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Karl was a resident of Norfolk for most of his life and was a 1938 graduate of Maury High School. He enlisted in the USCG and was on active duty until 1946, serving on the USCGC Mendota. He retired from the USCG Reserves after 20 years of service. He was employed with Addington-Beaman Lumber Company, and later with Southern Block and Pipe (Lone Star Industries) until his retirement in 1985.
Karl was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret 'Terry' Jens; and his second wife, Rebecca Jens.
He is survived by a son, Karl Jens III of Virginia Beach; three daughters, Karol Strader and her husband, Clay of Seaford, Kathy Jens of Falls Church, Va., Jerri Jens of Daphne, Ala.; a sister, Daisy Boyd of Eagle Rock, Va.; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 5, 2010, at St. Francis Nursing Center Chapel. The family will gather following the service at the Strader residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Francis Nursing Center, (In memory of Karl Jens Jr.) 4 Ridgewood Parkway Newport News, VA 23606.
Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Daisy oyd
June 10, 2010
I remember you Dad, John, a handsome man. Bobby Ritter was my closest friend growing up.
It is always comforting to hear from old friends, and the sons of old friends. The last friend from Major Avenue would be Bobby Pearson..Karl's and my generation have mostly moved on, but memories are bright and sweet.
You were very thoughtful to write, Our whole family appreciates your note.
Thank you and God bless you.
Karl's sister, Daisy Boyd
Stan Turnbull
June 5, 2010
It was a pleasure to be Mr. Jens' chaplain at the St. Francis Nursing Center. I will not forget his kind and cordial demeanor. May God's grace and strength be with his fine family during this time time of loss.
Chaplain StanleyTurnbull
Rev. John LeGault
June 3, 2010
Karl Jens, Jr. a friend of my Dads on Major Ave, Nor. many years ago. The Jens family was "bigger than life." I remember Karl, Jr. as a younger man in the '50s. He reminded me of a young John Wayne--full of energy. Sympathy to all the family in the passing of a dynamic personality. God bless
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