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Matthew Lee Jensen
1968 - 2018
Matthew Lee Jensen
1968 - 2018
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David Otto
September 22, 2021
Matt was a great guy. I first knew him when he clerked for Mills Lane. I last spoke to him in 2012 and just read this. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Cindi Gil-Blanco
November 7, 2018
Hi Matt. I thought about you today and the last time we saw one another, and that little grin/smile you had on your face. Miss you.
Matt at the Lazy J ranch, 1983. It was a great day, even though we didnt catch any fish.
Jeff Holter
May 4, 2018
Matt, you were a super nice person and a great childhood friend. I cherish all the memories. Ive got more photos I can share with those who are interested.
May 3, 2018
Thanks for many laughs, you were a true character of your own.......hard to find these days....God rest your soul my friend.
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Monica Nesmith
May 3, 2018
I met Matt when after he started dating my cousin Shannon. She had always wanted to find the right guy to settle down with and Matt was definitely "THE ONE". I appreciated his intellectual prowess, his sense of humor, his perspective on life and how he embraced humility. Mostly, I was happy that my cousin met a really good man. He was an amazing father and husband. I miss you Matt.
Kellie Jeffers
May 2, 2018
I met matt in Mr.Mcleans 6th grade class and we became good friends. I remeber him being so witty and smart. Even then he was working on his buisness skills by running a gum trade. I recall buying Hubba Bubba gum from him numerous times for 5 cents a piece! My heart goes out to his family during this most difficult time R.I.P. Matt.
Karen Fraley
May 1, 2018
I'm so sorry I saw this too late to attend the celebration of life. I loved working with Matt at the Reno City Attorney's Office and grieved with him over the loss of Tanner. They are reunited. I grieve for his wife and daughter and I wish them the peace that wonderful memories can bring. Rest well, my friend. You were taken far too soon.
Ginny Brownell
April 30, 2018
I had the good fortune of carpooling with Matt for about a year while we both worked in Carson City at the Attorney General's Office. We had many conversations on so many topics. Our greatest conversations were about our families. How he loved his family. Matt was a good man with a caring heart. My deepest sympathies to his beloved family.
Nicole Gwinner
April 26, 2018
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Heather Lutzow
April 26, 2018
Matt's beautiful smile and personality is would light any room he entered. His intelligence and vast knowledge of so many different things never allowed you to have a dull or boring conversation with him. I am blessed to have had the privilege of working and being aquatinted such a great man.
Gina Starr
April 25, 2018
I know you will find peace in heaven Matt
April 25, 2018
I am so saddened and shocked by Matt's passing. I hired him to work for me at the Reno City Attorney's Office and he was a wonderful addition to the staff. He always had a smile, a great sense of humor, and kindness to share even in those hard times with his son. I was honored to perform his wedding to Shannon which was such a beautiful event and typical Matt pulling it off as a surprise to the guests who thought it was just an engagement party at the Silver Peak! The beautifully written obituary really captured the essence of this special person who we were all blessed to have known for too short a time. My love to Shannon and Molly at this time.
Patricia Lynch
Matt and friends after a fun day of swimming in the Willamette River, July 1983.
R
April 25, 2018
I remember Matt from my childhood days. Here is a pic of Matt and friends after a fun day of swimming in the Willamette River, July 1983.
marni beardsley
April 25, 2018
am so saddened about the passing of matt. what an unbelieveably beautiful tribute. which, not surprisingly, captures the essence of what matt was like as a child also.
i have never not known matt. we were born on january 13th, in the same hospital on the same floorjust a mere few doors down from one another. we were only an hour or two apart, we would often make a big deal which one of us was older. i think i was, but he might as well been several years older as he was the mature one no question. our moms knew each other so we occasionally played as toddlers, then went on to go to elementary, middle and hs together. my biggest memories of matt were when we were younger, he was very bright, unfailingly kind, funny and observant. he always seemed to know something you didnt was wise beyond his years. no doubt fern had a big impact, raising him on her ownwhat a cool woman she was.
sadly i havent seen or spoken to matt since hs, but often wondered where he ended up, knowing he would do something of great importance with his life. he certainly proved that and more from this beautiful tribute. wanted to let his daughter know he was extraordinary even in his youth, and the rest of us who had the privilege of knowing matt growing up would wholeheartedly agree. my heartfelt sympathy goes out to matts entire family. Xmarni beardsley
Kathie Johnson
April 24, 2018
we only met briefly at the Peak..
Shannon & Molly Peace for you.
Jay & Kathie Johnson
Jeannie Robison
April 23, 2018
I had the great pleasure of working with Matt at the Reno City Attorney's office. Matt was one of the nicest, funny, good natured, I could go on and on. He absolutely lit a room up with his smile. I thought the world of Matt. He will be missed. My thoughts are with his wife and daughter. How wonderful that Matt was a part of your life. Cherish your memories. He was a wonderful man.
Jon McCreary
April 21, 2018
He was a very good and caring person. He was there to help me when I needed him most. Thoughts to him and his family!
Noel Waters
April 21, 2018
It was my privilege and pleasure to work with Matt in the Carson City District Attorney's Office. He was conscientious and smart and fun to have in the office. I'm saddened to hear of his passing, and will miss him.
April 21, 2018
Dear Shannon, I just heard of Matt's passing and am so very sorry for you and Molly. Treasure your sweet memories as they will give you strength.
With love, Kathy Kershaw
Paula Golden
April 21, 2018
Dear Matty - Loving, handsome and kind. I cannot be at the memorial on the 28th, but will be there with his many loved ones, family and friends in spirit.
Paula Golden
Louisa Elorreaga
April 19, 2018
My thoughts and prayers go out to Shannon and Molly, what a wonderful person, with a great smile and soul, you will be truly missed by me and my Department at Community Development, God Bless
Shellie Shannon
April 19, 2018
A beautiful obituary for a great man. We in the MFCU of the Attorney General's office will always have fond memories of MattJensen. He was such a smart, funny, and thoughtful person, and a great attorney. My deepest condolences to Shannon, Molly, and his entire family.
Ernest Figueroa
April 18, 2018
I had the privilege of being in the same building with Matt during one of his stints with the Attorney General's Office. My interaction with him during this time leaves no doubt that he was the consummate public attorney, a scholar, and a gentleman. His death is shocking as it was a life cut short.
My condolences to his family and may his soul rest in peace.
April 18, 2018
Beautifully written obituary! My thoughts are with you all...Mo
NATALIE PIERETTI
April 18, 2018
I met Matt at the Courts when he began working in the District Attorney's Office. He regaled our office with his wit and humor every day. His smile could light up the room. Words escape me with the news of his passing. I know he has reunited with his beloved boy and for that I am comforted. God Bless his wife and daughter and family. Matt Jensen was a good and kind man.
Laurie Leonard
April 18, 2018
We love and cherish you and your family and hold you dear and close. May your fond memories with Matt sustain you in this time of grief.
Laurie and Mike
April 18, 2018
All of our thoughts and prayers are with you Shannon and Molly. Matt was a wonderful man, and we all will miss seeing him each day when he would bring Molly to the Center. Know that you now have a guardian angel watching over you.
From Miss Donna and all of the teachers
Sean Savoy
April 18, 2018
All my love and deepest sympathies go out to you, Shannon, dear friend, to your daughter Molly, and to all your and Matthew's family and friends.
Uniquely Mattmas
Tom and Liz Strekal
April 17, 2018
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