Deanna Marie Lamping (Jensen) passed away on April 21st at her home with her two sons, Robert and Gary by her side. Deanna was born July 22nd, 1940 in Sprague, Washington to Julian James Jensen and Vivian Edna Jensen (Isdell). She grew up in Kelso, Washington and graduated from Kelso High School in 1958.
She enrolled at Bernard’s Beauty School in Longview and received her Beauty Operator’s license in 1959. Soon after completing her course she moved to Seattle to be closer to her mom and worked as a beautician at The Bon Marche and various other beauty parlors. She loved the city.
The hustle bustle and always something to do or explore. She married John Lamping in 1962. They moved to Longview, Washington where both Robert and Gary were born.
A few years later she moved back to Seattle where she remained for nearly all her years except for a short stint in Kentucky. She had been struggling with her health for months. She was diagnosed with stage 4 metastasis cancer of unknown primary origin, two weeks before her death.
She never shed a tear. “I have had a good life and I know where I’m going” was her mantra. Deanna is survived by sons Robert (Enna), Gary (Emie), grandchildren Danielle, Mateo, Anthony, and Karl.
Sister Judy Metcalf, brothers Joe Jensen, Norman Jensen, and Steve Jensen. Many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. All whom she loved very much.
Preceded in death by her sister Shirley Nordskog, brothers Jim Jensen, and Julian Jensen. All whom she loved very much. Deanna was a good listener and offered encouragement for difficult situations.
Her staying in contact and checking up on you was her way of showing love and support and trying to have a positive influence, no matter how large or small. I want to thank her friends and family for giving time and love back to Deanna, as that is what she was all about. She had so much love to give.
She was laid to rest next to her mother, Vivian Edna Jensen (Isdell), at Lakeview Cemetery on April 29, 2019. No additional services are planned. She was a country girl that moved to the city.
She loved the city. Before marriage and kids she enjoyed living in the U-District and Capitol Hill. She loved hustle and bustle.
After high school went to Beautician school. Then moved to Seattle and was a hairdresser at the Bon Marche. Later when her kids were raised she started a travelling hairdresser business and also worked at multiple nursing homes.
She really loved working and helping our older people. She was a care taker for 5 elderly people in the 1990’s. Just so caring.
From her notes: I never made a lot of money, but I enjoyed what I did and I made a lot of people happy. I at least could pay my bills so I can’t complain. Self-described social butterfly.
Loved a cup of tea. Second hand rose. She loved the hunt for treasures.
Later in life she curtailed her buying (self control) even though she still enjoyed looking. She loved adventures, exploring and seeing new places. Helped raise her grandsons Mateo and Anthony.
Would stay with them a couple days a week before they started going to school. Took them on many adventures, the zoo, downtown, library, Seattle Center, the park. She probably went to a hundred plus baseball and basketball games.
Pretty much all of them except for those that were hundreds of miles away. One of her biggest joys. She was very proud of their academic success.
They both graduated from college. She wanted to interact with you as much as you were willing. She wasn’t overbearing and always felt people should have their own free will to do as they please.
I want to thank her friends and family for giving time and love back to my mom as that is what she was all about. She had so much love to give. She belonged to multiple bible studies where I understand she was quite the debater.
She loved to learn and had the memory of an elephant. Many different friends groups that would go out for lunch etc. Up until about six months ago she would take the bus downtown on her own.
Walk to the junction in West Seattle. Deanna may be best remembered for her real love for her family and friends. She thought about others before herself.
She was a modest beauty. Classy, sweet, friendly, caring. Sold Avon Self-described social butterfly.
Loved a cup of tea. Second hand rose. She loved the hunt for treasures.
Later in life she curtailed her buying (self control) even though she still enjoyed looking. She loved adventures, exploring and seeing new places. She belonged to multiple bible studies where I understand she was quite the debater.
She loved to learn and had the memory of an elephant. Many different friends groups that would go out for lunch etc. Deanna may be best remembered for her real love for her family and friends.
She thought about others before herself. To all her friends and family: know that she wanted to talk to you on the phone or have you come by in person but she was just too weak. One of her greatest gifts, the gift of caring and sharing with others had been all but taken away from her.
She was loving and sweet all the way to the end. Still had an interest in learning new things and her sense of humor was strong. She hugged me often saying how much she loved me and how thankful she was that I was taking care of her.
I cherished every minute I spent with my mom. I shed plenty of tears. Friends and family, many different groups and individuals.
Everyone can remember Deanna how they want to remember her. She wanted to interact with you as much as you were willing. She wasn’t overbearing and always felt people should have their own free will to do as they please.
Deanna was grateful for all the cards and phone calls she received. To all her friends and family: know that she wanted to talk to you on the phone or have you come by in person but she was just too weak. One of her greatest gifts, the gift of caring and sharing with others had been all but taken away from her.
She was loving and sweet all the way to the end. Still had an interest in learning new things and her sense of humor was strong. She hugged me often saying how much she loved me and how thankful she was that I was taking care of her.
I cherished every minute I spent with my mom. I shed plenty of tears. Friends and family, many different groups and individuals.
Everyone can remember Deanna how they want to remember her. She was laid to rest next to her mom Vivian Edna Jensen (Isdell) at Lake View Cemetery in Seattle on April 29th. I’m Free – Unknown This poem is attributed to various authors and is also known by several different titles Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard his call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I’ve found that peace at the close of the day.
If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My Life’s been full, I savoured much, Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch, Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.
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