Heather Elizabeth Jensen Omaha, Nebraska Obituary

Heather Elizabeth Jensen

To watch the service, click on the link below.https://boxcast.tv/view/heather-jensen-celebration-of-life-service-889118Heather passed away at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha, NE, on Friday, May 28, 2021. She was born in West Bend, Wisconsin, on July 29, 1987, to Rick and Tina Stambaugh. After moving to California, she graduated from Santa Ynez High School in 2005. In the fall of that year, she enrolled at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln to pursue a degree in Psychology, which she received in December 2009.During her freshman year at UNL, she met and fell in love with Tony Jensen at the Sandoz dorms. They were married on June 25, 2010, and have been inseparable ever since. After graduating from UNL, Heather and Tony moved to Santa Barbara, California. Heather worked as the Director of Client Relations and Training for The FIONDA Group Companies. In 2012, Heather and Tony moved to Nebraska. After relocating, she enjoyed a successful business career with marquee companies, including Yahoo!. Her passion for education, knowledge, and serving others led to her beloved profession, teaching. She graduated from the College of Saint Mary with a Masters in English/Language Arts Education in December of 2017. Upon graduation, she taught 6th and 8th grade English Language Arts at Morton Magnet Middle School in the Omaha Public School District. Heather's love of life, her bright light and smile, will be sorely missed by everyone who was blessed to know her. Heather is survived by her husband: Tony Jensen, brother; Ryan Stambaugh; parents: Rick and Tina Stambaugh; sister in law: Ida Jensen (Oliver Langmo); niece: Frances Langmo, parents in law: Anton and Robin Jensen; grandmother: Nancy Davis, aunts, uncles and her furbaby Opie. Preceded in death by grandparents Gussie and Harry Faust, grandfather: David Davis. Visitation 5-7PM Tues., June 1 at Forest Lawn with Celebration of Life Service 10AM, Wed., June 2 at Forest Lawn. In lieu of flowers direct memorials in Heather's honor to https://www.nehumanesociety.org/ and https://stompthestigma.org/ Visitation Tue, Jun 1, 2021 at 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Forest Lawn Funeral Home 7909 Mormon Bridge RoadOmaha, NE 68152 Service Wed, Jun 2, 2021 at 10:00 am Forest Lawn Funeral Home 7909 Mormon Bridge RoadOmaha, NE 68152
July 29, 1987 - May 28, 202107/29/198705/28/2021
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Forest Lawn Cemetery
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Steve Douglas
June 1, 2021
From a little girl to a grown woman, you blessed us all with your love and laughter and this world will miss you greatly! Love and peace for family. Blue Caribbean was purchased for the family of Heather Elizabeth (Stambaugh) Jensen by Steve Douglas. Send Flowers
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Janet Kile ,Lorri Kile, Mike Koperski
June 1, 2021
Sending healing hugs and prayers. We love you Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of Heather Elizabeth (Stambaugh) Jensen by Janet Kile ,Lorri Kile, Mike Koperski. Send Flowers A tree was also planted in memory of Heather Elizabeth (Stambaugh) Jense... Continue Reading
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The Wentz Family
June 1, 2021
Our deepest sympathy. Your family is in our hearts and we love you. Ever Upward Bouquet was purchased for the family of Heather Elizabeth (Stambaugh) Jensen by The Wentz Family. Send Flowers A tree was also planted in memory of Heather Elizabeth (Stambaugh) Jensen
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Ean Juanes
May 31, 2021
I want to leave my condolences for any friends or family. Mrs. Jensen was my English teacher for eighth grade. Although we didn't always get along I know she had the best in mind for me. Even though I was just her student she respected me, my writing, and my opinions whi... Continue Reading
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Doug & Sheila
May 31, 2021
Heather, your life was a blessing. Your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words. And missed beyond measure. We love you always and forever. Joyful Memory was purchased for the family of Heather Elizabeth (Stambaugh) Jensen by Doug & Sheila. Send Flowers
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Gail and Lloyd King
May 31, 2021
In loving memory of a sweet young woman, gone too soon, may her memory be a blessing. Memorial Tree was purchased for the family of Heather Elizabeth (Stambaugh) Jensen by Gail and Lloyd King. Plant a tree
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God's peace sustain you, Uncle Don, Russ & Kathy,
May 31, 2021
When sadness feels like it is about to overcome you, and you are unable to pray to the great comforter then let it go then the family of God did the praying for you. For Jesus said , Blessed those who born so they shall be comforted, Matthew 54. And very truly I tell you... Continue Reading
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Uncle Don, Russ & Kathy, Erin & Bill
May 31, 2021
Secret Garden Basket was purchased for the family of Heather Elizabeth (Stambaugh) Jensen by Uncle Don, Russ & Kathy, Erin & Bill. Send Flowers
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Janet Edmonds
May 30, 2021
My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family, May drawing close to God in prayer bring comfort and peace knowing that God himself cares about you. 1 Peter 57