Council Bluffs, Iowa
Bruce T. Jensen, age 78, of Treynor, Iowa, passed away July 31, 2012.
He was born August 6, 1933, in Harlan, Iowa, to the late Jens and Helen (Christensen) Jensen. Bruce had worked for the Postal Service for many years retiring in 1995. He then worked the last 11 years at Manawa State Park.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan; granddaughter, Jennifer; siblings, Mildred, Wayne, June and Richard.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Ruth (Hollinger) Jensen, to whom he married January 18, 1952; daughter, Criss Jensen and longtime friend, Peggy Fields; sons and daughters-in-law, Rodney and Sharon Jensen, Randy and Sandra Jensen, Roger and Jeri Jensen; sister, Grace McNabb; brothers, Earl Jensen and Norman Jensen (MaryJo); 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren a host of other family and friends. Visitation is Friday, 5 to 7 p.m., at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Funeral service is Saturday, 10 a.m., at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Cedar Lawn Cemetery. The family will be directing memorials to specific ministries at Crossroads Baptist Church of Apache Junction, Ariz.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Nonpareil.
Ruth and family,
I have such wonderful memories of you and Bruce from years ago (50's & 60's) when you and Bruce were youth leaders at 7th ave and Valley View. You were both so kind and gracious to all of us and back then we were one bunch of rowdy and difficult kids, but never an unkind word from either of you. Blessings to you and we will all look forward to seeing Bruce again one day.
Robert "Bobby" Malick
Robert Maick
August 08, 2012 | Northridge, CA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We shall remember his genuine smile and friendship whenever we would see you. May the Lord of all comfort grant you peace. In His Grip
Pat and Wendy Campbell
August 05, 2012
So sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family during this time.
Marlene Lowman
August 04, 2012 | Des Moines, IA
It's been many years since Valley View. So sorry to hear of his passing. God bless your family at this time. Patty (Herbranson) Lainson
Patricia Lainson
August 04, 2012 | Council Bluffs, IA
So thankful I was able to 'be there' via the webcam. Sending all of the family my love
Kim Hollinger-Franklin
August 04, 2012 | Bellflower, CA
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Peggy French Johnston
August 03, 2012 | Treynor, IA
May God comfort you all in your time of sorrow. What a great man Bruce was.
Dan Boone
August 03, 2012 | Glenwood, IA
Dear Roger and family, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Sis and Dick Gittins
August 03, 2012 | Council Bluffs, IA
I have only the fondest childhood memories of Bruce--always quiet, kind and considerate. Sadly for us all, this angel has been taken home. My thoughts and prayers go out to Ruth and their family.
Chris Woods
August 03, 2012 | Fremont, NE