e Year." Her last several years of teaching were in Arnolds Park. Helen enjoyed oil painting, reading, flowers, gardening, and family fun. Helen is survived by her husband, John Jensen, of Okoboji, IA; daughters, Susan Jensen-Cekalla (Duane) of Rice, MN, Joan Ellen (Bruce) VanderWaal of Sioux Falls, SD, Kristin Jensen (Bruce Brown) of Sioux Falls, SD; four grandchildren, Justin (Deanna) Persoon of Scottville, MI, Catherine Persoon of Spring Lake, MI, Russ VanderWaal of Vancouver, WA, and Dana VanderWaal (Matt Stassen) of Colorado Springs, CO; five great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Austin, and Trevor Persoon, and Lily Cass, all in MI, and Caleb Van Vooren of Sioux Falls, SD; nieces and nephews; sister-in-law Doris Jensen of Florida; brother-in-law Paul Jensen, of Sutherland, IA, and many special friends. Helen was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, and beloved sister, Jody Christensen. The Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home in Spirit Lake is in charge of the arrangements.