Shirley Mae (Ausmus) Jensen
Obituary
Shirley Mae (nee Ausmus) Jensen, aged 89, originally from Watsonville, passed away in Ashland, Oregon on January 24, 2025. Shirley was born on November 15, 1935, in Castroville. Shirley loved her family – first and foremost. She adored family events, camping, music, books and shoe shopping. She was the person around whom the family gathered to hear family stories and create new memories.
Shirley is survived by her children, Catherine Thurner (Ron), Cheryl Unruh and Mike Jensen (Lucy). She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, her brothers Doug, Steve and Paul Ausmus. Her husband Darrell Jensen predeceased her in 2004. Shirley is also survived by her loving cat Mollie.
Services will be held at the Valley Public Cemetery, 2445 East Lake Avenue in Watsonville on April 17, 2025 at 11am, where Shirley will join her beloved Darrell in eternity. Shirley's Celebration of her beautiful life will be held on April 17, 2025 from 12-5pm at the Pajaro Valley Rod and Gun Club, 557 Lakeview Road in Watsonville.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Planned Parenthood or your local women's shelter.
Published in The Pajaronian · March 28, 2025