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Ethel Jensen Obituary
Born in Ridgewood, Queens County, New York, Ethel was the daughter of Daniel M. Pearson Sr. and Amelia (Poeppel) Pearson. She was a graduate of Grover Cleveland High School, Queens College, and Columbia University Teachers' College.
When World War II ended, as an American Red Cross volunteer, Ethel worked as a dietitian for the U.S. Army in Manila, Philippines. One of her jobs there was to manage food service at the U.S. Army's Roosevelt Club in the war-torn city.
Ethel was a home economics teacher for over twenty years in New York City, at Northwestern Lehigh High School, and-for most of her career-at Palmerton Area High School.
In her retirement, she was a freelance writer, master sewer for her grandchildren, and community volunteer.
Ethel is survived by her daughter Diane Berry and husband Dean of Williamsburg, Virginia; son Steven of Palmerton; granddaughter Melanie Berry of Falls Church, Virginia; grandson Aleck Berry of Williamsburg, Virginia; niece Jane Rose and husband Dennis of Ballston Lake, New York. She was predeceased by her husband, sister Virginia and brother Daniel.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Mahoning Valley Nursing Home for their excellent and loving care of Ethel.
Services will be private. Condolences may be left at Legacy.com.
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Pam Jensen
July 27, 2022
My aunt was a wonderful lady, so gentle and kind to her nieces and nephews. I will remember our times together with great fondness.
Cheryl Herman
July 26, 2022
I worked with Ethel at Palmerton HS in the mid 70's. She was a very sweet woman. So sorry for your loss.
Anna Rossini
July 25, 2022
To the Family of Ethel K. Jensen:
On behalf of the Administration, Faculty and Staff of Queens College, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire family.
May she Rest in Peace,
Diane Berry
July 24, 2022
Jane, so good to hear from you!! Wasn´t that fun running around Columbia Avenue? Great memories of your mom and family, too!!
Grateful
July 24, 2022
Ma´a,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
Jane Lendvay Conley
July 24, 2022
Diane and Steven, so sorry to hear about your Mom. Remember her fondly from our days together on Columbia Avenue and, of course, from PHS. You and yours are in my thoughts and heart.
Diane Berry
July 24, 2022
Thanks, Myke and Vicki! Love to hear your memories of Mom.
Diane Berry
July 24, 2022
Susan, thanks for writing. I remember those days playing together... in the " hedge"room behind your house. Pleasant days with our moms nearby!!
Susan Roberts Bolash
July 23, 2022
Dear Steven and Diane, I am so sorry for your loss! It seems like only yesterday we played together and our mothers watched out the kitchen windows to check on us! Please accept my wishes for only good memories!
Myke Knerr Atwater
July 23, 2022
Mrs Jensen was my first home ec teacher at Northwestern, and my mom, Mary Knerr, succeeded her as Home Ec teacher at NLHS. She taught me how to make an apron. I know my mom stayed in touch with her over the years. My condolences to family as you grieve her loss.
Diane Berry
July 23, 2022
Thank you, Annette and Tessy for your kind words about Mom. They mean so much to us . Mom would have been proud to hear your thoughts!
Vicky Holland
July 23, 2022
My deepest sympathy to the Jensen family. May she RIP
Annette Anthony
July 23, 2022
Mrs.Jensen was my favourite teacher. She was the kindest woman, full of intelligence and grace. Sincere condolences to the family.
Tessy Serfass
July 22, 2022
She was my Home Ex teacher and a wonderful person. I went to school with her daughter Diane
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