Edith Marlene Jensen

Edith Marlene Jensen, age 75, of Bolivar, Missouri passed away at 11:30am, on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at Citizen's Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Missouri. She was born January 9, 1933 in Karval, Colorado to Sidney Wayne Summers and Marjorie Maybelle (Cain) Summers. She grew up in various areas of Eastern Colorado along with three brothers; Grafton, Leroy and Duane Summers. They attended Karval and Hugo Public Schools in Colorado. On March 3, 1950, Robert Jensen and Marlene Summers were united in marriage at the United Methodist Church in Hugo, Colorado. To this union three daughters were born; Kathy, Deborah and Donna. Marlene was a full time wife and mother until the girls were of school age. At which time she joined Robert in running the Gambles Hardware Store in Hugo, Colorado from April 1964 to May 1973. Upon selling their successful business they moved to Limon, Colorado. In 1974 Marlene purchased the Highway Liquor Store which they ran until 1980. She continued to keep busy by working in Marjo's Clothing Store until May of 1983. The Jensen's sold their home in Limon, Colorado and moved to Bolivar, Missouri. They lived part-time between Missouri and Colorado from 1983-1997. In 1997 they made Bolivar, Missouri their full-time residence. Marlene was a very kind person who enjoyed helping others. She found much pleasure in giving to others. She was preceded in death by Laura Summers, Maybelle Weatherspoon and Wayne Summers, and a grandson; Brian Mosher. She is survived by her husband; Robert F. Jensen of the home, three daughters; Janice Kathleen Sauer and her husband Michael of Austin, Texas, Deborah Kay Jensen of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Donna Jean Boetger and her husband Michael of Memphis, Tennessee, three brothers; Grafton Summers of Kansas City, Missouri, Leroy Summers of Opelika, Alabama, Duane Summers of Laramie, Wyoming, a step-brother; David Jones, 5 Grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00pm on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, Missouri. No funeral services are scheduled. Arrangements are under the direction of the Butler Funeral Home of Bolivar, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Citizen's Memorial Hospice Program c/o Citizen's Memorial Hospital, 1500 N. Oakland, Bolivar, Missouri 65613. Friends may sign the guest book or send private condolences at www.butlerfuneralhome.com PDF Printable Version

Edith Marlene Jensen

January 9, 1933 - September 4, 2008