Kaylynn "Kay" Grimm Jensen

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kaylynn Grimm Jensen but more importantly, with hearts full of gratitude for the life of Kaylynn.

Kaylynn (Kay) Grimm Jensen passed away April 9, 2026, six days before her 69th birthday, at Rocky Mountain Care Cottage on Vine, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Kaylynn was born on April 15, 1957, in Salt Lake City, to Leonard Grimm and Marilyn Marshall. Kaylynn was the only girl and the oldest of 5 children. Known to her family as Kaylynn but to her friends as Kay.

Kay’s life was an example of faith, humility and dedication to family and friends.

Testimony of Jesus Christ

As a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, she married her sweetheart Roger Jensen in the Salt Lake Temple on November 19, 1983.

Kay was a true disciple of Jesus Christ. She talked about the Gospel, rejoiced in the Gospel, and lived it in every thought and action. She lived a life that was a testament of her faith in God. She had a fervent testimony of Jesus Christ and his atonement. She has served faithfully in many callings and service assignments in the church.

Kay has always maintained integrity in her hardships. And has been an example to me of faithful endurance during unexplainable suffering, and by finding faith in God and trusting in his grace.

Kay blessed many lives as a young woman when she served faithfully as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Chris of Latter-Day Saints in the Caracus Venezuela Mission.

In her retirement Kay dedicated her time and efforts by serving thousands of hours of volunteer work for the Church.

Career

Kay had a passion for numbers, logic, and analytics. Most jobs where she worked, she was able to use this passion to support her family. Early in her career she worked in a tax preparation office. Later she worked as a Financial Advisor with American Express and then ended her career as a manager for Verizon.

Hobbies

When Kay was young, she loved Square dancing. She could do-si-do, and Allemande Left with the best of them. Winning several awards and competitions.

Kay always loved crafts. She was an expert in embroidery, crocheting and knitting. When I think of Kay, I think of her with a crochet needle in her hand. She had the capacity to crochet while reading books, talking to someone, and even cleaning her house. With this skill she crafted thousands of award-winning quilts and blankets. She designed and hand-crafted one-of-a-kind blankets and quilts for weddings, for nieces and nephews, friends, and co-workers. With each blanket fashioned especially for the person’s unique interests and style. Her nieces and nephews all have blankets that she made specifically for them. Kay never charged anyone for her labor in designing or creating the blankets. When she was not making blankets specifically designed for someone, she would create blankets and donate them to various charitable organizations. Donating hundreds of blankets to hospitals and other children’s organizations.

Kay was a voracious reader. Reading dozens of books each week. Many while crocheting her blankets. She made good use of the Magna branch of the library.

Kay loved cards and board games. With her passion for numbers, she was a natural, winning and dominating most games that she played.

Selfless Love

Kay was a great daughter. After our father’s passing, she spent many hours in companionship with our mother. She had a special bond with mom, and the two of them could always be found playing games and cards.

Kay was the best Aunt ever. Kay and Roger would frequently have the nieces and nephews over for sleepovers, or for a night out, to Lagoon or on a vacation. After our mother passed away, Kay took over the responsibility of hosting the family Christmas party. The children still talk about the many buckets of gifts that Kay and Roger would have each year for them.

Kay loved Roger. Her true calling was that of a dedicated spouse. She set aside her own wants and needs to ensure Roger’s happiness and comfort. She devoted her life to helping him feel secure, loved, and cared for. She lovingly and unselfishly took care of him and even in her death, made choices and sacrifices based solely upon what was best for him. Bringing to a close a life defined by unwavering love and selfless devotion.

Family

Kaylynn is survived by her husband Roger Ellis Jensen, and by her four brothers: Brent Leonard Grimm (Rolene Grimm), Craig Marshall Grimm (Monica Grimm), Duane Marshall Grimm (Christina Grimm), Earle Marshall Grimm (Lisa Grimm).

Kaylynn is proceeded in death by her parents: Leonard Grimm, Marilynn Marshall Grimm.

Memorial Services

The family of Kay wishes to acknowledge with deep gratitude the care service of Rocky Mountain Care – Cottage on Vine and for the neighbors of Kay and Roger for their expressions of love and kindness shown to her and her family.

Family and friends are invited to gather to honor and celebrate Kaylynn, and a life well lived.

Services will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2026. Viewing will be from 9:00-9:45 am, and the funeral at 10:00 am at Lakeridge 4th Ward. 8059 W 2700 South, Magna Utah 84044.

Interment will be at the Redmond Cemetery, 300 West 500 South, Redmond, Utah 84652