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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Vera Diane

Vera Diane Jensen Profile Photo

Jensen

October 29, 1935 – May 1, 2023

Obituary

Diane Jensen-An incredible Mother a child could only hope for
Vera "Diane" Jensen, loving mother, devoted wife and great friend to many, passed peacefully
on May 1, 2023, in Key West at the age of 87.
Diane is survived by her three children Karen Lane (Bill), Flemming Jensen Jr. (Kris) and Paul
Erik Jensen (Monique); grandchildren Stephanie Jensen, Brandon Jensen and Candace Jensen;
and sister Linda. She was preceded in death by her husband, Flemming Jensen Sr., father
William Sterling, Mother Vera Sterling, and brothers David and John.
Diane was born on October 29, 1935, in Endicott, New York. She started her career in the
supermarket business right of high school in Syracuse, New York and met her husband
Flemming there. They raised their family and she became a stay at home Mom. His job took
them to Atlanta, Georgia in 1969 where she reentered the work force as Regional Training
Manager for Kroger supermarkets. She was involved in over 200 supermarket openings during
that time! In 1997 Diane and Flemming retired to St. George, Utah where they enjoyed making
new friends, traveling, camping, fishing, playing golf, having company and volunteering for
many unique events including the Senior Games. They both embraced the rugged terrain and
beauty that Utah and the entire West has to offer. Diane was known as the event organizer for
her community (no surprise!), gathering neighbors and friends together for holidays and special
events and providing cooking and baking to spread the joy.
After her husband Flemming passed away in 2019 Diane's next life adventure brought her to
Key West to be close to her daughter Karen and her son in law Bill where she enjoyed the
beautiful weather, blue waters, brightly colored flowers and palm trees and her favorite fried
shrimp at Geiger Key Marina, where she was well loved.
Diane began residence at Poinciana Gardens Senior Living Facility in 2020, where she is fondly
remembered by both friends and staff for her fashion sense, infectious smile and quick wit.
The family would like to thank all the caregivers who took care of Diane in recent times.
Several gatherings will be held for family and friends as we continue to celebrate the life of this
beautiful, amazing woman who touched the lives of so many people
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