Melvin A. Jenson

Melvin Jenson Monroe, Utah Melvin A. Jenson, 87, passed away March 24, 2009 in Richfield, Utah. He was born August 20, 1921 in Monroe, Utah to Joseph Henry and Elin Lovis Anderson Jenson. He married Mae Eliza Hodson, September 26, 1946 in the Salt Lake Temple. She preceded him in death April 3, 2003. He was a dairy farmer in Marion, Utah for many years. Involved in the irrigation and canal company. He taught high school courses of industrial arts and math. He was a member of the LDS Church and served in numerous callings, including bishop and a bishop's counselor. He was also an ordinance worker in the Manti Temple. He was the perfect grandpa. He is survived by children: Ellen Mae (Paul) Johnson, West Valley; Melvin McKay (Sheila) Jenson, Richfield; Meredith D. (Pamela) Jenson, Mesa, AZ; Mark L. (Marilyn) Jenson, Allen, TX; Margaret (Robert) Schuck, Findlay, OH; 26 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by parents; wife; daughter, Marilyn J. Whiting, and all his siblings. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 12:00 Noon in the Monroe 1st Ward (50 E. 200 N., Monroe, Utah). Friends may call at the Magleby Mortuary (50 S. 100 West, Richfield), Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. and again Saturday at the chapel from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Monroe Cemetery with military rites by the Monroe American Legion Post #37. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook at www.maglebymortuary.com