Myrna LaRae Jenssen of Highlands Ranch, Colo., passed away April 4, 2014 at Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Her funeral services were held Monday, April 14 and burial was in Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colo.
Myrna LaRae Jenssen was born Nov. 8, 1931 to Fred and Edith Ammon in Lane, After graduating from Woonsocket High School in 1949, she began working at the Hendrick’s Grocery Store. She worked in different stores, with her last job being at Safeway in Littleton, Colo. She loved working with the public and people enjoyed her infectious smile.
Myrna was active in the United Methodist Church. She enjoyed scrappin’ and made over 60 scrapbooks for her family and friends. She really enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include Terry (Cherie) Ritchhart of Cheyenne, Wyo., Kim (Roberta) Ritchhart of Friendship, Wis., Tami (Aaron) Lopez of Highlands Ranch, Colo., Jeff (Terri) Jenssen of Denver, Colo. and Jodi (Ike) Lester of Conifer, Colo.; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Marva (Bob) Parsons, Marilyn (Les) Hollingsworth and Leora (Dale) Christian; brothers-in-law, Jerry Jenssen (Gloria) and Bob Jenssen; father-in-law, Kenny Parker; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Tom; granddaughter, Jenna; and several other family members.