Obituary: Royce Edwin Jensen Sr.
Published Times News May 29, 2015
RUPERT • Royce Edwin Jensen Sr., 76, of Rupert, passed away Monday, May 25, 2015, of natural causes.
Royce was born Nov. 7, 1938, in Rupert, Idaho, to Harvey A. Jensen and Evelyn V. Jensen. Royce served in the U.S. Army and National Guard for 20-plus years. He also went to Boise State University, where he received a degree in refrigeration and AC. He worked in the meat packing industry throughout his life and owned and operated Jensen Meat Inc. Royce was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed motorcycling and was a member of the Idaho Motorcycle Club and was the president for four years.
Royce is survived by his wife, Nancy Jensen; children, Michael Jensen, Royce Jensen Jr., Mark (Jayne) Jensen, Terry McCann, Trish Mass, Brian Jensen, Dirk (Karen) Jensen, Lorena (Dennis) Hughes, Teresa Kellems, Kim (Adam) Vega and Phillip (Kim) Garcia; 33 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; brothers, Delwyn Jensen and Gene (Ann) Jensen; and sisters, Renee Sanders and Darlene Gray. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister and one grandson.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 1, at the Rupert LDS 1st Ward Chapel. Viewing for family and friends will be held from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at Hansen Mortuary and for one hour prior to the service Monday at the church. Services will conclude with military rites at the Rupert cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.
Published Times News May 29, 2015
RUPERT • Royce Edwin Jensen Sr., 76, of Rupert, passed away Monday, May 25, 2015, of natural causes.
Royce was born Nov. 7, 1938, in Rupert, Idaho, to Harvey A. Jensen and Evelyn V. Jensen. Royce served in the U.S. Army and National Guard for 20-plus years. He also went to Boise State University, where he received a degree in refrigeration and AC. He worked in the meat packing industry throughout his life and owned and operated Jensen Meat Inc. Royce was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed motorcycling and was a member of the Idaho Motorcycle Club and was the president for four years.
Royce is survived by his wife, Nancy Jensen; children, Michael Jensen, Royce Jensen Jr., Mark (Jayne) Jensen, Terry McCann, Trish Mass, Brian Jensen, Dirk (Karen) Jensen, Lorena (Dennis) Hughes, Teresa Kellems, Kim (Adam) Vega and Phillip (Kim) Garcia; 33 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; brothers, Delwyn Jensen and Gene (Ann) Jensen; and sisters, Renee Sanders and Darlene Gray. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister and one grandson.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 1, at the Rupert LDS 1st Ward Chapel. Viewing for family and friends will be held from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at Hansen Mortuary and for one hour prior to the service Monday at the church. Services will conclude with military rites at the Rupert cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.
Obituary: Royce Edwin Jensen Sr.
Published Times News May 29, 2015
RUPERT • Royce Edwin Jensen Sr., 76, of Rupert, passed away Monday, May 25, 2015, of natural causes.
Royce was born Nov. 7, 1938, in Rupert, Idaho, to Harvey A. Jensen and Evelyn V. Jensen. Royce served in the U.S. Army and National Guard for 20-plus years. He also went to Boise State University, where he received a degree in refrigeration and AC. He worked in the meat packing industry throughout his life and owned and operated Jensen Meat Inc. Royce was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed motorcycling and was a member of the Idaho Motorcycle Club and was the president for four years.
Royce is survived by his wife, Nancy Jensen; children, Michael Jensen, Royce Jensen Jr., Mark (Jayne) Jensen, Terry McCann, Trish Mass, Brian Jensen, Dirk (Karen) Jensen, Lorena (Dennis) Hughes, Teresa Kellems, Kim (Adam) Vega and Phillip (Kim) Garcia; 33 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; brothers, Delwyn Jensen and Gene (Ann) Jensen; and sisters, Renee Sanders and Darlene Gray. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister and one grandson.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 1, at the Rupert LDS 1st Ward Chapel. Viewing for family and friends will be held from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at Hansen Mortuary and for one hour prior to the service Monday at the church. Services will conclude with military rites at the Rupert cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.
Published Times News May 29, 2015
RUPERT • Royce Edwin Jensen Sr., 76, of Rupert, passed away Monday, May 25, 2015, of natural causes.
Royce was born Nov. 7, 1938, in Rupert, Idaho, to Harvey A. Jensen and Evelyn V. Jensen. Royce served in the U.S. Army and National Guard for 20-plus years. He also went to Boise State University, where he received a degree in refrigeration and AC. He worked in the meat packing industry throughout his life and owned and operated Jensen Meat Inc. Royce was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed motorcycling and was a member of the Idaho Motorcycle Club and was the president for four years.
Royce is survived by his wife, Nancy Jensen; children, Michael Jensen, Royce Jensen Jr., Mark (Jayne) Jensen, Terry McCann, Trish Mass, Brian Jensen, Dirk (Karen) Jensen, Lorena (Dennis) Hughes, Teresa Kellems, Kim (Adam) Vega and Phillip (Kim) Garcia; 33 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; brothers, Delwyn Jensen and Gene (Ann) Jensen; and sisters, Renee Sanders and Darlene Gray. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister and one grandson.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 1, at the Rupert LDS 1st Ward Chapel. Viewing for family and friends will be held from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at Hansen Mortuary and for one hour prior to the service Monday at the church. Services will conclude with military rites at the Rupert cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.
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