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Earl JENSEN Obituary
The Spokane area has been home for Earl for over 76 years. Earl married Ruby Berriochoa on November 14, 1947, at Our Lady of Lourdes in Spokane. He was enlisted in the Navy between 1944 and 1946 serving as a Coxswain in the Philippines during WWII.
Earl was a carpenter, a body and fender repairman, and a mechanic. He worked as a maintenance mechanic and carpenter at Kaiser Aluminum Trentwood for 30 years (1953-1983). As part of his trade, Earl was a member of the Carpenters Union and the Steelworkers Union. Carpentry was a passion of his. Throughout his life, Earl built four different homes for his family to live in. He had a wealth of talents and was a great teacher of skills. Earl also enjoyed playing golf and bowling.
Earl is survived by his wife, Ruby Jensen; sons, Mark R. Jensen of Liberty Lake, Gary L. Jensen of Liberty Lake, and Paul J. Jensen of Greenacres; daughters, Donna M. Starr of Spokane Valley, Celeste L. Couch of Oregon, Deanna L. Jensen, Annette M. Munroe of Newman Lake, and Gail A. Faumui of Utah; sisters, Maxine Koeller of Liberty Lake, Lucille Lynn of Liberty Lake, and Vicki Lunneborg of Spokane Valley; 26 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Lillian Jensen; son, Earl A. Jensen, Jr.; and granddaughter, Ashlee Jensen Cousins.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Hennessey Valley Funeral Home, 1315 N. Pines Rd., Spokane Valley, WA. To share memories of Earl or to leave condolences for his family, visit his Tribute Wall at www.HennesseyValley.com.
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Erich Ostendorf
November 22, 2021
Although I never knew or met Earl, I send my wishes of comfort to the family. It seems sad to learn so much about a person after they're passing. From what I read, the 2 sons that I knew, Mark and Gary, inherited much of Earls talents. I always admired you guys.
Dan Wilson, President USW Local 338
November 22, 2021
Condolences to Earl's family. he was more than a longtime member of the United Steelworkers, he was also a co-worker and friend to many.
Washington State
November 21, 2021
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.
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