William Frank Jensen

William Frank JENSEN William Frank Jensen, who preferred to be known as Frank Jensen, Jr., died May 15 at the age of 80. A native and life time resident of Seattle, and descendant of one of Seattle's early pioneering families, Frank is survived by his beloved wife, Bettie Jean Jensen, three children, Linda Jean Dolor (Bryne), of Ocean City, Washington, Frank Wayne Jensen (Chriss), of Issaquah, and William J. Jensen of Seattle; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. For many years Frank worked with his father, William Frank Jensen, Sr. in the well known Star Foundry in Seattle, later known as South Seattle Foundry, which had been acquired a century ago by Frank's grandfather, Wilhelm Jacob Jensen who had come to Seattle from Germany inthe late 1800's and was himself a fifth generation foundryman. The foundry was closed in the 1970s but many Seattle manhole and street meter covers still bear its logo. Frank was active in commercial real estate ventures in Seattle for many years before retiring recently to Bellevue. Frank will be greatly missed by his extended family, friends and business associates. A memorial celebration of Frank's life will be held on Saturday, June 5 at 1:00 p.m. at the family home. Remembrances may be made to an animal welfare society of one's choice.