Barbara Ann Jensen

Barbara Ann (Aldrich) Jensen, 69, of Marion, died Friday, July 10, 2015, at her home after a brave battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held from 6-9 p.m. July 23, 2015, at the American Legion Club in Marion. Barb graciously donated her body to the University of Iowa Department of Anatomy. Barb was born February 8, 1946, in Manhattan, New York, to parents, Vernett and Julie (Delerba) Aldrich. On June 17, 2001, she married Danny Jensen in Marion. She worked as a Test Tech at Rockwell Collins for over 30 years, retiring in 1999. She was involved with the American Legion, the Cedar Rapids Bowling Association, and the Marion Red Hat Society. She loved the Hawkeyes, spending time with her grandkids, and selling various items on e-bay. She truly enjoyed her hobbies, bowling and golf. Survivors include her husband, Danny; son, Jason (Heather) Moore, of Morris Illinois; brothers, Wayne Aldrich, of Honolulu, Hawaii and Charlie Aldrich, of Cedar Falls; Grandchildren, Dawson and Olivia Moore, of Morris, Illinois; nephew, Brian Aldrich, of Denver, Colorado; nieces, Lindsay Aldrich, of Iowa City, and Kristen Aldrich, of Cedar Falls. She was preceded in death by her parents. Memorials for Barb may be made to Hospice of Mercy or the Hall Perrine Cancer Center. The family requests those who will attend the Celebration of Life to wear Hawkeye clothes and bring memories of Barb to share. She will be watching over us as we enjoy her favorite snacks and desserts in her memory.