Barbara Butler Jensen, 84, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2020, in Provo, Utah, surrounded by her children. Barbara was born on January 7, 1936, in Payson, Utah, a daughter of Elvon and Thelma Twede Butler. Barbara was raised in Spring Lake, Utah, where she attended school. She graduated from Payson High School, where she met her husband, Leon Jensen.
Barbara and Leon were married, February 26, 1954, in the Manti LDS Temple. They made their first home in Goshen, Utah. In July 1995, they moved to Payson, Utah.
Barbara was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in various positions at both the stake and ward level. She enjoyed singing with the Goshen Singing Mothers and the Goshenetts.
She enjoyed reading, making quilts for her grandchildren, playing games, doing puzzles and watching the Utah Jazz. Mom loved to travel with her mother and sister, Ernadene. Mom was an accomplished seamstress and made many dresses, blessing dresses and prom dresses for her daughters, granddaughters and nieces. She worked at Mountain View Hospital with newborn babies for several years.
Mom looked forward to family gatherings, especially at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Barbara had a group of high school friends that got together monthly to eat, play games and enjoy each other’s company. She also met regularly with her Goshen friends to visit and eat lunch. She cherished these relationships.
She is survived by her children: Dana (Gary) Bayles, Lyman, Wyoming; Darlene (Benjamin) Christensen, Mapleton, Utah; Carolyn (Kevin) Bowman, Payson, Utah; and Darrell (Amie) Jensen, Payson, Utah. She also raised two grandsons as her own, Jason Jensen, Payson, Utah; Jeremy (Jessica) Jensen, Lehi, Utah. She also leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jerrolyn Menlove, Spring Lake, Utah; Ilene (Arthur) Arnold, Noblesville, Indiana; and a brother-in-law, Roger A. (Barbara) Jensen, Goshen, Utah; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a son and daughter-in-law, Lynn (Sherrie) Jensen; a sister, Ernadene Angus; infant brother, Stephen Larry Butler.
We love you, Mom!
Due to COVID-19 restrictions a graveside service for family will be held at the Goshen City Cemetery on Thursday, April 16, 2020.
6 Condolences for Barbara Butler Jensen
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Ben Christensen says
April 14, 2020 at 2:49 amMy you find peace. She was a good woman, just like her posterity one and all.
Karen Johansson says
April 14, 2020 at 9:44 pmSister Jensen was (an is) an elect lady! One of the Lord’s finest! She was always kind and gracious!
Karla Peterson says
April 15, 2020 at 6:25 amDarlene…so sorry to read about your mom’s passing. I will be thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Nancy Housekeeper says
April 15, 2020 at 6:06 pmSorry to hear of the passing of Barbara. She is relieved of her pain and reunited with Leon which I am sure they are both very happy. She was always so kind when I brought her great grandkids, Kaylee and Kyler to visit her and Leon. May you all be blessed with the comfort and peace.
Claudia Stansfield Ashburn says
April 15, 2020 at 6:09 pmThinking of all of you. She will be missed
Eva Pearl Okelberry Stoneman says
April 18, 2020 at 9:21 pmSorry to hear of the passing of Barbara although she is probably happy to relieved of her earthly ailments and pains. The Okelberry and Jensen families go way back as well as the Butler’s in Spring Lake. We have enjoyed our friendship with Barbara over many years. May you have peace and comfort as your remember Barbara and her kind manner and her willingness to serve others. Lots of love and care.
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