can find comfort in all the good times you shared. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
So sorry to see this today. I taught Sunday School with Karen back in the early 70's and enjoyed her so much. I am thinking and praying for all of you
Kris
Linnea,
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. There are no words that can express the ache in your hearts when you loose your mother. Keep your memories close and you will find her in spirit smiling down on you as she watches you and your family from above in a more peaceful place where pain, illness, and weakness are no more. You have done your mother proud, becoming a beautiful,and successful woman and loving wife and mother. We will keep you in our prayers.
So sorry for your loss!
I am so sorry to here about Karen's passing. Karen and Jackie have always been one of my dearest cousins even though distance limits our visits. If there is anything I can do please don't hesitate to call. 848-702-0905
God Bless you all during this terrible time your lives.Karen is now with Uncle Ed and the rest of our loved ones who left us to be one with the Lord
Love
Jaynee Grund-Pallay
Jackie, I can only express my sincere sympathy. Time heals, I will be praying for you and your family at this time and hereafter.
My sincerest condolences to you and your family during this time.
Walt and family–
On behalf of the setup center, we send you our thoughts and prayers to all of you during this time.
Wendy, Art, Gabe, Hanh, and Vern
Our sincere condolences to the Jensen Family. So sorry for your loss.
Dear Jack and family. Our deepest sympathy to you at the loss of Karen. May God bring you comfort and strength at these dark hours in your lives.
Walt, so sorry to read about your sister's passing.