Tina Jensen

Christina A. “Tina” Jensen (born September 21, 1962) was a longtime Lincoln resident who built a life around family, work, and quiet devotion to those close to her. A committed employee of the U.S. Postal Service, Tina was part of a community of coworkers who relied on her steady, dependable nature. She raised two children, and her role as a grandmother brought her great joy — her grandchildren were a cherished part of her life.

Tina’s family connections stretched beyond Lincoln; she was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Jack D. and Minnie Maxine (Heggy) Cooper and maintained close ties with siblings and extended family. Colleagues and friends remembered her for a warm, down-to-earth manner and a practical kindness that showed up in everyday moments: helping others at work, supporting family events, and being present for the people she loved.

Her memorial arrangements were handled locally in Lincoln, where friends, family, and coworkers gathered to honor her memory. Those who knew Tina recall a life defined not by headlines but by the small, steady gestures that make a family: being there for children and grandchildren, showing up for coworkers, and offering a consistent presence in her neighborhood.

Tina died in mid-May 2016; public accounts place the discovery of her death in Lincoln on May 15, 2016. While the circumstances reported in news coverage noted a tragic loss that affected several families, what endures in memories and remembrances is Tina’s role as a mother, grandmother, friend, and dedicated postal employee. Her life mattered to many, and those personal ties remain at the heart of how she is remembered.