Donna Jensen

On March 13, 2023 Donna Jensen passed away at the age of 81, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Donna was born on October 23, 1941 in Santa Rosa, CA to Lester and Ruth Gouldsmith, she was the oldest of four children.

Donna and her husband Cleavon, met in St. George, UT and they married on March 28, 1959. They started a family soon after. Donna and Cleavon lived in a few different states before ultimately ending up in Utah and had 6 children along the way, 5 daughters and 1 son.

Donna was a devoted Mother and once her kids were all in school, she started working at the elementary school they attended.  Donna was a leader in everything she did, she was the PTA President for many years and headed up the Community Improvement Council where she helped raise a lot of money for her community.

Once Donna’s kids were out of school, she went to work for Matrix Marketing and almost immediately moved into a Supervisor position and work there until she retired.

Donna was such a positive person and she loved everyone. She always taught us the importance of family.

Donna is preceded in death by, daughter Stephanie Sorensen, son Delshane Jensen, grandson Jerrod Jensen, sister Virginia Anderson and parents Lester Gouldsmith and Ruth Johnson.

Donna is survived by her husband, Cleavon Jensen, her children: Becky (Jim) Geis, Vicky Jensen, Jamie Morris and Nichelle Valdez as well as 8 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Donna is also survived by sister Millie Warren and brother Marshall Gouldsmith.

A Celebration of Donna’s life will be held, Saturday, March 18, 2023, from 1 pm – 3 pm at Plain City Hall, 4160 W 2200 N Plain City, Ut.