Jennifer "Jenny" Jean Carlsen 55, of Lakeville Minnesota, passed away on February 24th, 2024. Jenny is preceded in death by her father Wayne Carlsen. She is survived by her loving husband Craig Eckert, mother Nancy Carlsen, and sister Judith Carlsen. Jenny was born April 17, 1969, in Minneapolis, MN. She was a graduate of Lakeville Senior High School and had a Bachelor of Arts in International Business from the University of St. Thomas. She had a successful career in the CPG industry working for Iams, Proctor & Gamble, and Supervalu. Jenny and Craig were married February 14, 2017. Jenny loved animals. She was very happy to grow up on a hobby farm with horses, dogs, cats, and chickens. From a very early age, Jenny was an avid horseback rider for which she excelled at. She and her mom shared the love of horses. They enjoyed traveling and showing American Saddlebred horses. Jenny and her horses won many awards. Jenny was an outdoorswoman. She grew up taking fishing trips, to the Gunflint Trail, with her family. Jenny loved fishing, with Craig and the dogs, off the dock of their home in Mound, MN. Jenny was creative. She sent handmade Christmas cards and painted picture frames and pottery. She was also a great baker and cook. Jenny will be deeply missed. She had a heart of gold. She left us far too soon. She will rest in peace at Lakewood Cemetery Memorial Mausoleum. Arrangements for a celebration of life will be made at a later date.

Published on March 4, 2024