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August Jenson Obituary
October 9, 1933 - April 12, 2014
Marv Jenson, 80, died on Saturday after a two-year battle with cancer. Marv was born in Salem to Ole and Bertha (Bratton) Jenson. A lifelong resident of Salem, he graduated from Salem High School in 1951. After graduation, he served in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. On July 12, 1975, he married Lorna Harwell in Salem.
Marv was a pressman at the Statesman Journal for 37 years. He built several homes in the Salem area. He was a very active member of the Keizer Elks, Willamette Eagles and American Legion. He took great delight in helping friends and family whenever he could.
Survivors include Lorna Jenson, his wife of 39 years; daughters Corby Miles, Cindey Girall, Tami McGinnis; sons Wayne Jenson and Brian Jenson; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother Clifford Jenson; and sister Pearlie Schmidt. Marv was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and two brothers, and son, David.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 18, at 2 p.m. at Keizer Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Willamette Valley Hospice, Gospel Mission and the Humane Society.
The family gives many thanks to Dr. Pierce and his staff and also to Diane Hughes for their care and compassion.
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April 19, 2014
My condolences to the family.
May the God of comfort give you strength to cope with your loss.
Tom Finney
April 17, 2014
I first met Marv many years ago at the American Legion and at the Keizer Eagles. He and Lorna were always very busy volunteering. It seems like at any function he was always there volunteering, with a smile on his face. I will always be very proud to say that Marv was a friend of mine.
Shirley Rawlinson
April 16, 2014
My deepest sympathies to you Lorna, and family. Marv was such a special person, always with a ready smile and hearty handshake each time we saw him. We were privileged to call him Friend.
Inez Wroten(Fetsch)
April 16, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Staff of Keizer Funeral Chapel
April 15, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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