Malad, Idaho --- With grateful hearts we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother and friend, Yvonne Kay Jones Jensen, on Monday, March 31, 2025.  She lived an amazing life, always full of cheer and love. She loved deeply and you always knew it. She supported her family in everything they did and, if possible, was there for it all.  Yvonne was born in Malad on February 3, 1940, to Steven Lyle and Kathryn Willie Jones.  She grew up and was educated in Malad until her early teenage years.  She finished her education and graduated from Soda Springs High School in 1958. After high school she attended LDS Business College.

She married Sheldon Rex Jensen in the Logan LDS Temple on July 14, 1961.  They made their home in Malad where Yvonne worked for Scott’s Title, J.N. Ireland Bank, and the Oneida County Library.  She loved books and was a lifelong reader and during her time as the Oneida County Library Director she tried to instill a love for reading with all the patrons, young and old.  She created many wonderful memories with her grandchildren on her lap reading a story book.  Yvonne learned to sew in her youth and often made clothes for her children and grandchildren.  She developed a love for quilting from her grandmother and enjoyed making beautiful quilts for her family.  She was always very competitive at family games and liked the challenge of a good puzzle.  Yvonne was a shopper and loved perusing the aisles of her favorite stores looking for just the right gift or bargain deal.

Yvonne always showed love and support for her family and community.  She was an active volunteer for the American Cancer Society and served in may church positions supporting members of the community.  Her children and grandchildren were very active in sports and theater, and she was their biggest fan and attended countless events.  She was a devoted eternal mate for Sheldon and supported and served alongside him in all aspects of life.  During her later years she experienced many challenges with her health, yet she showed great resilience as she persevered and bounced back each time. With every challenge and trial, she showed what true strength looked like. She faced life’s adversities with a heart full of courage and determination.

She is survived by her 5 children: JoLynne (Keven) Price of Malad, Idaho; Michael (Trudi) Jensen of Boise, Idaho; Craig (Kimberly) Jensen of Highland, Utah; Kimberly (Larry) Johnson of Paul, Idaho; and Christopher Jensen of Malad, Idaho.  In addition, she is survived by her siblings: Steven Jones, Kathy Hansen, Daniel Jones and Paul Jones.  She is the grandmother of 17 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sheldon, her parents and 2 granddaughters.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 12:00 pm in the Malad LDS Stake Center.  Friends may call at the Horsley Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm and on Wednesday morning from 10:30 am – 11:30 am.  Burial services will follow in the Malad City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Oneida County Library, P.O. Box 185, Malad City, Idaho 83252 or Venmo @Oneida-County-Library.