Marjorie Zerelda (Vickland) Jensen

Jensen, Marjorie Zerelda (nee Vickland) age 91, passed away on Thursday, August 8 at Waverly Gardens in North Oaks. Marjorie Zerelda Vickland was born on September 9, 1921 in the apartment in back of her father's grocery store in Northeast Minneapolis. The fifth of six children, Marjorie loved music and literature and was an active member of Elim Baptist Church. After graduating from Edison High School, she attended the Minnesota School of Business and began her work as an executive secretary at Northwestern National Life Insurance in Minneapolis. While on a church trip to Lake Koronis Camp over Labor Day, 1942, Marjorie met her future husband, Harold Jensen. They were married on June 21, 1946 and began their 67-year partnership, raising five children at their home in Robbinsdale. Marjorie approached life with equal parts alacrity and determination, whether cooking fabulous meals for family and friends, tending her gardens, organizing trips, or tackling countless creative endeavors. She loved to take photographs and was an avid archivist, typing photo captions for every scrapbook entry. Music was her great passion, from old hymns to 18th century composers. She prized her music collection and especially her season tickets to the Minnesota Orchestra, which she attended for over five decades. If there was a piano in the room, Marjorie played it, and encouraged others to sit down and play as well. After her children were grown, Marjorie returned to the workforce and spent several years at Courage Center. After she and Harold retired they enjoyed their cabin in Wisconsin, travelled extensively and spent time with their children and grandchildren. Most of all, Marjorie will be remembered for her beautiful smile, easy laugh, generous spirit and kind heart. Marjorie was preceded in death by her son Richard, parents Carl and Marie Vickland and her five siblings, Ray, Mel, Harold, Ruth and Flo. She is survived by her husband Harold, her children Karen Carroll (Dave), Priscilla LaBerge (Mike), Marcia Jensen (Steve Goranson) and Roland Jensen (Connie) and nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Marjorie's family wishes to thank the many wonderful caregivers and friends at Waverly Gardens for their love and support. Services will be held at Washburn- McReavy Glen Haven Funeral Chapel at 5125 West Broadway, Crystal, MN (763-533-8643) on Tuesday, August 13, visitation at 10 a.m. and service at 11 a.m. Memorials are preferred to the Minnesota Orchestra and the Alzheimer's Association .

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Marjorie Zerelda (Vickland) Jensen

August 8, 2013

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Marjorie Zerelda (Vickland) Jensen

August 8, 2013

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