Gloria Jean Hartvigsen Jensen
Gloria was born on July 14, 1946 and raised in both Santaquin and Spanish Fork, Utah.
She graduated from Spanish Fork high school in May 1964, where she was on the pep team, a twirler and also a cheerleader. She continued her cheerleading career while attending Snow college.
She married Darrall James Jensen on July 14, 1966. Together they had five children: four sons and one daughter that they raised in Salem. They later divorced.
Gloria was an accomplished musician, playing multiple instruments by ear, including the piano, organ, guitar and banjo. She loved traveling and saw many parts of the world with Spain being her favorite.
She was a devoted, mom and grandma who loved family time. She was an incredible cook and fed all who entered her door.
She was warm and welcoming, and a friend to all.
Gloria didn't get sick or have pain out of the ordinary but was suddenly unable to take a deep breath. She was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer and passed away within 20 days on October 28, 2025.
If you were lucky enough to have known her, you loved her.
She was truly an amazing mom, grandma, sister, aunt and friend.
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