Connie Elvene Beeton Jensen

Connie Elvene Beeton was born on May 19, 1934, in Malad City, Idaho to Lola Eliza Petersen Beeton and Lloyd Beeton. At that time, they were farming and living in Holbrook. When it was time for Connie to go to school Connie went to live with her grandmother Zina Petersen in Malad as Lloyd didn’t believe the schools were good enough out in Holbrook. In time her parents moved into Malad, and the family was reunited. By that time, she had a sister Neva Lucille and a brother Sheldon Lloyd.
Connie graduated from Malad City high school in 1952. She went to work for the local grocery store.
She met the man she would marry when she was 13. Gene Jensen’s brother Lynn was remodeling the family home. They did not date until later of course but there must have something that ignited a little flame at that time. Perhaps Gene was waiting for her to grow up.
Connie and Gene were married the day after she turned 21 on May 20, 1955. The lived in Downey for a bit where their first daughter Lynette was born. Their second daughter Roxanna was also born in Downey and finally their son Darin was born in Pocatello where they settled and raised their family.
Connie attended Idaho State Vocational School graduating with a Marketing with Management Degree.
After the passing of Gene in 1983 Connie took a job at The Fabric Store. Sewing was one of the many hobbies she had so this was an enjoyable place for her. She also embroidered, liquid embroidered, crocheted and quilted. But top on the list of enjoyable hobbies for Connie was gardening. She gardened until the year she passed away. She held several callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Most proudly she assisted with the care and restoration of the Ward library.
Connie was the last of her generation having outlived everyone of “The Greatest Generation”. She is survived by her children Lynette (Joe) Gaitan, Roxanna Jensen and Darin Jensen,
Grandchildren Tara Lyn (Chris) Ratto, AJ Gaitan & Evie Brubak, Great grandchildren Mia Ratto, Sophie Ratto and Kalena Ratto.
Connie passed away from heart failure at the home of her daughter Roxanna Jensen with her children nearby. Her children would like to express the greatest of thank yous to SYMBII for the loving attention and care given to Connie during her hospice. Their assistance was invaluable
Friends and family may attend a memorial followed by a graveside service at Horsley Funeral Home in Malad, Id on Monday November 4, 2024 at 12:00 p.m.