David Gardner Jensen

David Gardner Jensen obituary, Mesa, AZ

David Gardner Jensen

David Jensen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bunker Family Funerals & Cremation - University Chapel on Mar. 5, 2025.

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David Gardner Jensen, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed through the veil into heaven at 7:45 am on Monday, March 3, 2025.
Dave was born August 6, 1956, and lived in Santa Monica, California until he was 15. His dad worked for Marathon Oil and was transferred from L.A. to Anchorage, Alaska.
Dave graduated from East High School in AK in 1974 and attended BYU where he majored in Physical Education. Dave was involved in practically every intramural sport offered at BYU and often played six different sports every day.
During his senior year at BYU, Dave met and married the love of his life, Debra Ashby. They were married in the Manti, Utah temple on her birthday, March 2, 1979. They lived in Simi Valley, California until Dave was recruited by Alexander & Alexander, an insurance agency in Phoenix, in 1990. They moved their family to Mesa, AZ and have lived there for 35 years. Dave's career led him to become Vice President over surety bonds for Willis Towers-Watson. In 2017, Dave was diagnosed with Alzheimer's (Frontotemporal Dementia) at the age of 61, which led to his early retirement in January 2020 at the age of 63.
Dave was a devoted and loyal husband and father to his four girls. He loved his family and had the special talent of being able to "leave work at the door" when he came home and devote that time to his family. He coached all of his girls in many sports teams and always made time to be at their games and performances. He was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served diligently in many church callings. He was unmatched in integrity and hard work and was respected and loved by all who knew him.
After battling Alzheimer's for almost 8 years, Dave was called home to his heavenly parents. He is reunited with many loved ones including his mother Cora, his father James, his brother Mike, and granddaughter Gigi. Dave is survived by his wife, Deb; his four daughters: Lynndsey, Brooke, Kelsey and Mallory; his sister, Karen; and his 18 grandchildren: Maryn, Natalie, Preston, Audrey, Rachel, Avery, Hayden, Kiley, Jaylyn, Reegan, Ellie, Scout, Griffin, Lux, Duke, Rosie, Mia and Louie.
He will be missed by many family members, friends and colleagues.
We love you sweet Dave. 'Til We Meet Again.
For those unable to attend in person, you will be able to view the service through this link: https://youtube.com/live/1U8N6I3ZxL4?feature=share
Arrangements by Bunker's University Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.

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March 12, 2025

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Brandy Baich

March 12, 2025

So sorry for your loss Deb and family. I worked with Dave for many years in Arizona at Willis Towers Watson. Dave was very well respected in a brilliant surety bond producer. He taught me a lot about surety bonds and helped me to move up in my career. I will always have fond memories of him.

beth moffat

March 5, 2025

so sorry for your loss deb and your family! i know he was well loved and cared for by you. May you find peace and comfort during the difficult days ahead... sure love you!

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