It is with deep gratitude that we celebrate and honor the life of our Board Chair, the Reverend Carol Jensen. Reverend Jensen was a founding board member since June 2011, a total of 14 years. Before that, she was also on the board of the Lutheran Public Policy Office for many years and helped guide the merger with the WA Association of Churches to create FAN. In the time that I had the honor of working with her, I experienced her passion, strength, compassion, and love for others. I trust that the Divine has welcomed her home.
We share the blessings and faithful sentiments of our board members, with whom Rev. Jensen served alongside for many years, in pursuit of social justice and democracy in the state of Washington.
- "From stardust you came and into stardust you shall return." Carol has changed this Creation for the better through her love and thirst for justice, equity, and inclusion. The results of her efforts endure. She now returns to the Love Creation of this universe, having made all things better than how she found them. May we carry on with the same tireless devotion in her memory.
- As a Muslim, I believe that every soul returns to its Creator, and I pray that Carol is granted eternal peace and rest in God’s loving embrace. In our Islamic tradition, we are taught that those who strive for justice, kindness, and unity among people are honored in the hereafter, and Carol exemplified these virtues in every way. May her memory continue to inspire us to work together with humility and hope, and may we find comfort in the legacy of love and service she leaves behind.
- Baruch Dayan HaMet - Blessed is God, the Judge of Truth. May she find rest and comfort amongst the most righteous.
May we, the staff and board members of Faith Action Network, continue to pursue justice and the common good with the same fire, strength, and holy love that you modeled for us.
Rest in Power,
Joyce del Rosario, PhD
Executive Director
Faith Action Network
For those who knew Carol and would like to celebrate her life and legacy, please join us in celebrating her life and passion for justice. Details of the service are below.
Celebrating the Life of Carol Ann Jensen
Thursday, August 14, 2025, Carol's 77th Birthday
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 215 Mukilteo Blvd, Everett, WA
1:30pm, Parade honoring Carol's social justice work
Park at or near the church building and walk to the rally location (map attached; 0.7-mile walk on Olympic Blvd, mild grade, scenic overlook to church building). We will begin the parade at 1:30pm, but late arrivals or any who do not feel up to walking the full distance can join en route or meet us in the church building. We encourage you to make signs as you would for any social justice march. Please keep messages positive and champion a social justice issue close to your heart or display a word about Carol related to her justice work.
2:00pm, Memorial Service in-building and online
Live stream link https://youtube.com/live/cOrvxkLUlkA
A slideshow of Carol's life in pictures will begin on both the livestream link and in-building at 1:50pm
Following the Memorial Service
In-building reception including food and drink, the slideshow, and an open mic for sharing memories and toasts
Following the reception, for any who are able to continue the celebration
Join Carol’s family at her condo for more intimate pre-concert conversation, food, and drink, or if you prefer go directly to the waterfront for the Eagles Tribute Concert
- 2522 Rucker Ave, Everett; use the keypad to get buzzed in; take the elevator or stairs to the 2ndfloor courtyard.
- Free Eagles Tribute concert at the Port of Everett: 5pm food trucks and beer garden, 6:30-8:30pm concert, 9pm lights out.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Safe Streets Flex Fund for the City of Everett or Faith Action Network.
*Gifts to FAN made in Carol’s honor will be set aside as a memorial fund for a future project in her honor. | 
