Jenna Mary Overson

Jenna Mary Overson, born on December 7, 1988, in West Valley City, Utah, passed away on May 31, 2026. She will be remembered with love by those who knew her and cared for her. Jenna’s mother, Mary Beth Overson, passed away on the same day as Jenna.

Jenna is survived by her five sons, Jorden and Brenten Schubert , Jaxxen Smith, Rylen Champoux, and Jensen Moore; her brother, Mathew Overson (Erika); her nephews, Warren, Kaleb, and Erick; her half-sister, Stephanie Martinez; nephews Jacob, Aiden, and Jaden; half-sister Melody Martinez; nephews Dylan and Trystan. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was close to her Aunt Chris Zaloznik and to her cousins Carrie Kusah (Joshua), Todd Zaloznik (Jennifer), Joshua Zaloznik (Shelley), Christopher Zaloznik (Becca), and Tyler Zaloznik (Bri’Anne), and 2nd cousin Courtney Smith who all lived near her. Jenna loved with her whole heart all of her aunts, uncles, and cousins all over the United States. She was pre-deceased by her father Rick Martinez.

Jenna spent much of her childhood in Gresham, Oregon, where she made lifelong friendships beginning at Gresham Village Square Apartments. She shared countless adventures with her dear friend Anna Holst and many other neighborhood friends, filling her days with bike rides, rollerblading, imaginative games, camping trips, and summers spent outdoors at places like Frog Lake, Timothy Lake, Eagle Creek, Glen Otto Park, and Dodge Park. Jenna’s childhood was rich with friendship, laughter, church activities, youth camps, and the simple joys of growing up surrounded by people who loved her. Even as life brought changes, new schools, and moves, she remained deeply connected to the friends and community who became like family to her.

As an adult, Jenna continued to form deep and meaningful bonds wherever she went. She had a rare gift for making people feel seen, loved, and important, and many considered her one of their closest friends. She experienced difficult seasons in life, including struggles with addiction, yet she also found strength in recovery and in the community she built through AA and NA over many years. Jenna’s laughter, loyalty, resilience, and whole-hearted love for others left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her. Though her life ended far too soon, the memories she created and the love she shared will continue to live on in the hearts of her family and friends.

Jenna’s family would like to honor her friends in her recovery. Thank you for being part of her recovery. Anna Holst says , “In my opinion, the most special thing about Jenna was her remarkable ability to make everyone feel like they were her best friend. She formed deep and meaningful friendships everywhere she went, especially within the recovery community. If I tried to list every person who considered Jenna one of their closest friends, we would be here for hours. Today, my heart aches alongside Sean, Melissa, Kelsey, Shannon, Nathan, Emilie, Brandy, Eve, Mary, Phillip, Bri, Ashley, and so many others whose lives were touched by her friendship.” If your name is not listed please know that she considered you her best friend as well.

Jenna’s memory will be cherished by her family, lifelong friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her. May she rest in peace.