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Henry Thensted Obituary
Mr. Henry C. Thensted, Jr. (Buddy), age 80, of Ocean Springs, MS., passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2008.
Mr. Thensted was born in Biloxi, MS. on February 7, 1928, and spent most of his life there.
Henry served in the United States Coast Guard and the United States Navy from 1946-1951. He captained a service tender for oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico and retired from Ingalls Shipyard after 25 years of service as an indoor/outdoor machinist. Henry's motto for life was "don't say you can't do it instead tell me how you can do it."
Henry was a much beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend that will always be missed by those who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Walters Thensted, his father, Henry Charles Thensted, Sr., his sister, June Avrett and his many beloved cats.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Jewel Irene Thensted, who was the jewel of his life, a daughter, Brenda, two sons, Henry Thensted, III and Michael Thensted and a sister, Joycell Wilson.
Visitation will be on Sunday, September 14, 2008, from 5-8 p.m., at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home. On Monday, September 15, 2008, there will be a 10 a.m. religious service in the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Old Biloxi City Cemetery.
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BRENDA THENSTED
June 16, 2010
SUNHERALD FATHER'S DAY MEMORIAL TEXT FOR: HENRY C. THENSTED JR. , BORN 2/7/1928 , DIED 9/11/2008.
"I THANK MY GOD UPON EVERY REMEMBERANCE OF YOU." PHILLIPIANS 1:3
WE MISS YOU MORE EACH DAY! YOU WERE THE BEST HUSBAND AND FATHER
WE COULD HAVE EVER WISHED FOR! OUR LOVE AND RESPECT FOR YOUR
HONEST GOOD LIFE WILL ENDURE WITH US ALWAYS, UNTIL WE ARE REUNITED.
"THE LORD WATCH BETWEEN ME AND THEE, WHILE WE ARE ABSENT ONE FROM
THE OTHER." GENESIS 31:49
WITH ALL OUR LOVE ALWAYS, YOUR WIFE IRENE AND YOUR CHILDREN,
MICHAEL, CHARLES AND BRENDA.
BRENDA THENSTED
June 21, 2009
BEFORE MY FIRST FATHER'S DAY WITHOUT YOU HERE IS OVER, I WANTED TO SAY HOW VERY MUCH I MISS YOU AND WISH YOU WERE HERE TODAY TO CELEBRATE WITH US...INSTEAD WE HAD TO VISIT YOU IN THE CEMETARY...LUV YOU DADDY ...BRENDA
michael thensted
May 20, 2009
I never knew how the world would change or more how your perception of the world changes after your father passes away-I miss you every day pa and i'll always remember what you taught me about life and being a man--i try to live up to the standards you taught me though i fall short sometimes--you were and shall always be the person i trust and respect most as long as i draw breath--your faithful son michael
BRENDA THENSTED
February 7, 2009
MISS YOU ESPECIALLY TODAY DADDY, WOULD HAVE BEEN YOUR 81ST BIRTHDAY...HOPE YOU ARE CELEBRATING IT IN HEAVEN WITH YOUR FAMILY THAT'S ALREADY THERE...ALL MY LOVE, YOUR DAUGHTER BRENDA
BRENDA THENSTED
January 16, 2009
WE MISSED YOU DAD THROUGH CHRISTMAS, MOM'S BIRTHDAY AND CHARLIE'S BIRTHDAY...NOTHING IS AS FUN WITHOUT YOU...
Michael Thensted
November 26, 2008
Just not thanksgiving without you here papa but i'm going to drink a glass of wine in your honor--love you more than my words can say----Michael------
MICHAEL THENSTED
September 18, 2008
Dad you are one of a kind--the best father i could ever have hoped for. You were the steady rock of our familyand were my best friend for my adult life--i'm going to miss you everyday of my life but i'll remember what you taught me and try to find happiness and always treat people with respect and kindness. Ill meet you again on the other side one day papa-----love you Papa always-------love Michael-------
Joey Ainsworth
September 15, 2008
I just met Mr. Thensted a few months ago, but loved our talks. I will never forget the handshakes he showed me and the love he filled the room with.
LOVIE TYLER
September 15, 2008
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY
LOVIE TYLER
Jennifer J Hill
September 15, 2008
Aunt Irene, Brenda, Charlie, and Michael,
you are in my prayers and i love you all. Uncle Henry was always the one to put a smile on our faces when we had frowns, and i know he is waiting for all of us in heaven.
jennifer j
BRENDA THENSTED
September 15, 2008
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU DADDY, THANK YOU FOR GIVING US YOUR REASSURANCES..WE WILL MISS YOU EVERY DAY TILL WE SEE YOU AGAIN ...
Linda Fayard
September 14, 2008
Irene, Charlie, Brenda, and Michael, Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I grieve with you in the loss of your father. I know what an integral part he was of your lives and how deeply he was loved. Let the care and support of those who love you all help you through this difficult time. God bless and keep you all in his loving arms.
The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes
September 14, 2008
We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.
BRENDA THENSTED
September 14, 2008
I LOVE YOU DADDY AND I WILL MISS YOU FOREVER...I KNOW YOU WILL COME FOR ME WHEN IT'S MY TIME LIKE YOU SAID..THANK YOU FOR REASSURING US....LOVE, YOUR DAUGHTER BRENDA
Edward Ladnier
September 13, 2008
To all Henry's loved ones,
Henry was a life-time family friend. My prayers and sympathies are with you all. He will be missed.
Edward Ladnier (of the Ladnier family), Pensacola, FL formerly of Biloxi, MS
Bethany Fayard
September 13, 2008
Aunt Irene, Brenda, Charlie, & Mike,
I'm sorry about Uncle Henry's passing. We'll miss him & trust that he waill be waiting for us with God in Heaven when it is our time.
allen simons, jr.
September 13, 2008
henry and family:
my sincere condolances on the passing of your father.
allen
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