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Warren Jensen Obituary
Mr. Jensen enjoyed biking, swimming, running and competing in the "Escape from Alcatraz" triathlon in San Francisco, as well as the Senior Olympics.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Ann Marie; two children, Mark and Amy Jensen; and a granddaughter.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home.
A celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 21, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center or Wounded Warriors Program, in care of Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main St., Bennington, VT 05201.
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Memories and Condolences
for Warren Jensen
Libby Amato
April 29, 2011
Ann, Chuck's death made me realize that time does not stand still--years roll by with no contact, but memories remain alive. Thanks to you and Chuck, Doug and I were able to pay for college. The summer jobs at the A&W were our financial mainstay. Thank you and Chuck for many good memories--you and he are thanked many, many times. Take care of yourself, Ann, and again thank you both. Libby (McGaughey) Amato
John Allen
April 24, 2011
Dear Ann and Family
When I learned of "chucks" passing from my brother (gary) I was truly at a loss for words,but through the next few days I started thinking back to the days of the old A&W. I think I was only 13 or 14 when I had the "pleasure" of his loving screams. How i would hold the glass by the rim and place it on the tray and he would nicely say "you know, they have a handle for a reason....)or my fondest memory of the time I just did not want to go to work because I wanted to hang out with my friends. So I called and told charles that my mother wanted me to quit and I could no longer work for him. Well, that did not sit too well and he called my mother and she said that this was not at all the truth. So chuck got in his car, and to this day i have no idea how he found me and politely told me I was going back to work.
I will never forget the lessons that he taught me about life and work ethics. I am going to go in and make a rootbeer float from one of my last mugs and have a toast to you my friend....You will be missed
April 24, 2011
Dear Ann,
I will visit you when I get home in May. I am hearbroken for you, Amy and Mark. My deepest sympathy is with you during ths difficult time. Kathy Hoisington
April 21, 2011
Dear Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Don and Bettenell Miller, Old Bennington
Frank Sutton
April 21, 2011
My thoughts and prayers to Ann,Mark and Amy at this sorrowful time. May all the good memories remain with you and strengthen you .
Bonnie (Provensal) Kozlowski
April 20, 2011
Ann, Amy, and Mark I am so sorry for your loss. I worked at Jensens from my sophmore year through high school and i don't know how many more years. Started out as a counter person and worked my way up to waitressing. Chuck was a boss i will never forget, he taught me from a young age what it was like to work hard and be responsible. Although there were times that were rough, he'd always tell you good job at the end of the day. It will be hard to go in to the restaurant and not see him doing something whether it was working or eating dinner. You will be Greatly missed Chuck!!! My thoughts and prayers are with the Jensen family
Tracy (Bennett) Krulikowski
April 20, 2011
I have great memories of the years I spent working for Chuck, starting when I was just 14 and Chuck referring to me as the "Baby". I learned many valuable lessons working for Chuck and will forever be grateful. I have taken my children back to Jensen's and proudly told them that is where Mommy's first job was.
Ann, Mark, Amy - I am so sorry for your loss.
Tiffany Michalski
April 20, 2011
I was saddened to hear the news of Chuck passing. I have fond memories of him as we visited him at Jensen's, I have since brought my kids into meet him back in the kitchen. A great man, good friend to those he met, and a smiling face will be missed by many.
Ann, Mark and Amy - you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Aimee Davis
April 20, 2011
From our family to yours, our sincere condolences, Chuck will surely be missed !! He will always be in our hearts. From all of us at YOSHI'S
April 19, 2011
Dear Ann, Amy and family,
Please accept my most sincere sympathy at this time of such loss and sorrow. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Judith Pennock
Ann Allen Herko
April 19, 2011
Ann,Mark, and Amy, It was 1973 that I started working at A&W with chuckles and craig and the rest of the group, we worked hard and we played hard. I learned how to juggle lots in life with my early beginnings that chuck taught all of us so well, I will always have a special place in my heart for those 4yrs and for all the great friends I made. Until we meet again chuck, save me a super pappa burger and a ice cold rootbeer float. Ann Allen Herko, Burlington, VT
Tonya Harwood-Judah
April 19, 2011
My sincere condolences to the Jensen family. I worked at A&W/Jensen's back in high school and have many great memories of working there. I always appreciated him giving me a chance.
Cathy Allen Cota
April 19, 2011
Ann,Mark,Amy: As the last of the Allen family who also "trained" under the watchful eye of Mr Jensen ... "Chuck"... I too learned the measure of a hard days work. I never really did master the art of making change from that darned apron however !! Going in after the end of a shift was the terror of my night.. Was I going to make any money?? Did I count right? Will I ever get this change thing? Eventually Chuck showed me to take my time.. count it out... and I would end up with some leftover at the end of a shift....Some of my best skills were started there and I have carried them with me today.. I can still see the kitchen and the pass thru window ... While my brothers were in the Old A/W, I was lucky enough to be at Jensens... the New and Fancy Place, but the same old rules.. and the same old Chuck and Ann.... the kids were just small...and Chuck and Ann young and crazy... What a Ride !!!! I saw Chuck for a long time after, biking on The Vineyard..... with the same determination as flipping a burger or frying chicken... never half done... No way........ He will never be gone.... or forgotten ... and nobody will ever be able to make a Big Beef Burger like Him !! My Best to the Entire Family........
Cathy Allen Cota
Gary Allen
April 19, 2011
Ann, Mark & Amy,
It was the Summer of 1964 when a gangly, young and inexperienced kid from Gage Street was taken under the wings of an upstart , young entrepeneur with a passion for "doing it right". He called me a "soda jerk", and although at the time I though the name a little irreverent, the names my friends would later call me such as "Wash-a-gallon-Allen", have become an endearing part of those formidable years at The A&W. To this day, I attribute my overall work ethic, to the solid foundation laid by a man who I have called "friend" for all those years since. Chuck once told me that "If there wasn't enough time to do it right, there certainly wasn't time to do it over", a philosophy of sorts taken with me through my life and passed on in measure to my children and now my grandchildren. I will never forget those early years with Chuck, Ann, Richard and the never ending array of carhops and "jerks", many of which were sent "packing" up the railroad tracks back home! Chuck was the toughest, yet most fair "boss" that I have ever worked for and I find it impossible to express to you all what an important part of my life he became. I will miss him deeply and am saddened to think that all who had the pleasure of knowing him will somehow find that little piece of themselves gone, but certainly not forgotten. Not only has Bennington lost one of it's truly great citizens, but the world has lost a truly great man. My heartfelt condolences go out, especially to you Ann, Mark and Amy, but also to all of those who were fortunate enough to be part of the A&W family. May my friend Chuck rest in eternal peace, until we all meet again.
Saddened beyond words,
The Gary Allen family.
Karolyn Wager Harrington
April 19, 2011
Amy,
My thought and prayers are with you and your family. May happy memories get you through this difficult time.
Timothy Tifft
April 19, 2011
My thoughts and prayers to the Jensen's. My memories of A&W will be with me for my entire life. To the man who made me the type of Manager I am today. He wasn't afraid to tell you when you were wrong or give you Hug and pat on the back when you did well. He truly cared for everyone that worked for him. He will be deeply missed, but the memories will never be forgotten. To this day, 28 years later I can recite the rootbeer recipe in my sleep!
Bonnie McDonald
April 19, 2011
Dear Ann,Mark and Amy, Now is the time for togethernes.A time for sarrow and a time to rejoice . A time to bring back all the wonderful memories of Chuck. I started working at The resturant in 1972. It was and will always be some of my greatest memories. It is one of my stepping stones to make me the person I am today. My heart goes out to the family of one of Benningtons great people. Chuck will always be in my heart .
Alan Hollister
April 18, 2011
I have found memories working at the old A&W root beer drive-in where
Chuck took a chance on a 15 yr old teen and gave me a job. Do you remember a mug of root beer for 5 cents? My thougts and prayers are with all of Chuck's family.
Darlene and Pauline Jacobs
April 18, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers for you and your family at this difficult time.
Nancy Lolli
April 18, 2011
Dear Ann,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Ray and I have many fond memories of our times with you and Chuck at the parties in Bennington. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Nancy(Jan's sister) & Ray Lolli
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