Dr. Barton Foster Jensen, 73, a longtime Rexburg resident, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010, at his home.
Barton was born March 31, 1937, in Castle Dale, Utah, to Foster Ray Jensen and Nina Barton. His family moved to Sunnyside, Utah, when he was 7. He graduated from Carbon High School in Price, Utah. He attended Utah State University and moved to Forest Grove, Ore., to attend Pacific University and its College of Optometry.
On Aug. 14, 1959, he married Carol Loosli in the Idaho Falls Temple.
Barton graduated with a B.S. and doctorate of optometry from Pacific University.
He began his optometry practice in Rexburg in 1962, starting the Rexburg Vision Center, where he practiced optometry for over two decades. During his professional career, he was elected as president of the Idaho Optometric Association, serving from 1972 to 1973. He was appointed by Gov. Cecil D. Andrus to the Idaho State Board of Optometry to serve from 1973 to 1978 and also served on the Idaho State Board of Examiners and on the Board of Directors for the Idaho Optometric Association.
Barton served for three terms on the Rexburg City Council from 1968 to 1980. He was an active member of the service organization Kiwanis International, serving as president of the Rexburg club in the late 1960s. During 1978 to 1979, he served as lieutenant governor of District 4 of the Utah-Idaho district of Kiwanis International.
He enjoyed sports of all kinds - as a participant and spectator. Barton especially loved skiing and was fondly remembered by family and friends for his graceful downhill form. He was a member of the initial board of directors of the Grand Targhee Ski Resort. Barton was also an active supporter of the Ricks College Athletics Department, donating time and resources to the booster club, becoming a Century Club member and serving as an officer. In 1983, he served as president of the booster club. He was also an avid Brigham Young University football fan.
Barton was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served in many leadership callings, including bishop of the Rexburg 10th Ward. Regardless of his calling, he always enjoyed reaching out to befriend and serve those around him. He served as a missionary with his wife, Carol, in the Salt Lake Temple Square Mission from 2003 to 2004.
He is survived by his wife, Carol; six children, Garth (Lisa) Jensen of Denver, Arnold Jensen of Salt Lake City, Corinne (Brian) Lloyd of Salt Lake City, Camille (Travis) Haws of Denver, Mitch (Trish) Jensen of St. Louis and Brett (Mindy) Jensen of Rexburg; 18 grandchildren; and two sisters, Anne Kelley of Draper, Utah, and Linda (Kent) Daley of Scottsdale, Ariz.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Rexburg 10th Ward, Rexburg East Stake Center (387 S. Fourth East). A viewing will be held Friday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Flamm Funeral Home in Rexburg and again Saturday at 10 a.m. at the church. He will be interred at the Pineview cemetery in Ashton. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.flammfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018.

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Published by Rexburg Standard Journal on Sep. 9, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Barton Jensen

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Christine & Clark Gilbert

September 17, 2010

We didn't know Bart well but feel like we did through our dear friendship with his son Brett and daughter-in-law Mindy. Through each small interaction we had with Bart we could tell he was a good man. Sending our love and condolences at this time.

Roger and Shelley Barton

September 10, 2010

Carol and family. We were saddened to hear of Barton's passing. Seems that as our families grow and the older generations pass away, we lose touch with other members of our family. We have always admired you and Barton and in reading the obituary, you have accomplished a lot together. We did make a donation to the Parkinson Foundation in the name of Jerald and Karen Barton Family. Our sincere love and prayers are for you and your family in this time of sadness. Isn't it wonderful that we have the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the knowledge of eternal families in our lives? Karen,Steven, Roger, Brent Barton.

Norma Larsen

September 10, 2010

Dear Carol and families:
So sorry to hear of Barton's passing. I remember him as our eye doctor. We enjoyed your friendship through the years.

Remember to thank our Heavenly Father for the Plan of Salvation.

Anne Kelley

September 10, 2010

You did a great job with the obituary. I enjoyed being reminded of all of Barton's accomplishments. My love to all of you. Barton was a wonderful person and Brother and he left a great and righteous family! His most important achievement. Love Aunt Anne

September 9, 2010

Jensen family,
Many of the sisters from Temple Square have heard of the loss of our dear Elder Jensen and send our love and prayers.

September 9, 2010

Dear Carol & Family, Dell & I were saddened to hear of Barton's passing. Our thoughts and love are with you and pray that the Lord will be with you and comfort you. We hope to see you soon. We will always treasure the times we shared with you both in Provo Canyon. Love, Dell & Mary Taylor

Victor and Anne Forsnes

September 9, 2010

Carol and Family,

Our sincere sympathies on Bart's passing. He wasour first bishop when we moved to Rexburg and appreciated his kindnesses and concerns.

Even from here in Bulgaria, we extend our thoughts and prayers to you and hope that all will be appropriate and of comfort to you during the viewing and his funeral.

-Elder and Sister Forsnes

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