ROYALTON, VT — Phyllis L. Jensen, 86, of Royalton died early Tuesday morning, August 4, 2020 in the Garden Room at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph.
She was born June 11, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY; the daughter of Felix and Laurette (Karga) Bartkowski. She was raised in Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY and moved to Staten Island after she was married. She attended Saint Saviors School of Brooklyn graduating in 1952, and St. Vincent School of Nursing in Staten Island. She married Norman Jensen on November 8, 1958. They moved to Vermont in 1977. Phyllis worked for Gifford Medical Center in many capacities for over 40 years. She enjoyed camping trips to Maine with her Husband.
She is survived by her husband, Norman; daughter Phyllis (Stan) Ford; son, Scott (Tina) Jensen, grandchildren Courtney (Todd) Milo Jr., and Shawn Gray. She leaves behind many family and friends that loved her very much.
She is predeceased by her parents; grandson, Patrick Colby Gray; her brother, Robert & his wife Alma and their daughter Judy; her beloved cousin, Dorothy Krolick and her children, William (Billy) and Barbara.
Calling hours will be held Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from 10:30-Noon at Day Funeral Home. The family will have a Private burial at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center. A contribution in her memory may be made to the Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire (VNH) – 88 Prospect St, White River Jct., VT 05001. Online Condolences may be made in her memory to www.dayfunerals.com. Arrangements are by the Day Funeral Home in Randolph.
The family is grateful to her dedicated caregivers and Visiting Nurse and HOSPICE for Vermont and New Hampshire for their wonderful care and companionship.