1938
Larry
2016
Larry Jensen
September 15, 1938 — October 27, 2016
Larry Jensen
Larry was born September 15, 1938, Murray, Utah the son of Milt and Kate Pierce Jensen. Following years of heart procedures, the plumbing fixes no longer worked and he died on October 27, 2016 of congestive heart failure. He is survived by his wife, Eva. Viewing will be Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 pm, Nov 2, 2016 at the Cobble Creek Ward, 8150 Grizzly Way, West Jordan, Utah. Funeral for family members to be held at Mountain View Memorial Estates.
A longtime Utah resident, except for temporary absences, he was especially proud to be a Jordan Beetdigger. Later attending BYU High School, after graduation he enrolled in BYU, the only true university. Living in a perfect state for an outdoorsman, he became an expert skier and instructor. A great hunter, he especially enjoyed the hills at Gunnison. As a fisherman he could bring in the big ones anywhere. With golfing he had a love/hate relationship. He occasionally took up other interests, such as growing dahlias.
A hard worker, Larry began setting pins at a bowling alley at age 16. He went on to the automotive field to manage a gas station in Lake Point. He later became a service manager for various dealerships and retired from the Larry Miller Group. Larry became a world traveler when his success earned him annual free trips to Europe. These tours ended in 2000 when Larry and Eva went on their first cruise. This became their favorite way to vacation. The one to Alaska that included fishing became a highlight and this year they enjoyed one last voyage to the Mexican Rivera.
As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints became a seventy and later a high priest. Larry held many positions, the last as Assistant Ward Clerk, first at the ward level and then at Cobble Creek Stake. An ordinance worker of many years he began serving at Jordan River, then at the Oquirrh Mountain Temple.
Proceeded in death by his parents; brother, Lieutenant Colonel Jay R. Jensen, a former POW; and his sister, Lorna Spencer. Survived by his dear sister and friend, Carla; his children, Larry, Tammy (Will) Baker, Gary, Laurie and Stacy (Kevin) Knight, a stepson Steven, through his first wife, Jerry. Becky (Kory) Torgerson, Lisa (Curtis) Frame and Ami, from his second wife, Dorian. Also survived by too many grandchildren and great-grandchildren for an accurate count. He also counts as brothers, Steve Matz, Chuck Clingman, and his temple brethren.Service Information
Viewing November 2, 2016 at 6:00pm-8:00pm
Cobble Creek Ward, 8150 Grizzly Way, West Jordan, Utah
Larry was born September 15, 1938, Murray, Utah the son of Milt and Kate Pierce Jensen. Following years of heart procedures, the plumbing fixes no longer worked and he died on October 27, 2016 of congestive heart failure. He is survived by his wife, Eva. Viewing will be Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 pm, Nov 2, 2016 at the Cobble Creek Ward, 8150 Grizzly Way, West Jordan, Utah. Funeral for family members to be held at Mountain View Memorial Estates.
A longtime Utah resident, except for temporary absences, he was especially proud to be a Jordan Beetdigger. Later attending BYU High School, after graduation he enrolled in BYU, the only true university. Living in a perfect state for an outdoorsman, he became an expert skier and instructor. A great hunter, he especially enjoyed the hills at Gunnison. As a fisherman he could bring in the big ones anywhere. With golfing he had a love/hate relationship. He occasionally took up other interests, such as growing dahlias.
A hard worker, Larry began setting pins at a bowling alley at age 16. He went on to the automotive field to manage a gas station in Lake Point. He later became a service manager for various dealerships and retired from the Larry Miller Group. Larry became a world traveler when his success earned him annual free trips to Europe. These tours ended in 2000 when Larry and Eva went on their first cruise. This became their favorite way to vacation. The one to Alaska that included fishing became a highlight and this year they enjoyed one last voyage to the Mexican Rivera.
As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints became a seventy and later a high priest. Larry held many positions, the last as Assistant Ward Clerk, first at the ward level and then at Cobble Creek Stake. An ordinance worker of many years he began serving at Jordan River, then at the Oquirrh Mountain Temple.
Proceeded in death by his parents; brother, Lieutenant Colonel Jay R. Jensen, a former POW; and his sister, Lorna Spencer. Survived by his dear sister and friend, Carla; his children, Larry, Tammy (Will) Baker, Gary, Laurie and Stacy (Kevin) Knight, a stepson Steven, through his first wife, Jerry. Becky (Kory) Torgerson, Lisa (Curtis) Frame and Ami, from his second wife, Dorian. Also survived by too many grandchildren and great-grandchildren for an accurate count. He also counts as brothers, Steve Matz, Chuck Clingman, and his temple brethren.Service Information
Viewing November 2, 2016 at 6:00pm-8:00pm
Cobble Creek Ward, 8150 Grizzly Way, West Jordan, Utah
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