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BORN
1950
DIED
2011
Terry Jensen Obituary
Terry was born October 12, 1950 in Tremonton, Utah to Betty and Jerald Jensen. The second of 4 children, Terry was often looked to for his knowledge, his advice, and his wise perspective. Terry graduated from Bonneville High School in 1968 and was married to the love of his life, Cathy East Jensen on Valentine's Day in 1969. After 2 short years, the couple welcomed their son, Striker into the world; and, in 1974 welcomed a second son, Skip, to their family.
Drawn by the warm weather, Terry and Cathy moved to Yuma, Arizona in 1994. Terry had an infectious laugh and a quick sense of humor that could light up a room. His heart was pure gold, and he lived his life making everyone around him happy. He had an incredible sense of humor and could crack a joke on cue. Terry could see the good in anyone, and brought out the best in everyone.
Terry had a passion for Harley Davidson motorcycles. Sporting Harley clothing from head to toe, Terry absolutely loved the Yuma H.O.G. Motorcycle Club. Weekends and evenings were spent riding the open roads. He loved his family and enjoyed traveling with them or simply being together as a happy family. Terry was also a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Terry was an owner of Pacesetter Homes of Yuma.
Terry is survived are his wife, Cathy; his son Striker (Paige); granddaughters, Riley Jensen and Kelsey Potts. Son Skip (Nikki); grandsons Hunter Jensen, Colton Bernhardt and Brody Brown; his brothers, Larry and Tim and sister, Sally (Scott) Critchlow.
Terry touched the lives of everyone who came in contact with him and will be deeply missed by all.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 10 a.m. at the LDS Chapel located at 2895 South 8th Avenue in Yuma, Arizona. Please sign the guestbook at www.yumasun.com/obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
for Terry Jensen
Everett Lacy
February 13, 2025
This is a most belated tribute to wonderful man and friend. I worked with Terry on two different occasions in the manufactured home business and learned much from him. RIP friend, you are missed..Everett Lacy
Colleen and Rob Thorpe
June 2, 2011
May you find comfort in the memories of the time you enjoyed with Terry. We had the privilege of knowing Terry only for a short time, but during that period we found him to be a very kind, caring and gentle man with a great sense of humour. He will be greatly missed!
anna raubinger
May 27, 2011
We are very sorry to hear of terry's passing.he was a very good freind and i will miss him.
Chuck Earl
May 21, 2011
Terry came to live with his grandparents during the summer,he Lynn,Earl and I spent many good times swimming in the canal,riding horse,chasing girls all the things teenage boys do.He was a great freind to all of us. Im sure he will be misses by all.My heart goes out to Kathy and family. You will be in my thoughts and prays.
May 20, 2011
Terry, with his wonderful smile, will be truly missed. I will always remember Terry entertaining us with his stories at Laguna Mountain during our Harley weekend. Cindy and Emmett Fox (Yuma, AZ)
May 20, 2011
Terry always greeted us with a ready smile and welcoming attitude. He made us feel included. We were so deeply sorry to hear about his accident. Sympathy to Cathy and the Jensen family.
Wayne and Joan Webb
Manitoba, Canada
Deb & Terry
May 20, 2011
Cathy & Family - Terry will be missed by all who knew him. He was a joy to be around, very entertaining and lighthearted. We will always have fond memories of him. A great man and friend. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Vanessa Champion
May 20, 2011
It has truly been an honor to have worked with Terry. He treated people with respect, told it like it was, & always made you smile, no matter how he was doing that day.
Vanessa Champion
Pacesetter Homes Employee
Doreen Caldwell
May 20, 2011
God blessed us by giving us Terry to work with. He was compassionate, truthful, & cheerfull. A joy to be with.
Doreen Caldwell
Pacesetter Homes Employee
Rudy Molina
May 20, 2011
Mr. Terry will be missed by us all. Always showing much joy and happiness even though he might of been hurting inside. Each day I look up at our doors waiting for Terry to walk through and begin to let us know about his fun bike trip and how much he loves his family.
Rudy Molina
Pacesetter Homes Employee
Lionel & Nikki Clark
May 20, 2011
To Terry's family: We met Terry and Cathy after they had moved to Yuma and enjoyed the times we were able to spend with them over the many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Chris Ransom
May 19, 2011
To Terry's family: So sorry to hear about your loss. You all have been in my thoughts since I heard the news and I send my condolences.
Sincerely
Chuck
May 19, 2011
I am so Thankful for Terry and Cathy for being such amazing people to have my best friend Skip as their son. My heart is with you all and so is my love. Thank you for being an amazing man Terry! Skip is the greatest man ever! Thank you!
David & Terry Ransom
May 19, 2011
To your family from ours. Our love and prayers are with all of you. Though we didn't get to see you as much as we would have liked these past years you have always been in our hearts and thoughts in all Terry's trials. We won't be able to make it to the service, but our thoughts and all our love is with each of you.
David & Terry Ransom, & Family
May 19, 2011
We did not know Terry personally but we appreciate all he did thru his many years of experience to further the cause of the industry. Thank you Terry...our deepest sympathy to his family. Warmest regards, Ivan and Kathryn Hancock, retired; Hancock Enterprises LLC, Ivanho Mobile Home Sales. Safford, Arizona
Dennis Johnson
May 19, 2011
I did not know Terry personally but I can see from the guestbook entries and his obituary that he was a very fine man. I have been a member of the mfg. home industry for over 34 years. Not only has the industry lost a very good man but sociey has lost a good man. Our faith convinces us that Terry lives on in a different stage of life now and he will be with his wife, family and friends again in a coming day. It is this conviction that makes dealing with his passing or any loved ones passing, something we can get through.
Dennis Johnson
Dealers Network, LLC
Ross Wait
May 19, 2011
The world has lost a true gentleman. There could be a nicer person than Terry.
Rob Loomis
May 19, 2011
Terry it was a pleasure working with you for the short time that we did. You were a class act and I always enjoyed visiting with you Cathy on our trips. God speed my friend!
Garr and Pat Weaver
May 19, 2011
Terry and his wife Cathy brought much love and spiritualality into our home as they visited us as home teachers. He has truly left a mark in our lives. Cathy may GOD bless you and your family at this time, We love you.
Ken Anderson
May 19, 2011
Terry was a respected member of our Board of Directors because of his integrity and devotion to his customers. We will miss his strong industry presence and his friendship. Arizona Housing Association
Luie Rothe
May 19, 2011
My last motorcycle ride was with Terry and it was for about 10 hours- cruising all around Yuma in April 2009. Loved his laugh, genuine concern for other's happiness, bowling joke, I could always talk to him just like a big brother. Cathy, I'm only a phone call away and I've been there done that too unfortunately. I know the great support of friends and family.
Cindy Sholly
May 19, 2011
My fondest memories of Terry are as young cousins getting together at our Grandpa's house. I will always remember Terry chasing after the pea wagon as it passed and pulling off a big bunch of pea vines with the pitchfork. Then we all sat out on Grandma's lawn and shelled the peas. We would then have a fantastic lunch and play softball in Aunt Lila's front yard. We have drifted apart as we have gotten older, partly because of geography and partly because of the normal growth process, but the fond memories will always remain close. God bless you all at this difficult time. Cousin Cindy (daughter of Aunt Lois)
Scott & Cheryl Norris
May 19, 2011
Thank you for the joy you brought to everyone you met and the laughter we all enjoyed thanks to your wonderful outlook on life. I will always remember the fun we had together and the humor that you always carried with you. We mourn your loss but will remember you in our hearts.
Mark Moore
May 19, 2011
Met Terry through his son Striker at a Harley Event here in Reno. I've met a zillion people in my life but only one that really stands out, Terry Jensen or "Dudley" as he liked to be referred too. That man could make me laugh just by the way he stood! His wisdom, love for friends and family amazed me. I'm proud to say that Terry is a true friend, though we were together a short time, I had the pleasure of meeting one of the finest men that walked the earth. I will miss him as well as all who came into contact with him. Our hearts are saddened by this loss. To the family, he loved you all so much thank you for sharing him with the rest of us. Fair winds and Following Seas Terry....Mark Moore..aka Skid Mark
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