Obituary Record

Donald E Jensen
Died on 3/13/2019

#2- #1-Omaha World Herald 24 March 2019

Jensen, Donald E. September 21, 1929 - March 13, 2019

Donald E. Jensen, age 89, died March 13, 2019 in Fletcher, NC. Don formerly resided in Hooper, Valley, Cedar Bluffs and Blair, NE. After his retirement he resided in Omaha, NE; Mesa, AZ; and Loveland, CO. Don was born on September 21, 1929 to Peter and Gladys Jensen of Hooper, NE. Shortly after graduating from Hooper High School, he took a job with Omaha Public Power District where he worked until his retirement in 1989. While at OPPD, he had assignments in Valley, Cedar Bluffs and Blair, NE. On October 3, 1948, Don married Maralee A. Sick of Hooper. They had two sons, Roger of Hendersonville, NC; and Ken of Grand Lake, CO. After Maralee's death in 1988, Don married Mary Alice Newkirk of Fremont in 1989. Don and Mary Alice lived for a short time in Omaha, NE, and then in Mesa, AZ, and Loveland, CO. Don enjoyed home construction projects, woodworking and traveling. He was particularly proud of his achievements in reconnecting with his many Danish relatives in the early 2000s. Don was preceded in death by his parents, both of his wives, and a brother and sister. He is survived by his two sons, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. In addition, Don is survived by stepchildren, Diana Larsen of Buena Vista, CO, and James Newkirk of Arlington, NE, and their families. Graveside Services at Hooper Cemetery will be scheduled for later in 2019. Please visit www.mtnviewcremation.com to offer online condolences. Mountain View Cremation & Funeral Care Arden, North Carolina (828) 483-6656

#2-Published in the Fremont Tribune March 23, 2019

September 21, 1929 – March 13, 2019

Donald E. Jensen, age 89, died March 13, 2019 in Fletcher, North Carolina. Don formerly resided in Hooper, Valley, Cedar Bluffs and Blair. After his retirement he resided in Omaha, Mesa, Arizona, and Loveland, Colorado.

Don was born on Sept. 21, 1929, to Peter and Gladys Jensen of Hooper. Shortly after graduating from Hooper High School, he took a job with Omaha Public Power District where he worked until his retirement in 1989. While at OPPD, he had assignments in Valley, Cedar Bluffs and Blair.

On Oct. 3, 1948, Don married Maralee A. Sick of Hooper. They had two sons: Roger of Hendersonville, North Carolina, and Ken of Grand Lake, Colorado. After Maralee’s death in 1988, Don married Mary Alice Newkirk of Fremont in 1989. Don and Mary Alice lived for a short time in Omaha, and then in Mesa and Loveland.

Don enjoyed home construction projects, woodworking and traveling. He was particularly proud of his achievements in re-connecting with his many Danish relatives in the early 2000s.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, both of his wives, and a brother and sister. He is survived by his two sons, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. In addition, Don is survived by stepchildren, Diana Larsen of Buena Vista, Colorado, and James Newkirk of Arlington, Nebraska, and their families.

Graveside services at Hooper Cemetery will be scheduled for later in 2019.

To offer online condolences please visit www.mtnviewcremation.com.

~~~Obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clipping on file at the Blair Public Library, Blair, NE

Printed in the Omaha World Herald on 3/24/2019


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