Betty Jensen

Betty Jean (Ness) Jensen was born August 12, 1930, in Murray County to Garfield and Edith (Johnson) Ness. Betty went to country school in Ruthton and then attended Ruthton High School. On October 8, 1947 she married John Jensen and began their lives together in Minneota. Betty was very dedicated to serving God, and spent many hours in service at Hope Lutheran Church. She began her career working as a secretary for Hope Lutheran Church, later working for Henry Borson Insurance Company. She was also able to work alongside her son Gary at Culligan Water Company. She would spend the last years of her career as a typesetter for Minneota Mascot newspaper. She spent many hours with friends, playing cards and socializing at the Minneota Senior Center. The greatest gift to Betty was her family. She exemplified what it meant to be a mother, teaching her children lessons in love, patience, and care. Betty died on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Betty is survived by her children, Arlyss (Lenny) Hovland of Marshall, John R. Jensen of Marshall, Gary (Renee) Jensen of Deltona, FL, Bonnie Ann (Myron) Walters of Faribault, Crystal (Jay) Gislason of Gary, SD; sister Phyllis Toft of Clarkfield; 14 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband John; her parents; son, Brian; and brother, Marlo.