Arlene Gisseman Jensen happily returned to her Heavenly Father on June, 3, 2017. She was born March 24, 1944, Salt Lake City, Utah. We will deeply miss her, but any sorrow is softened by our understanding of the Lord's merciful plan. She was valiant during her seven years of fighting ovarian cancer and we will be forever inspired by her courage and kindness.
As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, she served faithfully and compassionately fulfilling many callings in her ward and stake. She especially loved the years serving with her husband Paul in the Salt Lake Temple and in the Branch Presidency of the Utah Veterans Nursing Home.
Arlene married Paul David Jensen May 16, 1964. They were sealed on their 10th anniversary, May 16, 1974, in the Salt Lake Temple. We are so grateful for the gift of witnessing the selfless and sensitive care given by her husband for so many years. He has given countless hours of patient and loving service. She loved him dearly.
Arlene loved her three children: Julianne Jensen Barlow (Alan), Brian Paul Jensen (Jennifer), and Amie Camille Jensen. She was blessed with 12 wonderful grandchildren: Lauren Barlow Foster (Sean); Adam, Benjamin, Kayleb, Sarah, and Matt Barlow; Hayden, Dawson, and Megan Jensen; and Amber, Bryce and Hanna Olson. Her namesake and first born great granddaughter, Ari Joy, will also soon be joining our family.
Preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Ellen Rebecca Jensen Gisseman and brother Byron Lee Gisseman. She leaves behind one sister, Marilyn Eleanor McNiff; and two brothers, Owen Lester Gisseman and Lorin J. Gisseman.
Funeral services will take place Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 12:00 noon at the Foothill 3rd Ward, 1933 South 2100 East, where a viewing will be held from 10:00-11:45 am, prior to the services. Interment to follow services in the Larkin Sunset Lawn Cemetery.
Thank you to Dr. Zempolich of The Monarch Womens' Center, Dr. Greg of Utah Cancer Specialties, and everyone from Inspiration Hospice for giving us more precious time with our mom, grandma, and wife.
