

Edna May Jensen, 87, of Tampa, passed away January 14, 2017 at Melech Hospice House in Tampa. Born on a farm in Boonville, MO, graduated from Boonville High School in 1947 and Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in 1950. In 1951 married and moved to CA. In 1965, moved to Tampa. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, worked 30 years in nursing and spent her retirement volunteering at her church and close by hospital.
Edna is preceded in death by her husband, Merle (1985), her parents Chris and Emilie Frieling, three brothers Herman, Edgar and John Frieling; and a sister, Helen Wilcox.
Edna is survived by her two sons Michael (Julie) Jensen and Mark (Cathy) Jensen; and four grandchildren T.J., Becky, Ashley and Dominique. Private burial was held January 20, 2017 at Garden Sanctuary, Seminole, Florida.
A memorial service celebrating Edna’s life is scheduled for Sunday, February 12, 2017, 3:00 PM at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 3712 El Prado Blvd, Tampa, FL.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lifepath Hospice, C/O Chapters Health, 12470 Telecom Dr, Suite 300, Temple Terrace, FL 33637.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Melech Hospice House for their care and support in her final days. Please visit www.gardensanctuaryfunerals.com to place tributes.
Arrangements were made under the direction of Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home, 7950 131st Street, Seminole, FL 33776 / 727-391-0121.
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