Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend Sharon Mae Drysdale Jensen earned her angel wings as she left this earth Friday, March 18, 2022. She fought a 3 ½ year valiant fight with grace, from myelodysplastic syndrome, a rare form of leukemia. She never complained or gave up.
Sharon was born June 28, 1943, in Ogden, Utah, to Raymond and Viola Drysdale. She married J Ward Spendlove on June 9, 1962, later divorced. From this union came her three children, whom she loved very much. She later married Jim Jensen on April 5, 2006, in the Salt Lake Temple. They spent 16 wonderful years together.
Sharon retired as a court clerk for the 3rd District Court of the State of Utah. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many positions through out her life. Her favorite thing in life was her family. Anytime she could be with them, whether it be dinners, dance recitals, ball games, or holidays. She loved lunch with her lady friends and planning and going to her class reunions. Sharon and Jim loved to go on road trips to the mountains, or across the United States. They also love church history tours. One of her favorite places to go was Yellowstone National Park. Sharon and Jim were always together wherever they went. She loved to eat just about anything, and she loved eating out. Her favorite thing to eat was popcorn with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on it. She loved all kinds of animals and has a special love for hummingbirds. She loved lights of every kind — Christmas, Fourth of July, and twinkle lights inside and outside the house. Jim has to have the largest supply of batteries in town to keep all her lights twinkling. She could decorate anything; she had that special touch. Anyone who knew her knew she would always have a baggy or two with an assortment of candies in her purse, never leaving home without it. Sharon had a kind heart and a positive attitude; she loved everyone unconditionally.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law Sam Anderson, and grandson Colton Spendlove.
She is survived by her loving husband Jim; her children Terri (Mike) Garrard, Russell (Emily) Spendlove, Robert (Danna) Spendlove, Jamie (John) Karabatsos, and Mike (Marjie) Jensen; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; her sisters Shirlee Anderson (Knoxville, Tennessee), Judi (Jim) Niderost (Kaysville, Utah); and brother Fred (Jean) Drysdale, (Ogden, Utah).
A viewing will be held Thursday, March 24, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Tate Mortuary. Funeral service will be held Friday, March 25, at 11 a.m., with a viewing prior from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., at the LDS church, 180 S. Coleman, Tooele.
Jim and the family would especially like to thank Dr. Shami and his wonderful staff at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, and the loving and caring people in the infusion centers at the Huntsman Hospital.