Ralph E. Jensen, age 101, one of Utah's oldest citizens, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 4, 1998.
The following are his words: "My name is Ralph E. Jensen, I was born in Castle Dale, Utah, on September 12, 1896, son of Bishop John Y. And Sarah Nielson Jensen. I've been a cow herder, a farmer, sheep herder, baseball player, World War I soldier, coal miner, road crew worker, auto mechanic, radio repairman, airplane mechanic, fruit farmer, lawn mower mechanic, upholster, artist, gardener and landscaper. I can fix anything but a broken heart. I raised eight children, 31 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. I got sick, I got tired, and I died."
"Survived by his wife, Irene Takis Jensen; his children, Hal (Penny) Jensen, Peggy Ann Clegg, Rosella (Jim) Bouck, LaVon Steur Young, Louise Young, Lee (Kathy) Young, Shirley Lucero, Jay (Diane) Jensen; 29 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, one sister, his son, Gary and two grandchildren.
Funeral services held Wednesday, April 8, 1998 at 1 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary Chapel, 295 North Main where friends may call Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m and Wednesday from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. prior to the services. Interment in the Bountiful City Cemetery.
The following are his words: "My name is Ralph E. Jensen, I was born in Castle Dale, Utah, on September 12, 1896, son of Bishop John Y. And Sarah Nielson Jensen. I've been a cow herder, a farmer, sheep herder, baseball player, World War I soldier, coal miner, road crew worker, auto mechanic, radio repairman, airplane mechanic, fruit farmer, lawn mower mechanic, upholster, artist, gardener and landscaper. I can fix anything but a broken heart. I raised eight children, 31 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. I got sick, I got tired, and I died."
"Survived by his wife, Irene Takis Jensen; his children, Hal (Penny) Jensen, Peggy Ann Clegg, Rosella (Jim) Bouck, LaVon Steur Young, Louise Young, Lee (Kathy) Young, Shirley Lucero, Jay (Diane) Jensen; 29 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, one sister, his son, Gary and two grandchildren.
Funeral services held Wednesday, April 8, 1998 at 1 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary Chapel, 295 North Main where friends may call Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m and Wednesday from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. prior to the services. Interment in the Bountiful City Cemetery.
Ralph E. Jensen, age 101, one of Utah's oldest citizens, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 4, 1998.
The following are his words: "My name is Ralph E. Jensen, I was born in Castle Dale, Utah, on September 12, 1896, son of Bishop John Y. And Sarah Nielson Jensen. I've been a cow herder, a farmer, sheep herder, baseball player, World War I soldier, coal miner, road crew worker, auto mechanic, radio repairman, airplane mechanic, fruit farmer, lawn mower mechanic, upholster, artist, gardener and landscaper. I can fix anything but a broken heart. I raised eight children, 31 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. I got sick, I got tired, and I died."
"Survived by his wife, Irene Takis Jensen; his children, Hal (Penny) Jensen, Peggy Ann Clegg, Rosella (Jim) Bouck, LaVon Steur Young, Louise Young, Lee (Kathy) Young, Shirley Lucero, Jay (Diane) Jensen; 29 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, one sister, his son, Gary and two grandchildren.
Funeral services held Wednesday, April 8, 1998 at 1 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary Chapel, 295 North Main where friends may call Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m and Wednesday from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. prior to the services. Interment in the Bountiful City Cemetery.
The following are his words: "My name is Ralph E. Jensen, I was born in Castle Dale, Utah, on September 12, 1896, son of Bishop John Y. And Sarah Nielson Jensen. I've been a cow herder, a farmer, sheep herder, baseball player, World War I soldier, coal miner, road crew worker, auto mechanic, radio repairman, airplane mechanic, fruit farmer, lawn mower mechanic, upholster, artist, gardener and landscaper. I can fix anything but a broken heart. I raised eight children, 31 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. I got sick, I got tired, and I died."
"Survived by his wife, Irene Takis Jensen; his children, Hal (Penny) Jensen, Peggy Ann Clegg, Rosella (Jim) Bouck, LaVon Steur Young, Louise Young, Lee (Kathy) Young, Shirley Lucero, Jay (Diane) Jensen; 29 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, one sister, his son, Gary and two grandchildren.
Funeral services held Wednesday, April 8, 1998 at 1 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary Chapel, 295 North Main where friends may call Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m and Wednesday from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. prior to the services. Interment in the Bountiful City Cemetery.
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