Lenord A Jensen Obituary (1930 - 2014)

Lenord Jensen BRIGHAM CITY -Lenord A Jensen passed away Sunday, May 4, 2014, in the George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home from natural causes having suffered from Alzheimer's Disease for many years. His wife of sixty years, Marian Jensen, was by his side as were some of his children. Born September 26, 1930, in Smoot, Wyoming, he had eleven siblings, all of whom preceded him in death. His family moved to Pocatello, ID when he was 12, where he lived until he joined the Navy at age 17. While stationed at Monterey, CA, at the age of 23, he met and married his eternal companion, Marian Mable Dams. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple. His life was filled with service to his family of seven children. He was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served twice as a Bishop, twice as a Branch President, as a High Council Member, and as a Scout Master. Following his retirement from the Navy, he worked for Civil Service until he retired 1983. He later served two missions as a temple worker with his wife in the Orlando, Florida Temple. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 2008 and Marian lovingly cared for him, making multiple trips daily to the care center when she could no longer care for him at home. The family expresses great appreciation for the wonderful staff of George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home who cared for him so lovingly for almost five years. He loved to play the guitar and sing with his beloved wife. Golfing was a favorite past time with his sons. His daughters were his pride and joy and he loved all the children and grandchildren. He created many beautiful things with wood and helped build several houses. He traveled many places with the Navy and enjoyed visiting family in different locations from Florida to Vancouver Island, Canada. He is survived by his wife and seven children: Vicki (John) Chappell, of Middleburg, FL; Tommy (Minty) Jensen, of Orange Park, FL; Marty (Lynette, Nancy Jo-deceased) Jensen, of Ogden, UT; Lenanne (Thomas-deceased) Harmon, of Orange Park, FL; Bruce (Angela) Jensen, of Brigham City, UT; Kristina Oreskovich, of Orange Park, FL; and Kirsten (Cody) Locascio, of Brigham City, UT. He has 30 grandchildren, 3 of whom preceded him in death. He will soon have a total of 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be Friday, May 9, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Brigham City Central Ward, 506 S. 200 E., Brigham City, Utah. Friends may call Thursday, 6:00-8:00 pm at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City and Friday from 10:00-10:40 am at the church. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery with Military Honors accorded. VisitationBrigham City Central Ward 506 South 200 East Brigham City, UT May 8, 2014 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceBrigham City Central Ward Chapel 506 South 200 East Brigham City, UT 84302 May 9, 2014 11:00 AM CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery 325 South 300 East Brigham City, Utah 84302 May 9, 2014