Funeral services will take place on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 11:00 AM (Mountain).
Concordia Lutheran Church
Kadoka, South Dakota
of Rapid City, formerly of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Fountain Springs Healthcare in Rapid City at the age of 82
Katherine Alyce Jensen, better known as “Kay” by her family and friends, was born November 28, 1935, in New Underwood, South Dakota to William and Hazel (Hopkins) Norton.
Grew up on a ranch north of Kadoka, and attended Kadoka High School, graduating in 1953. She then attended Black Hills Normal in Spearfish, where she attained her BS degree in Education. She then taught in Riverton, Wyoming. It was there she met Glen Jensen on a blind date. Although Glen showed up late, she forgave him, and they were married.
They moved to Casper, Wyoming where she taught third grade. They then moved to her parent’s ranch north of Kadoka. She taught in Philip for two years, before teaching in Kadoka. She remained in Kadoka until retiring after 39 years of teaching. During her time of teaching, she was able to earn two different Master’s Degree at Black Hills State College. In addition to teaching 5th grade in Kadoka, she taught nights at Eagle Nest College in Wanblee for 20 years.
Kay loved to spend time with her family, and cherished the time she had with her children and grandchildren. She was an avid reader, and a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church.
Grateful for having shared her life include her husband Glen of Rapid City; two daughters Shawn Pahlke and her husband Daniel of Rapid City; and Shivaun Williams and her husband Steve of Norris; four grandchildren Key Addison, Royal Addison, Benjamin Pahlke and Samuel Pahlke; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Kay was preceded in death by her parents and a brother William Richie as an infant in 1939.
Cards and memorials may be sent to 13383 7th Cavalry Rd. Rapid City, SD 57702.
A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Kadoka.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 10, at Concordia Lutheran Church.
Private family interment will be held at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.
VISITATION
Wednesday, May 9 - 5-7 p.m.
Concordia Lutheran Church
Kadoka, South Dakota
FUNERAL SERVICE
Thursday, May 10, 2018 - 11:00 a.m.
Concordia Lutheran Church
Kadoka, South Dakota
CLERGY
Pastor Ken Graupmann
MUSIC
Randi Oyan - Pianist
Congregational Hymns
“Amazing Grace”
“How Great Thou Art”
USHERS
Bob Fugate - Veryl Prokop - Grant Patterson
PALLBEARERS
Daniel Pahlke - Steve Williams - Key Addison
Royal Addison - Benjamin Pahlke - Samuel Pahlke
PRIVATE FAMILY INTERMENT
Black Hills National Cemetery
Sturgis, South Dakota