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2022
Brian Jensen Obituary
Brian James Jensen of Denton died at his home on May 24, 2022 after 25 months of a brave fight with glioblastoma.
Brian was born in Watford City, N.D., in 1954, to Delmar and Helen Jensen, the third of their five children. They settled in Baker, MT where Brian graduated from high school. After moving to Texas, he became a volunteer firefighter for Howard County and then a Big Spring firefighter in 1988. He was one of the first Paramedics for the Department and later served as EMS Director. In 2000, he was named Fire Chief for the City of Big Spring, serving for 12 years. That year he also began a 20-year battle with prostate cancer, which metastasized and would later complicate his diagnosis and treatment for brain cancer.
Despite many years of painful treatments for both cancers, Brian never lost the sense of humor and positive attitude that was his trademark. He was known for his practical jokes, and his many and varied interests including astronomy, Norse mythology, carving, tinkering, repairing things and cooking international specialties. He cared deeply for the welfare of children and the homeless population along with championing public safety.
He was preceded in death by a baby sister who lived only a few hours.
Brian is survived by his wife of 29 years, Debbie, and six children, Jeremy Jensen of Harker Heights, Rian (and Jodi) Jensen of Colorado City, Carissa (and Keaton) Hughes of Big Spring, Hannah Jensen of Dallas, Mika Jensen and Mick Jensen of the home in Denton, and five grandchildren, Ryan Jensen, Arius Jensen, and Maverick, McKoy and Crue Hughes. He is also survived by four siblings, Penny (and Tim) Sikorski of Flower Mound, Bruce (and Jeanne) Jensen of Forsyth, MT, Leslie (and John) Henson of Goodyear, AZ, and Jill Jensen (and Joe Vanderloos) of Billings, MT.
A memorial service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Denton.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts to one of Brian's favorite causes, CASA of Denton County, Monsignor King Outreach Center, or Trinity Presbyterian Church.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Andreia Medlin
July 10, 2022
To Debbie whom I worked with at the Herald and the Jensen family my deepest condolences.
Bill Burchett
June 29, 2022
I live in Big Spring and knew Brian while he was here working for the Fire Department. What an awesome big man he was! He helped my Dad build a patio cover years ago, my Dad was a big Brian Jensen fan! It´s sad to see such an awesome man pass! God bless Brian and condolences to his family.
Jeff Teague
May 30, 2022
As fellow Baker, MT Class of 72 and friend rest in peace.
michael hoke
May 30, 2022
Brian was one of my best friends growing up in Baker Montana. He was funny,smart and a great guy to all that knew him. The last time I saw Brian he called me when he was at a Fire fighter event near Houston where I live. We got together for several hours and talked about our lives after high school and discussed our time growing up together in Baker. We had a lot of laughs and plenty of fond memories. I could tell his passion
for being a fire fighter and helping other people less fortunate. I will miss you big guy and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family. R.I.P my friend. Mike Hoke
Gary Fuqua
May 29, 2022
It was an Honor to know and work with Brian, he would bring joy and laughter, any time he entered a room. Our deepest sympathies to his loving family.
Greg and Judy Gunderson
May 28, 2022
Our sympathy to all Brian's family.
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