To view a livestream of the service access https://vincentumc.com/watch

Joan Jensen, 86, Minot and formerly of Grand Forks, died on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in a Garrison nursing care center. Unfortunately, she was another victim of Covid-19.

Margaret Joan was born on July 31, 1934 in Omaha, Nebraska to John and Margaret (Svenson) Johnson. She was raised and educated in Omaha, graduated from Omaha North High School in 1952 and completed her education at a business college in Omaha. As a young adult she was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad as an accounting clerk for several years.

Joan married Carl L. Jensen on December 31, 1955 in Omaha. They moved to Wyoming in 1962 and resided in Casper, Laramie and Sheridan where she was employed as a librarian. During this time Joan and Carl were blessed with 3 children, Jason, Jacqueline and John. The family moved to Grand Forks in 1972, where Joan worked for the North Dakota School for the Blind eventually serving as their Executive Secretary. Joan moved to Minot in 1980 and began employment with Ward County Social Services until she retired in 1997. She worked for Market Place Pharmacy until she and Carl decided to travel. Carl died on February 7, 2017. Joan had continued to reside in Minot, most recently at the Wellington Assisted Living Center, Pro Health Homes and Benedictine Living Center in Garrison since May of 2017 due to advancing stages of Dementia.

Joan was a member of Vincent United Methodist Church, Minot and the Professional Secretary's Association for 10-15 years. She especially enjoyed playing bridge, cross stitching, reading, walking and traveling. Her favorite trips were to Alaska and Australia, leaf peeping tours and cruises. She was also known for her cross-stitch projects which won her many first-place ribbons at the ND State Fair. She also cross-stitched Christmas cards for many years for family and friends.

Joan's loving family includes her children: Jason (Kathy) Jensen of Bellvue, CO, Jacqueline Jensen of Minot and John (Teresa) Jensen of Aberden, WA; 3 grandchildren: Tyler (Stephanie), Jessica, and Nicole.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 61 years, and the Svenson clan.

Public Celebration of the Life of Joan Jensen : Monday, December 28, at 2:00 p.m. in Vincent United Methodist Church, Minot.  Face coverings and social distancing are required.  A livestream of the service will be available by using the link contained in the website obituary.

Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot

Public Visitation : Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home - Minot.

Face coverings and social distancing are required.

In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to help others in need at:  Prairie Paws Rescue PO Box 1114 Jamestown, ND 58402-1114 Or Hairball Haven 7 Rolling Hill Dr Minot, ND 58703-8611

Joan Jensen Flowers