Marguerite “Marge” Jensen Foster, age 87, of Miles City formerly of Williston, ND passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at the Friendship Villa Care Center in Miles City.
Marge was born in Williston, ND on February 25, 1926; the daughter of Evald & Elenora (Sandaker) Thomson. She grew up and attended school in Williston. In January of 1942, she married Alfred Jensen in Williston, ND. To this marriage they had seven children: Betty, Bill, Karen, Barbara, Patricia, Lori, and Mary Jo. Alfred passed away in April of 1959. Marge continued to stay in Williston and worked at JCPenneys for several years. In September of 1966 she married Robert “Bob” Foster. Bob was in the cattle buying business which allowed them to do a lot of traveling together. They did numerous camping and fishing trips to both Canada and Alaska. Bob passed away in November of 2007 and shortly thereafter, Marge moved to Miles City where she made it her home until the time of her passing with family by her side.
Marge was a member of the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Williston, ND and attended Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles City, MT. Some of Marge’s enjoyments included: camping, fishing, antique dealing, decorating, reading books and spending time with her family.
Marge is survived by her five daughters: Betty (David) Bean of Miles City, MT; Karen Putnam of Medora, ND; Barbara (Gary) Rasmusson of Donnybrook, ND; Patricia (Patrick) Collins of Shoshoni, WY and Mary Jo Oster of Williston, ND. Marge is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Evald & Elenora Thomson; her husbands Alfred Jensen and Robert Foster; two children: Bill Jensen and Lori Scholl; her grandchildren: Vicky Bean, Michael Bean, Richard Bean, Bradly Rasmusson and Erin Jensen; and two great grandchildren William Jensen and Darren Collins.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 14, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. (MST) at Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles City, MT. Interment will follow on Friday at 4:30 p.m. (CST) at the Hillside Cemetery in Williston, ND. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the services. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Mike & Judy Toennis Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Judy Anderson says
Marge & her family have been connected to our family for years & years. Marge & my mother & father, Jeanette & Ernie, had been childhood friends since about the age of 3. My parents especially liked “crashing” the Jensen reunions throughout the years. We always had such a good time together! There are so many other sweet memories that come to mind…too many to mention. Marge will be missed so very much by all of us. Just know that you all are in our thoughts & prayers always. You have truly lost a very special person in your lives. God be with you all.
Lindsey Johnson says
Mary Jo and family~
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I remember when Marge would come in to see Mary Jo and we would all sit and visit with her. Thinking about you all.
Dennis & Sheryl Stoltz says
Betty and Family
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Dennis & Sheryl Stoltz
Jerry & Donna says
Betty, Dave and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, I really enjoyed your mom’s sense of humor. I sure there will be alot of laughter with good memories in days to come.
Donna & Jerry
Ernest and Esther Nelson says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you , Betty and Dave.
May God be your comfort and strength !
Ern and Esther
Kevin, Lori & Louise Donnelly says
We are sorry to here of your lose. Our prayers are with all of you. She enter our lives with her stay at Cottonwood Care Home. I am thankful of the time we had with her.
May God touch all of you in your time sorrow.
Kevin, Lori & Louise Donnelly
Mark and Jody Tofte says
Mary Jo,
We just now heard and were out of town about your mothers passing, so sorry for your loss.
May she rest in peace. Mark and Jody
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family of Marguerite Jensen Foster – May you find comfort in your loving memories, beautiful pictures and in recalling the many talents of Mrs. Foster. It was not the Creator’s purpose that mankind suffer and die (Romans 5:12). God has promised that a time will come when no one will say “I am sick” (Isaiah 33:24). In the Bible we are promised the resurrection of dear family members and friends that we have lost (John 5:28, 29). I hope you are comforted by Bible promises of a hopeful future (John 17:3).