Becky Jensen

Becky Lee Jensen, the daughter of Dr. Donald and Dorothy (Dare) Benge, was born December 2, 1954, at Clinton, IA. She graduated from Hampton High School in 1973 and continued her education in nursing home administration at DMACC in Ankeny. Becky began working for ABCM Corporation in Hampton in 1972. The past thirty years she had served as Administrator of Westview Care Center in Britt. She also owned and operated an antique shop in Clear Lake for several years. During her time with ABCM, she was named " Administrator of the Year" three times. She was especially proud to have Westview Care Center recognized as one of the top facilities in Iowa achieving a record fifteen deficiency free surveys along with being one of three facilities to receive the Governor's Quality of Care twice. Recently, she had received the Governor's Outstanding Iowan Award. Becky enjoyed her acreage south of Britt, flower gardening, camping with Doug in their RV and collecting antiques, especially Coca Cola memorabilia.

She was active in the Iowa State Nursing Home Quality Assurance Group since 1995 and had been a past president of the Coca Cola Collectors Club.


She is survived by her husband and soul mate of 28 years, Doug Jensen, of Britt; son, Peter Jensen of Boone; mother, Dorothy Benge of Hampton; sister, Barb Benge of Hampton; brother-in-law, Steve Jensen and wife, Gay, of Mason City; niece, Kellie Jensen of Mason City; nephew, David Jensen of Mason City; great niece, Olivia Bull of Mason City; best friend, Paula Tyler of Lewisville, TX; her Westview and ABCM family; cherished terriers, Maizey and Tucker and poodle, Regis.

Becky was preceded in death by her father, Dr. Donald Benge; and friends, Murphy and Mackenzie.