Wayne Jensen

Wayne was born in Fresno, CA to Chris and Vera Jensen. In 1944, after his high school graduation, Wayne joined the U.S. Navy, returning home in 1946. He began attending Fresno State University and started working at his father's business, Jorgensen Catering Company. He continued there after graduation until 1952. He then switched careers and joined Cal-Farm Insurance Company where he was a District Claims and Litigation Manager for over 36 years. In 1953 he married Betty Ann Williams and for over 65 years they shared a life together. They began their married life in Bakersfield, then they moved to San Jose for 24 years until retiring in Pebble Beach in 1991. In 2014 they moved to Los Gatos in order to be closer to their daughter and family. Wayne loved the outdoors and spending time in his wood-shop. While living in Pebble Beach he joined the Pebble Beach Riding & Trails Association where he was instrumental in remapping the local trails. He also was part of the SIRS Organization and a lifelong member of Scottish Rite. Wayne is survived by his loving daughter Kathryn Ann Belick (Dan) and granddaughter Kayla Ann of San Jose, CA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ann and his brother, Norman Jensen. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Wayne's life at a gravesite service on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 11:00 am at Red Bank Cemetery, 11548 E. Shaw Avenue, Clovis, CA. Lisle Funeral Home, Fresno, CA handling services.