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Maynard Jensen Obituary
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Tooele, UT on May 2, 2013.
Maynard was born in Salina, UT to Harvey and Amelia Jensen. He was raised in Richfield, UT and graduated from Richfield High in 1944. There he met the love of his life Norma Oldroyd and they married in 1944. They were happily married for 69 years. They moved their young family from Richfield to Tooele in 1958. Maynard continued his education at the University of Utah eventually receiving his Masters of Education. He began his teaching career in 1962 at Tooele High School and continued teaching there for 26 years. Maynard loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman throughout his life. He became the co-founder of the Tooele Chapter of Ducks Unlimited. In Tooele he discovered the game of golf which became one of his great passions. He shared the love of the game with his wife, kids and several grandkids. Maynard was a rabid Ute fan and long time member of the Crimson Club. Maynard is survived by his wife Norma; three children, Rob, Kathy (Denny) David, Randy (Darlene); eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four siblings and daughter in law Kathy.
Funeral services will be held Monday May 6 at 11:00 a.m. at Tate Mortuary 110 S Main Tooele, Utah. Viewing will be held Sunday May 5 from 6-8 p.m. at Tate Mortuary and Monday one hour prior to the service. Interment Tooele City Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Maynard Jensen
Doris Valerio
May 7, 2013
I was very lucky to see and talk to one of my favorite teachers this April. Of course, he did not remember me, for it was 34 years ago. He gave me a very good compliment,( "You have aged very well") He look well himself, I did not know he was ready to soar high to Heaven so quickly. Rest in Peace Mr Jensen. My condolences to his wife I met that day and to his family.
May 6, 2013
We will miss our hunting partner! We had many great years hunting in North Dakota. I will remember them all! Maynard was a role model in all he did; educator, conservationist, father and friend. To Rob, Kathy, Randy and families, it was an honor to know Maynard. Joe Trujillo
John & Selma Tomich
May 6, 2013
Rob, Kathy and families, besides Maynards wonderful teaching ability and great sense of humor. I also carry some fond memories of days at the links and some very good Idaho pheasant hunts, which I felt lucky to have had the opportunity to be part of.
He was always one of my favorites at THS.
May 6, 2013
Mr. Jensen was a favorite teacher of mine and one of those who inspired me to teach. I remember feeling valued and encouraged...and as a teacher myself...that is usually as important or more important than the subject taught...Thank you Maynard for being such a great role model and supporter for me later when I taught at THS!!....the run-on sentence is just for you Maynard. I loved his sense of humor. Deb Moran-Martin
May 6, 2013
Kathy - So sorry for your loss. May your memories live on in your heart. Prayers and thoughts for you and your family.
Cindy and Jerry Prokop
Maryann (Mo) May
May 5, 2013
I am so glad I got to be Michonne's roommate and got to meet all of you. I love my Tooele family and the good times I had with you all. Grandpa Maynard will truly be missed. He was a great man to have met. My heartfelt sympathies go to all of you. I love you all.
Kay Alder Jemmett
May 5, 2013
Kathy
So sorry to hear about the passing of your father, he was a great teacher and will be missed. You and your family are in my prayers
Diane Weight-Pinkston
May 5, 2013
Mr. Jensen was a terrific English/Literature teacher. I had him in 11th grade and learned so much. He made those classic books come "alive".
I can see why his son, Rob followed in his footsteps. Your dad was a lot of fun and will be missed, I'm sure.
May 5, 2013
Rob and family. Your dad was a great man. All the kids our age loved him at school and away. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. You are very luck to have had him for so many years. Take good care of your mom. Rob and Deanna Lee
Cindy Reid-Sommerfield
May 3, 2013
Sorry to hear about your loss. He was one of my favorite teachers and I am sure he will be greatly missed
Roseann Castagno McPhaul
May 3, 2013
My condolences to the family. Mr. Jensen was the best teacher. He nurtured my love of English because he loved teaching it so much. He will be missed by many.
Brenda Baca Ory
May 3, 2013
I had Mr Jensen for 11th grade english. He was a great teacher and he will be truly missed.
K.H. Imlay
May 3, 2013
To the Jensen Family. My sincere condolences. Mr. Jensen was one of my most favorite teachers in High School. I will never forget the day the hunchback came to class and landed on my desk. I let out a big scream. ( my nose had been buried in the book he was going to test us on.) He was laughing so hard when he tried to come back in the room that he wasn't able to keep control and act as though nothing happened. Every time he looked at me he started laughing. Everything I learned in his class was memorable. I especially liked the day he didn't send me home to change my skirt. When I knelt on the floor and it didn't touch he kept whispering (bend forward). When I finally realized what he was saying I bent forward so my hem touched the floor. Then he told me after class to have my Mom take the hem out as I had grown taller. He said he didn't want to send me home for something as ridiculous as that. Thank you for giving me so many wonderful memories of 9th grade at Tooele High. Thank you for being my teacher and friend. With love and fondness. Kathryn Hansen Imlay
Diane Barlow
May 3, 2013
Kathy,
I was sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I can see where the good looks came from. He is a handsome man and looks very happy also. Even though he was getting along in age, it is always a shock when a parent dies. My thoughts have been with you since I heard about this from Rachel. I have such high regard for you and feel blessed to have you as a friend, I know he must be a great person also.
Love to you and yours,
Diane Barlow
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