Ann Jensen, age 91, of Huron, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Avantara Huron. Her visitation, with no family present, will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Welter Funeral Home in Huron with burial to follow at Riverside Cemetery. A Celebration of Life Service with family present will be held in Spring 2021.

Her graveside service will be live-streamed at approx. 1:45 PM on our Facebook page click here https://www.facebook.com/welterfh

Ann Zarifis was born on May 23, 1929 in Redfield, South Dakota to parents Alex and Helen (Humberia) Zarifis. She grew up in Huron, attending Washington and Jefferson grade schools, and graduating from Huron High School.

Ann married Willis Jensen on March 1952 in Sioux City, Iowa. To this union, three children were born, Ron, Richard and Diana. Ann worked at Wagners in Huron for three years before becoming a housewife for 30 years. After moving to Sioux Falls, she was in the jewelry business for two years.

In her early years, she enjoyed gardening and planting flowers on the farm. In her later years she enjoyed her computer and seeing friends and grandkids. She was a member of Warren PIA and Sow Club in Woonsocket.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Helen, and her oldest brother, George.

Grateful for having shared in her life are her children; Ron (Karen) Jensen of Oelrich, SD, Dr. Richard (Marjorie) Jensen of Sioux Falls, and Diana (Paul) Heidgerd of Dallas, TX; 5 grandchildren, Jeremy Jensen, Lindsey (Matt) Boomsma, Ellie (Peter) Nord, Alex Jensen, and Matthew Jensen; 1 great-grandson, Owen Nord; and one brother, Tony (Veta) Zarifis of California.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hope Lutheran Church in Huron.