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Sherman Jensen Obituary

Sherman O. JENSEN 6/16/19 - 10/11/02. Born in Seattle, graduated from Lincoln High School and the University of Washington and was an ardent Husky fan. He was a long time bldg contractor and belonged to Seattle Master Builders since 1947. He was a member of the Masons, Scottish Rite and Nile Temple Shriners. He and his wife, Dorothy, belonged to dance clubs for 50 years and he loved to hunt, fish, and travel with friends and play golf. He was a generous husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed by his loving wife Dorothy , daughter; Tereas (Steve) Roraback and 5 grandchildren; Erik, Amy, Drew, Jenny and Chad Roraback. Family and friends are invited to the Jensen Home for a "Wake" Sunday, 10/20/02 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM. "All who knew him, fondly toast him!" Remembrances suggested to Medic I or Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, P.O. Box 2472, Spokane, WA 92210.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Oct. 15, 2002.

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