Helen Louise Brondt Jensen

Helen Louise Brondt Jensen passed away December 8, 2009 in Des Moines, WA. Helen was born December 27, 1913 in Ellensburg, WA to Edna and William Brondt. She graduated from Ellensburg High School, attended Central Washington State College, and graduated from Washington State University with a degree in Education. She taught school in Spangle, WA before becoming the Klickitat County Extension Agent and moving to Goldendale, WA. She married Malcolm “Pete” Jensen in 1940. They lived in Goldendale until they moved to Auburn, WA in 1968.Helen taught Home Economics at Goldendale High School. She also taught sewing classes at Green River Community College in Auburn, WA in her retirement years. Helen was extremely fond of her students and followed their lives and families until the end of her life.She was active in the Methodist Church, PEO (Philanthropic Educational Organization), Seattle Children’s Hospital Guild, and was a 4-H leader for many years. Helen was a very accomplished seamstress. Her greatest joys were her family, her home, and her friends. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Harold and Kenneth Brondt, sister Dorothy Dudley, and her beloved husband of 65 years, Pete. She is survived by daughter Phyllis Jensen Odell, son Michael Jensen, granddaughters Kelly Odell and Sydney Odell, son-in-law Mark Odell, nieces and nephews. Her optimism and spirit will be remembered in the hearts of her family forever. Internment will be at Mountain View Cemetery in Goldendale, WA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to PEO Chapter GN (C/O Linda Heaton, 111 5h St NE, Auburn, WA 98002). Friends and family are invited to share memories and sign the online guest book at www.yahnandson.com.

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