Dearest Jenny,
Your memory shall forever be with us.
Rest in heavenly peace.🌹💐🌹💐
We shall miss you but encouraged by the fact that you are not in pain, and that everything humanly possible was done to save your life but God's divine will prevailed.
Our hearts are sad 😞with sorrow but you will forever be remembered with love. Rest in peace dear sister.💞
Till we meet again.🙏🌹❤️
Terry FF Nairobi club.🙏❤️🙏

Cousin Jim, you have my sincerest condolences. What a remarkable life Jennifer had.  Suzanne and I were also frequent travelers, to many of the same places. We probably walked past each other somewhere on the other side of the Earth.  I hope that you, Bob and I can find a way to get together. Very best,  Dan (Allred)

Jennifer was one of the strongest, most determined women I’ve ever met. She was always the first to speak her mind, always clear in her opinions, and always willing to stand up for what was right.
I met her 27 years ago when I was a brand new teacher. Her confidence inspired me to learn not only to stand up for myself more, but eventually to follow her into becoming a National Board Certified Teacher.
I have battled cancer twice, and both times Jennifer appeared at my door with meals, comfort and words of support. She really did know how to lift people up when they were at their lowest. I am lucky to have known and worked with her.
JoAnne Brown
Olympus Jr. High

We got to know Jennifer over the 10 years we have been in Friendship Force. She could be counted on to exercise thoughtful leadership and she always had a sage word on situations for which we were uncertain. She was a dynamic personality, volunteered often and had a strong interest in the wider world. We very much enjoyed going on  Friendship Force trips that she led and she will be remembered as a person who through her leadership has made Friendship Force Utah a growing and welcoming club.
	On a more personal note, we will miss her dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jim, Kerri and her extended family.

Jeanne and Marv

Dear Family and Friends of Jennifer,

I knew Jennifer through her volunteer work with Friendship Force International. I am on staff and have worked with her for years over email and phone. In 2018 I had the privilege of meeting her face-to-face in Sacramento at the West Coast Super Regional meeting of FF clubs. She and I communicated somewhat regularly by phone, email and google chat - she is the only club leader who used google chat to contact me and I will miss those pop-up chats from her. 

The world is better because of Jennifer and for that I know you all are proud. My thoughts are with you as you navigate this time of celebrating her life and grieving her departure. 

In friendship,

Allison Lindsey

I had the pleasure of meeting Jennifer while at the international conference for Friendship Force.  During that time, I learned she was traveling to Tanzania.  As our Friendship Force club was planning a similar journey in October, I asked for her assistance.  

She shared so much of her experience in Africa I felt as if I traveled with her.  She was an extraordinary person and I am sorry for the loss to her family and to the Utah Friendship Force.

D.T.
Friendship Force of Charlotte

Jennifer was a reliable friend and a good travel companion.  We camped all over the West!  She also brought food and homemade bread to us after my knee surgery; she was a great cook!  She loved buying jewelry and rugs and art; probably has an amazing collection!  She was very proud of her 2 children and enjoyed spending time with them and their spouses.  Her 4 grandchildren were the apples of her eyes!  She brought them to my home to swim every summer and, I think, snuck them some fast food on their way home!  She didn't suffer fools, and didn't suffer me when I was foolish.  For example, I once tried to persuade her to go with me and other friends to a "stupid" movie ("an Indecent Proposal").  She simply said, "Why would I want to see a  "stupid" movie?"  She didn't go, and it was.  She had the best phone voice ever...she could've handled any irate customer anywhere with her soothing voice!  I will miss her terribly, as will Jim, Jack, Katie, Taven, Adora, Loic, and Elin.

I met Jennifer fifty years ago at Timpanogos Canyon when Rog brought me west to meet the family. That was the beginning of many fond memories of Jennifer’s hearty and infectious laugh, and all the Jensen family adventures. We shared a love of travel from the beginning. Very early on she established her generosity by lending me her brand new yellow boots and matching skis when I had never even seen a ski resort before. They and I were never the same.
	It remains for those of us left behind to comfort each other. Especially to Jim, Kerri, and Roger who started this journey with Jennifer so very long ago, I offer great affection.  Our contemporaries hold a special place in our hearts, and missing them can feel like an amputation. 
	Memory sustains us, and I remember a lot of laughter and good will, producing a generation of wonderfully smart kids, and much food and drink. I am grateful for all that was shared with me, especially getting me the opportunity to meet Rachel Maddow. I never thanked you enough for that, Jennifer. I’ll do so when I find you on the other side. I know you are enjoying your new neighborhood. I’ll just listen for your laughter. Bon voyage, Madame Toute Rouge.

Dear Jim and the FF Utah Club,

Our deepest condolences to you and your club on the passing of Jennifer. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Sincerely,
FF Iringa Club

Here's a list of locations we camped with Jennifer and Jim over the past 40 years, in no certain order.  These at least we remember:

Monte Christo-- her favorite as a little girl
Great Basin National Park
Amasa Valley West Desert Gold panning
Topaz Mountain (camping near a dead sheep)
The Rock Corral near Milford
Sunstone Knoll near Delta
Temple Mountain 
Valley of the Gods (Jennifer never liked the windy days)
Dugway Geode Beds
Stansbury Island with a telescope
Lucin Sun Tunnels (there's no place to hide)
Calf Creek Falls/Escalante/ Moqui Marble beds
Devil's Tower, (watched Close Encounters) Little Bighorn/ Ft. Benton/Cody/Yellowstone
Teasdale Cabin/ Capitol Reef
Pack Creek Ranch for Thanksgiving, Moab Folk Festival and Colorado River dinner and light show for her 70th birthday
Christmas Meadows and Sulphur Campgrounds, High Unitas
...and probably more.

Jay and Eileen Vestal

I spent today getting our pool ready for summer.  Going to miss visits from "Jenny" bringing her grandkids to swim (and serving them treats behind their parent's backs).

The pool will always be open for Jack and for Katie's kids.  Maybe grandpa can continue Jennifer's tradition.

Eileen and Jay Vestal

Jim and family, our hearts go out to you. What an amazing woman Jennifer was. I remember once in the old Sunday school class when the discussion that day was centered around the men and how they felt about certain things. As was often the case. the women in the class were dominating the conversation and Jennifer thought that was absolutely wrong and she said something to the effect- “Why don’t we let the men talk?”- and said with authority and not just a little indignation.  She was always like that. Speaking up for others when most people would just think it and stay quiet. She will be sorely missed. 

Larry and Dianne Montgomery

Our sincere condolences to Jim and family. Jennifer made a difference and a contribution to so much in her life.
From a personal standpoint, one of the most beautiful, proud moments for us was listening to her beautiful fluent French introductions of our group in Guadeloupe. She was a true ambassador and we always remember that moment.

Kris and Keith Hill

I will never forget the time I spent with Jennifer in Zanzibar. She had booked a hotel in old Zanzibar with a lot of character and our room was four and a half flights of stairs up. 
Jennifer was such a trooper and never complained about climbing those stairs several times a day even though I know that it was difficult for her. I will miss her. 
Judy Cohen

Jennifer was my sister and my best friend. It’s true her’s was a life well lived. Even still I will miss her forever.

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Jennifer Jensen Allred

18 July, 1948 – 31 May, 2024

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