Jody Hensley Obituary, Spokane, Washington: Beloved Physical Therapist Remembered for Her Compassion and Faith
Jody Louise Hensley, a longtime physical therapist in the Spokane, Washington, area, is being remembered for her compassion, dedication to caring for others and strong Christian faith. She passed away peacefully in Spokane on August 7, 2013, at the age of 61, following a long battle with cancer. Her obituary states that she devoted approximately 30 years to physical therapy and was deeply loved by her family, friends, colleagues and members of her church community. (Spokesman.com)
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Jody Louise Hensley was born on October 17, 1951, in Huntington Park, California, to Howard and Betty Kaessner. She graduated from Downey High School in 1969 and later earned a degree in Physical Science from California State University, Long Beach, in 1974. (Spokesman.com)
Jody went on to build a career in physical therapy spanning approximately three decades. Her obituary describes her as someone known for her love and care for people, qualities that shaped both her professional life and her relationships with those around her.
Outside her career, faith played an important role in Jody’s life. She had a strong devotion to the Bible and her Christian faith. She sang in her church choir and taught children about the Word of God. Her faith remained an important part of how friends and family remembered her. (Spokesman.com)
Jody married John Hensley on December 7, 1991. She is survived by her husband, John, her sister Susan Martin, her brother Mike Kaessner, and many nieces and nephews. Her parents, Howard and Betty Kaessner, preceded her in death. (Spokesman.com)
Jody also enjoyed music, gardening and creative hobbies. She played the flute and piano, sang in the church choir, and enjoyed spinning yarn, knitting and felting. She also loved gardening, road trips and caring for her dogs. (Spokesman.com)
Jody Hensley Cause of Death
According to her published obituary, Jody died peacefully on August 7, 2013, after a long battle with cancer. The obituary does not identify the specific type of cancer. Her family expressed appreciation for the support and care provided by Hospice of Spokane during her illness. (Spokesman.com)
Funeral Service
Funeral services were held on Sunday, August 11, 2013, at Cheney First Church of the Nazarene in Cheney, Washington. Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
The family requested memorial donations to the Cheney Police Chaplain’s Fund. The obituary stated that the funds would support Samaritan’s Purse and Gospel for Asia. (Spokesman.com)
Remembering Jody Hensley
Jody Hensley’s life was defined by service to others, both through her career in physical therapy and through her involvement in her church and community. Her obituary portrays a woman who cared deeply for people, valued her faith and found joy in family, music, animals, gardening and creative activities.
More than a decade after her passing, Jody remains remembered by those who knew her as a caring physical therapist, devoted wife, family member and woman of faith.
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