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Todd Jensen Jr. Obituary

Todd Dean Jensen Jr., known as simply TJ to most, was born into this world July 5, 1990, in Porterville, CA to Todd Dean Jensen and Vivian "Rennie" Jensen. He passed away September 3, 2011.

TJ was a fun, active, lively person. He had a wide array of friends from all different walks of life. No person was too good or too bad for TJ to befriend and care about them. Some of his favorite hobbies were riding motorcycles and snowboarding with his fiancé. He loved being around people. He would often show up at his brother's house just to talk, and would always have one friend or another looking to spend time with him. TJ never hesitated to help somebody. TJ spent a large amount of his life, ever since early childhood, working with his dad and grandpa and brother at the family farms. TJ loved being outside, loved working, and was good at any task he set his mind to. He loved driving tractors and was very good at it. TJ had many different experiences during his life. He wanted to fly a plane, so he got into flight school and he flew that plane. He recently completed schooling for being a welder, another activity he really loved.

TJ is survived by his dad and step mom, Todd and Cindy Jensen. His mother Vivian "Rennie" Jensen. His fiancé Brittany Graham. Grandparents Alfred and Rosemary Giumarra. Brother and sister in law Aaron and Jessica Jensen, and children. Sister Tarrah Wilson and children. Sister and brother in law Tracy and Brian Yeomans and children. As well as his little dog Hurley. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and especially friends. He is proceeded in death by many family members, and his 2 dogs Princess and Chevy, who were the closest things he ever had to babies of his own. There were many people waiting to great him in heaven. TJ will be truly missed by all who knew him, and that was an exceptionally lucky, and quite large, amount of people.

Viewing on Thursday, September 8 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Hillcrest Memorial in Bakersfield. Funeral on Friday, September 9 at 2:00 pm.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Porterville Recorder on Sep. 7, 2011.

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Lenny,Myra & Miley Cordon

September 11, 2011

Tj youll forever be our best friend/Brother/Family.We love and will miss you forever.We have so many great memories with you and brit.Our silly arguments, our nights of partying,the talks about the future and baptizing our daughter.The fact that you were hungry 24/7!!:)you will always be Mileys one and only godfather.I know you'll be her gaurdian angel.Thank you so much for all the love you gave her and being the bestest friend lenny could ever ask for...He will never forget the times you guys had together, and he will never have a friend like you.And also thank you for introducing me to brittany,Shes the bestest friend i could ever want and ask for.Our hearts are broken to have you out of our lives so fast.Rest in Peace Tj..We'll see you in heaven:)until we meet again.

September 9, 2011

Our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with the family. TJ was a good friend of my son (Adam) and I know he will be deeply missed by all. RIP, TJ although you are gone way too soon, we will see you again one day. Don & Brenda Brannan (Porterville CA)

Eddie & Angie Wallace

September 8, 2011

We didnt know TJ very well but we sure had a great time playing softball with him and Brittany. Wish we would have gotten to know him better because we enjoyed being around such a friendly person. Our thoughts and prayers are with Brittany and his family.

carolyn peeks

September 7, 2011

tj you will be missed but i know we will see you in heaven. you were always a sweet and loving part of our family. So many great memories at the house or when we as a family went to the beach. your smile will always be inprinted in our hearts. you grew up to be so responseable as we all new you would. thank you for being a important part of our life. to your family our heart goes out to them as well as prayers. they will always be special and hold them close to our heat. rest in peace till we meet again tj you will be greatly missed <3

Tarrah Wilson

September 7, 2011

I love you TJ, I will see you in heaven.

david dobrenz

September 7, 2011

You were one of the best friends i had the pleasure of knowing t.j i was always welcome in your house and we had us some good times im just sad we couldn't spend more time chillen rest in peace buddy

Christene Brown

September 7, 2011

I am so saddened by the loss of such an amazing young man. He was such a dear friend to my daughter. I have so many memories of Todd, and all of them include a smile, a laugh or just him sitting quietly content being with friends. My prayers are with his family, friends and fiance'. God truely received and angel.

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