Janet L. Jensen Harris, 87, died April 11, 2018.

She was employed at Unisys Corporation, retiring with her husband in 1986. Jan was an active member at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Como Park and a life-long member of the VFW Auxiliary.

She blessed many with her handcrafted afghans, baby blankets, dishtowels and “little girl” cards. She was a collector of teddy bears, tiny tea sets, miniatures and other little treasures.

Jan was preceded in death by her husband, Verl Harris; first husband, Marvin Martens; parents, Myrtle and Fritz Jensen; brothers, Julian and Jerome Jensen; and sister, Jeanette Jensen Brown.

Jan is survived by her daughters, Kathleen Martens (Joe Nohre) Miller and Christine Martens (Peter) Richter; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

A service to celebrate her life was held April 18 at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church. She will be interred at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

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