Dateline: Dalhart, Tx, Melodie Lynn Jensen, 65, died Friday, May 1, 2015 in Amarillo, TX. Melodie Lynn Jensen was born in San Jose, California on July 27, 1949 and died on Friday, May 1, 2015 in Amarillo,Tx. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Lois Griffith. Mrs. Jensen was a retired teacher and teaching was her passion.She is survived by her husband, Christopher S. Jensen and sons, Robert H. Heckman, Palidin M. Gordon,Christopher S. Jensen Jr. and Timothy R. Jensen. Surviving sisters are Carole Harmen, Maudeen West,Kate Korth , brother Garrick Griffith , 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.A private family service will be held at a later time.