Arleen Elizabeth Jensen

VERONA - Arleen Elizabeth Jensen, age 94, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025. Arleen was born on April 18, 1931, in Flushing, Mich., to Floyd and Laura Partridge. She married Eric “Pete” Jensen of Flushing on April 22, 1950, and they were happily married for 63 years. Through a succession of homes in western Wisconsin, the family grew to include three children, Nancy, David and Lance. In 1966, Arleen and Pete founded Jensen Christmas Tree Farm, which they operated for almost 50 years before turning over the business to their son, Lance, and daughter-in-law, Gayla.

Arleen had an artist’s heart. For several years she practiced the traditional Norwegian arts of rosemaling and hardanger embroidery. In later years, she transitioned to watercolor painting, often of wildflowers, and then to creating whimsical, brightly colored bird prints, which she called her flights of imagination.

Arleen loved spending time with her family and many friends. She relished simple joys, particularly summer days on the porch with a cup of coffee. She was young at heart and the center of her family’s life.

Arleen is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Mark) Harris; son, Lance (Gayla) Jensen; grandchildren, Maren (Riley) Morrison, Katy Harris, Kyle (Christine) Nichols, Abbi (Jayson Young) Jensen and Jacob Jensen; and great-grandchildren, Scarlett, Lorelei and Ileya. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Virginia Jensen; cherished nieces, Arlayne and Gwen; longtime special friends, Jean and Ken, Betty, and Sally; and other nieces, nephews and friends. Arleen was pre-deceased by her husband, Pete; son, David; brother, Wayne; and sister, Kathleen.

The family thanks Arleen’s wonderful home health aides Kris and Maria for their support and loving care.

A celebration of life will be held at the WEST MIDDLETON LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3763 Pioneer Road, Verona, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, 2025, with Pastor Connie Matye presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. To honor Arleen’s vibrant life, brightly colored clothing is welcome.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to West Middleton Lutheran Church, 3763 Pioneer Road, Verona, WI 53593. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
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(608) 831-6761