In Memory

Jodi Neilson

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jodi Lynn (Neilson) Jensen, 60, of Spanish Fork, UT.  She unexpectedly passed away Friday, February 25, 2022, in the early morning.

Jodi was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Edna Lou and Jimmy David Neilson, on December 8, 1961.  She was the oldest of 5 children.  She graduated from Spanish Fork High School and married Kent R. Jensen on November 4, 1978.  They moved to Roosevelt, Utah, where she worked at the Answer Biz.  After her husband’s death in 1985, she moved back to Spanish Fork and attended Evans Beauty College to become a cosmetologist.  Later she earned her realty license and worked for Jerry Horsely Realty.

Jodi loved crocheting, games, painting, playing bingo and collecting jewelry.  She absolutely loved cats and dogs.  She had many poodles and Siamese cats over the years.  She loved decorating every wall in the house and loved the colors purple and turquoise.  She loved going on donut runs, nice cars and getting her nails done. She had a great love for perfume, makeup and hair.  She was a wonderful baker and loved making fudge and applesauce cookies to share with everyone.   We love her dearly and we are so relieved she is not in pain any longer.

Jodi is survived by her daughter, Jessica Lynn Jensen, Spanish Fork, Utah:  Two grandsons, Patrick Laehn, Spanish Fork, Utah and Dean (Kiera) Laehn, Spanish Fork, Utah: 1 brother, Rusty (Desiree) Neilson, Ephraim, Utah: 3 sisters, Pamela Sue (Monte) Bingham, Spanish Fork, Utah: Bobbi Jo (Jared) Diamond, Spanish Fork, Utah: Emily Dawn (Gerald) Williams, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Jodi was proceeded in death by her husband Kent Raymond Jensen, Salem, Utah:  son, Kent Raymond Jensen Jr:  grandchild, Beau Christian Jensen:  parents, Edna Lou and Jimmy David Neilson, Spanish Fork, Utah.

Services will be held Friday, March 4, 2022, at Walker Mortuary, 187 S. Main St, Spanish Fork, Utah.  The viewing will begin at 2:45 pm, with the Memorial following at 4:00 pm, same location.

Jodi’s family would like to thank all the wonderful people who have reached out to show support through this difficult time.

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