Penelope Lynn Jensen
Penelope Lynn Jensen, age 74, passed away March 2, 2022 in her home of 32 years in Renton, Washington.
She was born July 9, 1947 to Robert Hansen and Shirley Frew.
In spite of a difficult childhood, Penny was full of life and zest and made an impression on every person she met. Look for Penny, and you would find her watching the hummingbirds, knitting hats for the homeless, painting Far Side cartoons, or making witty comments that would brighten your day. Her catchphrase was, “Bite me.”
Penny loved to serve and did so not only as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but also to her family, neighbors, and community, at large. She would bake her famous chocolate chip cookies and bring a grandchild with her to deliver them to the local fire department. She retired after years of service with the Kent School District where she kept herself young by surrounding herself with little ones and as a high school computer lab tech support.
Penny adored her three children and 10 grandchildren. She was “the” grandma who would be on the floor with them, playing with toy cars or Monopoly, the mom who would watch the grandbabies so parents could take a vacation, the grandma who would host a grandchild for a week to teach them how to paint.
Above all, Penny loved her “Davey.” Married 54 years, they were very much in love. They enjoyed music, road trips, and hiking together. Wading through their years of trials together, they supported and treated each other like two young love birds, and that affection trickled down to their kids and grandkids, creating a home that was full of life and love.
Penny is preceded by her parents and sister Shirley and survived by her husband, David, children, David Michael, Sarah, and Anna Marie, brother Darrell and sisters Carol and Laurie, and 10 adorable grandchildren. Penny was very close to and much loved by her in-law relatives, as well.
Memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 12th with the viewing at 10:00 AM and the service at 11:00 A.M. at the Wax Road LDS Church building, 19909 Southeast Wax Road, Maple Valley, WA. Masks are requested. Special thanks to Evergreen Hospice for their attentive care, Barton funeral home, and Tahoma National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please take a grandchild out for a maple bar.
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