Billy Nephi Jensen

BILLY NEPHI JENSEN

In loving memory of our Father, Billy Nephi Jensen, who passed on from this life February 15, 2004 to be reunited in heaven with our Mother, Marilyn Carter Jensen, who preceded him in death on March 28, 1989. Billy and Marilyn were married for 37 years and were active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple in 1952, and are survived by seven children: Richard Dale Jensen, Cheri Lynne Gatrell, Kelly Niel Jensen, Leland Kent Jensen, Marianne Jensen Davis, Nancy Suzanne Sharp and Billy McKay Jensen. Also survived by sister: Jean Koenig. Billy and Marilynn are survived by 17 grandchildren: Deborah, Elizabeth, Sharon, Caleb, Amanda, Daniel, Joshua, KelliAnn, Misa, Yuki, Stephanie, Tabitha, Zachary, William, Rebecca, Sarah and JoAnna; and for great-grandchildren: Miles, Camron, Adalynne, and Jaimon. Preceded in death by sister, Lorey Tyner, brother, Mondell Jensen and granddaughter, Angela Jensen.
After Marilyn's death, Billy married Carol Johnson. They were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple and have been married for the past 14 years. Billy is also survived by Carol's four children: Ramon Campbell, Nancy Hall, Cheryl Ann Campbell, Peggy Brown and Mary Dalton. Additionally there are 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Carol's son Richard Campbell and granddaughter, Marcia Watkins preceded him in death. Carol has been by his side during his worsening affliction with Parkinson's disease. For the love and companionship she provided our Father, we are eternally grateful.
Billy served in both the Army and Air Force having been awarded a silver star, a bronze star and three purple hearts for extraordinary acts of bravery during the Korean War.
He retired from the Air Force with an honorable discharge after more than 20 years of service. Billy served an additional 20 years as a law enforcement officer in Brigham City, Utah and has served in numerous callings in the LDS Church, including Branch President, a church Service Mission in Keflavik, Iceland and many years in Scouting leadership positions. He held his private Pilot's license and was the Commander of the Golden Spike Squadron Civil Air Patrol for 10 Years. He earned a B.A. degree from Weber Sate College while rearing his family. Billy and Marilyn were foster parents for abused and neglected infants and children for many years.
Friends may call on Friday, February 20, 2004 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City and Saturday, from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at the Brigham City 10th Ward, 145 W. 5th S., Brigham City.
Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the Brigham City 10th Ward Chapel.
Interment will be at the Brigham City Cemetery.
We will miss you Dad. We are still learning the lessons of great sacrifice you have so willingly made for your family and nation. You will be forever in our hearts.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City
205 South 100 East
Brigham City, UT 84302
February 20, 2004
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery
325 South 300 East
Brigham City, Utah 84302
February 20, 2004

ServiceBrigham City 10th Ward Chapel
145 West 500 South
Brigham City, UT
February 21, 2004
11:00 AM