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Nancy Jensen

Published January 12, 2014

Nancy Kelly Jensen died Feb. 12, 2014, at the age of 70.

She was born Nov. 4, 1943, in Santa Barbara, Calif., to Joseph and Kathryn Kelley. An active pilot who loved to fly, she was a volunteer in aviation education and a founder of Big World Flight for Education. She was a longtime member and governor of the 99s, the International Organization of Women Pilots.

She is survived by husband Tom Jensen of Auburn, Wash.; son Steve Jensen and wife Kim of Fraser, Colo.; daughter Patty Wood and husband Brian of Kelso, Wash.; and six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by brother Terry Kelley.

She will be laid to rest at Goleta Cemetery in Goleta, Calif. A celebration of her life will take place at a later date.

Remembrances can be made to the American Cancer Society, 728 134th St. S.W. #101, Everett, Wash. 98204.

Arrangements are by Weeks’ Enumclaw Funeral Home. All may sign the online guest book at www.weeksfuneralhomes.com.