Sarah Jayne Jensen

Sarah Jayne Jensen was born on May 1, 1918 in Tonkawa, OK to Ethel and Meade Campbell, and died October 13, 2016, at the age of 98 in Spokane. Sarah was raised on a farm in Elk and graduated from Riverside High School. Throughout her high school years she participated in baseball and basketball programs, making her an avid and lifelong baseball fan. Occupations included cooking in different positions from wheat ranches to school lunch programs for most of her adult life. Sarah and Don were married after Pearl Harbor was bombed, and WWII was declared in 1941. Her husband returned from duty and, together they raised four children.

Sarah’s hobbies included gardening, cooking and spending time with children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, but her love of quilting was unsurpassed. She made over 100 quilts for family, extended family and close friends. Pinochle was her favorite game and Zane Grey was her favorite writer. She was a Christian and believed in the golden rule.

Preceding her in death were two sons, Dana and John Jensen who were lost during the Vietnam war; her husband of 62 years, Don A. Jensen; brother Dee McVay and sister Dorothy Eagle. She is survived by her brother, HP McVay; daughter Sharron Casapulla; and son Ross Jensen, as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at the Jensen Memorial Youth Ranch building located at 620 N. Stanley St., Medical Lake, WA on October 22 at 2:30 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to the Jensen Memorial Youth Ranch at P.O. Box 220, Medical Lake, WA 99022.

Ball & Dodd Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.