Avis Alma Jensen, 85, Flat Rock, passed away on Sunday June 26, 2022 at O.S.F. St. Francis Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born on February 10, 1937 in Wallace, MI, daughter of the late Arthur and Alma (Anderson) Newlin.
Avis is remembered most as the owner of the White Birch Tavern in Flat Rock for over 43 years.
She is survived by three daughters: Faith "Ann" (Jerry) Sebeck, Peggy (Paul Turek) Jensen and Amy (Todd) Constantino, two sisters: Doris Rye and Betty (John) LaPointe, three brothers: Warren (Clara) Newlin, Jerry (Milly) Newlin and Ronald (Ingrid) Newlin, grandchildren: Jamie (Lori) Sebeck, Jeremy (Paula) Sebeck, Dusten (Robin) Nelsen, Ciarra (Kyle) Mattonen, Carlie (Trevor) Mattonen, Marissa Constantino, Skylar Constantino, Conner Constantino and Maddison Constantino, many great-grandchildren, her very special friend of 45 years: Bob Valley, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Avis was preceded in death by her parents, a son: Marty Jensen, one sister: Ethel Berquist and three brothers: Gordon Newlin, Marvin Newlin and Norman Newlin.
A graveside committal service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday June 30, 2022 at the Escanaba Township Cemetery (Flat Rock Cemetery). A celebration of Avis Jensen's life will follow at the White Birch Tavern.
The Allo Coolman Funeral Homes are assisting the Jensen family.
Please visit www.allofh.com to send online condolences to her family.
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"A wonderful Friend you will be sadly missed "
-Sandi Menard Caswell -
"Avis was a beautiful woman with a big heart she will be missed by many. Big hugs to all of her family. Fly high angel."
-Barbara Lueneburg Tolman -
"My sincere sympathies to Annie and family. Avis was a wonderful lady not to mention a great broad. We shared many laughs in the old days at the Buck Inn when she'd stop when in town running her errands. Fly high sista! "
-Debbie Osier -
"Anne I'm so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™"
-Robin Verbrigghe -
"Rest in Peace Avis, she was a fine woman!...Our condolences to the entire family!"
-Gary and Becky Lehman -
"Avis was one of my favorite people. I got to know her when she would come into The Ludington Grill and order Chicken Tenders and fries. Every time! We would see her weekly and sometimes more. She always looked like a million bucks, so classy and sassy. A proud supporter of the Packers with earrings, necklaces and tops showing her green and gold. She understood being a bar owner when we were busy and would wait to put her order in. She was loved by everyone. What a beautiful soul. Sending hugs to her family, you were blessed with the best."
-Barbara Holmberg
