Return to Station Listings

Willowdean Mae Jensen

Born: 4/25/1927
Died: 7/15/2022
Age: 95
Community: Lapeer, MI

Willowdean Mae Jensen, 95, a lifetime Lapeer area resident, died Friday, July 15, 2022.

Willowdean was born in Deerfield, Michigan on April 25, 1927, to Don and Mabel (Oriel) Ferrier. She graduated from North Branch High School, class of 1945. Willowdean married Walter A. Jensen on April 29, 1954 in Angola, Indiana. Her career at the Lapeer State Home (Oakdale) spanned over three decades – the majority of her years were spent as a surgical nurse and ultimately a physical therapist. She retired in 1980. Willowdean loved the kids at Oakdale and was very proud of her career. Above all Willowdean loved simple moments with her family – particularly grandchildren and great-grandbabies.

Willowdean is survived by her children: Jane (Tom) DuBois of North Branch and Walter (Faye) Jensen of Davisburg; grandchildren: Wayne (Camille) DuBois, Amy Lynch, Mike (Bobbie) Jensen, Michelle (John) Herron, Stacie Bosquez and Stephanie (Bob) Showler; nineteen great-grandchildren; seventeen great-great-grandchildren (& one more on the way); brother, James Ferrier. Willowdean is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walt Jensen; beloved great-grandson, Parker DuBois; brother, John Ferrier and her aforementioned parents.

Visitation will be 4-8PM Monday, July 18, 2022, and 2-4/6-8 Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Muir Brothers Funeral Home in Lapeer. Willowdean’s funeral service will be held at 11:00AM Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Muir Brothers. Pastor Rodney Sanderson-Smith will officiate. Her family will receive friends from 1o-11AM the day of the service. Burial will immediately follow at West Deerfield Cemetery, North Branch.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the PD3 Foundation, 2142 Boyce Street, Suite 402, Columbia, SC 29201. The PD3 Foundation promotes mental well-being for all individuals and families through awareness, support and advocacy. Please visit www.PD3Foundation.com to understand the very personal connection between the Foundation and the Jensen/DuBois family. Please share condolences and memories of Willowdean at www.MuirBrothersLapeer.com.
Copyright © 2025 Direct Obits, LLC

  Muir Brothers Funeral Home - Lapeer
1021 S. Lapeer Rd.
Lapeer, MI 48446

Phone: (810) 664-8111

Web Site: https://www.muirbrotherslapeer.com/

Get a Map to this location...

Visitation
Date:   7/18/2022
Time:   4:00 PM
Additional Visitation July 19, 2022 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM
 
Funeral Service
Date:   7/20/2022
Time:   11:00 AM
 
Location:  
1021 South Lapeer Road
Lapeer, MI 48446

Get a Map to this location...

Official:   Pastor Rodney Sanderson-Smith

Return to Station Listings