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I WISH TO SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY. THAT GOD HELPS YOU TO GET THROUGH YOUR MOST DIFFICULT TIMES, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
dorothy meyers
May 29, 2003 | Buffalo, IA
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Dean M. Jensen
BATAVIA, Iowa
- 2002
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BATAVIA, Iowa
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Send FlowersDean M. Jensen, a Quad-Cities rock and roll musician for over 30 years, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002, in a single-vehicle accident near Muscatine, Iowa. A resident of Batavia, Iowa, he was 46. As a lover of life and a devoted father and friend, Dean freely gave of his time, talent and heart to bring happiness into the lives of everyone he met. A 1974 graduate of Davenport Central High School, Dean was a musician from childhood. From his teen years on, he composed, recorded and performed rock music and ballads, performing most recently for many years on keyboard and vocals with the dance band The Spoonbills and in the traveling musical, "Forever Plaid." Earlier bands include Ashram, Lockspeed, Daily Planet, The Cides and Rosebottom. Dean expanded his creative capabilities into Web site design and TV broadcasting by receiving a Digital Media Associate of Science degree from Full Sail Real World Education in Winter Park, Fla., in 1998, and then working as video media producer at Hawthorne Direct in Fairfield, Iowa. Previously, Dean worked at the Rock Island Arsenal and for Family Resources in Davenport. Survivors include former wife, Kathy Ponsetto; former wife, Lori Martin, Batavia, Iowa; son, Aric, and daughter, Amber, Batavia, Iowa; father and stepmother, Jessias Jensen and Jean Waterman Jensen; brothers, sisters and spouses, David and Karen, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Rick, Clinton, Iowa, Beth Cale, Ottumwa, Iowa, Dawn and Fred Wooten, Davenport, Cathy Jensen, Davenport, Steven and Beth, Davenport, and Tony, Nutley, N.J.; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Other survivors include stepbrothers, stepsisters and spouses; Cathy and Jim Hoskins, Brooklyn Park, Minn., Karen and Lorin Daniels, DeWitt, Iowa, Connie Waterman, Naperville, Ill., and Michael and Jane Waterman, Hillsdale, Ill. Dean was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Marie Jensen; his brother, Stephen Douglas Jensen; and his niece, Michelle Jensen. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Services for Dean will be 10 a.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Church, 8th and Marquette streets, Davenport. Memorials can be made to an Educational Fund for his children.
This obituary was originally published in the Quad City Times.
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AS DEANS FATHER , I WANT TO EXTEND A GREAT GRADITUDE OF THANKS FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL SUPPORT THAT EVERYONE HAS SHOWN ME AND MY WIFE AND OUR FAMILIES SINCE DEAN WENT HOME TO BE WITH HIS lORD AND MOTHER. JUST LIKE ALL MY CHILDREN, HE LOVED LIFE AND LOVED IT TO THE FULLEST. HE WILL BE SORELY MISSED, AS WOULD ANY OF MY CHILDREN, IF ANYTHING SHOULD HAPPEN TO THEM. WE WILL LOVE AND MISS HIS PRESENCE, BUT I THANK MY GOD FOR THE 37 YEARS HE LOANED HIM TO US.
JESS JENSEN
December 09, 2002 | ALAMO, TX
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I was saddened to hear of Dean's death and wish to extend my sympathy and prayers to his children and family. I was a childhood friend of Dean's, and remember going to a Johnny Winter concert with him in the early 70's. We had a great time! I've always respected his talent as a muscian and artist. He was so full of life and expressed it through his music. He'll be remembered.
Dr. Stephen Slusher
November 23, 2002 | Ann Arbor, MI
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As Dean's sister, I would like to extend a special thanks for all of the love and support people have shown through this sad time of our lives. Dean is one of eight kids, and each and every one of us has a special place in our family, as which is norm in all families. But Dean was a light because he was so very sensitive to people and saw more than people expected him to see. He was a very good brother, and we all admired his love for life, music, and his children. He definitely was an...
Dawn Wooten
November 15, 2002 | Davenport, IA
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I met Dean in the early '80s. We shared some wonderful times. He could light up a room with that smile and that infectious laugh - I can still hear it. He was caring, intelligent, talented and a true gentleman. We hadn't spoken or seen each other in several years, but I still feel a tremendous void now. I guess I always thought our paths would cross again; now I wish they had. My sympathy goes out to his family who were so important to him.
Brenda Carlin-Beck
November 15, 2002 | Davenport, IA
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I have known Dean for years since working at WYC with him. He was a wonderful friend and we shared so many great times together. I always admired his love and devotion to his family and especially his children. He had such a spirit and joy about him. I will miss him greatly and I know there are many, many others that will also. My thoughts and prayers are with all of Dean's family, especially Aric and Amber. May God surround them and comfort them at this most difficult time. God Bless.
Sue Morelock-Putman
November 14, 2002 | Rock Island, IL
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I didn't know him well or see him often, but when I saw Dean I always felt welcome in his moment. What a wonderful guy! It is hard to believe that I won't hear that beautiful voice or see that fabulous smile again. Dean is and will be missed.
Amy Curtiss
November 14, 2002 | Rock Island, IL
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I knew Dean when he worked for Family Resources and always appreciated his kindness and his concern for others. I am spending our winter in Sydney Australia and learned of his tragic death by reading the QC Times on line. I know Dean will be missed by all those who loved him. But my life was richer by knowing and working with him.
kenneth boyd
November 13, 2002 | Baileys Harbor, WI
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Dean was such a talented and entertaining person. We enjoyed his friendship though the Spoonbills Band.
Curt & Liz Thurston
November 13, 2002 | San Antonio, TX
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