Duane Richard Jensen

Duane Richard Jensen, 74, of Eden, Idaho passed away unexpectedly on August 8th, 2025 after a struggle with the results of a heart surgery.

Duane was born to Elvin Jensen and Lillian Shephard Jensen on March 27th. 1951 in Provo, Utah. From a young age Duane excelled at music, able to pick up any tune from the radio and play it perfectly. He joined his first band at the age of 12 and went on to win Battle of The Bands at Utah Valley Music Hall. He spent many weekends performing and often played at Sunday In The Park in Springville, Utah.

He graduated from Springville High School in 1969 and attended BYU for 2 years. After which he married his highschool sweetheart, Evelyn Chesnut in the Manti temple on June 11th, 1971.

Duane worked as a remodeling contractor with his father in law Guy Chesnut for many years, and when Guy retired he took over the business, becoming the local handy man for his friends and neighbors and ruining many pairs of jeans with paint.

Duane was an active man, always out mountain biking, skiing, or leading the family up the trails on their many adventures. He loved to fish, spending many a morning out at the Springville Reservoir, fishing and watching the sunrise. He was also an avid golfer and sportsman when he wasn't playing Pickleball with his sons or carrying his grandkids around on his legs.

He was a devoted father and grandfather, always going the extra mile to show his family he cared. Whether it was having tea parties with his grandkids or playing Five Crown with his wife and children.

In his life Duane found his greatest joy with his family and with his Heavenly Father. He will be greatly missed and loved by all who knew him.

Duane is preceded in death by his daughter Heather Maire Jensen, his parents Lillian and Elvin Jensen, and his in laws Guy and Flora Chesnut. He is survived by his older brothers Shirl (Sandy) Jensen and Kenneth Jensen. His wife Evelyn Chesnut Jensen and his 5 children, Rory (Carl) McNabb, Keegan (Jeralee) Jensen, Dustin Jensen, Cessily (Adam) Losee, and Devin Jensen. As well as his 11 grandchildren, Creedence McNabb, Kaylee Losee, Kaleb Losee, Heather Jensen, Hannah Jensen, Jonas Jensen, Katie Jensen, Henry Jensen, Lily Jensen, Matthew Jensen and Ella Jensen.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday August 13th, from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Spring Creek Mortuary in Springville Utah. There will also be a viewing in the morning 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM and funeral on Thursday August 14th at 10 AM, both will be held in the chapel located at 860 East 200 North Springville, Utah, 84663.

He will be buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Springville, Utah.

Services provided by Spring Creek Mortuary