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Lee Jacobson
August 13, 2011
Dr. Jensen was a friendly and generous host all the times I spent with his son Mark at their cabin on Linwood Lake (where my dad caught monster crappies back in the 30's). He enjoyed meeting my family and seeing them grow. He is missed. If I can figure how to get this picture up you'll see Nic's resemblance to his grandfather! Much Love, Lee Jacobson and family
April 7, 2011
Dr. James Jensen was the best boss I ever had. He was kind and caring to others. The world will not be the same without this dear man.
Jane Bremer
Bashar Bakdash
January 31, 2011
Dear Alvern, Tom, Mark, Jim, Liz, and Family:
I am very sorry not to be able to attend Jim’s Funeral service. I consider my self to be very lucky to have Jim as a colleague, mentor and a friend. I still remember very fondly his commitment and support to his friends, students and colleagues. Enjoyed very much traveling with him in Minnesota, and North Africa. His sense of humor, and ability to deal with unusual and stressing situations keep it me going. He will be truly missed by all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jan Casey
January 25, 2011
What a great boss and wonderful man! He had the best outlook on life and people. There's a little good in everyone and he could always find it! I will miss him and will definately be looking for the "Scandinavian Leprechuan" on the otherside of the rainbow.
julianna finzen
January 21, 2011
thoughts, prayers, and sympathy to the jensen family in the loss of dr. jensen. sincerly, julie finzen
Steve and Sharon Anderson
January 19, 2011
Mark and Heidi. You continue to be in our prayers. May God comfort you and your family in a way that only God can do. Philippians 4.6-7.
Eric Grutzner
January 18, 2011
Jim was extremely kind and helpful to all of the students who were in dental school. His smile and jokes made the school a better place. He finished my patients endodontic procedure when my wife was in labor and sent me home. There are very few individuals you meet in your life who were great mentors, Jim was the best. My prayers are with the Jensen Family.
Eric Grutzner
January 18, 2011
Dr. James R. Jensen was my most respected teacher and friend. As a foreign student from Taiwan, he treated me as a member of his family in the nice and warm way. I must regret to say that I was not able to visit Jim 3 years ago. I wish to extend my condolence to Alvern and her family, you can take great pride in this wonderful and respectable teacher and gentleman. He will live in my heart forever. God bless Jim, Alvern and the rest of the family. Malcolm MK Guo and family
January 18, 2011
Dr. Jim Jensen is my most respected teacher and friend. As a foreign student from Taiwan, he always treated me as a member of his family in the very nice and warm way. His passing is not only a great loss to his family, but also to me and many friends in Taiwan. I wish to extend my condolence to Alvern and her family, you can take great pride in this wonderful teacher and gentleman. He will live in my heart forever. God bless Jim, Alvern and the rest of the family. Malcolm MK Guo and family
Dr and Mrs Jensen with Luz and Joy in Dec 2009.
Luz Cua
January 17, 2011
Luz Cua
January 17, 2011
Dr Jensen was not only a great teacher, he was also the kindest mentor anyone could ever have. I was a foreign graduate student without a home to go to during holidays. Dr and Mrs Jensen always opened their home to me on Thanksgiving, so I would at least have a decent turkey dinner. Both Dr and Mrs Jensen shared a great passion for cooking, I found out when I visited Dr Jensen in December, 2010. Whenever I approached him to ask a favor or for help, there was never a time when he would hesitate. The usual answer I would get from him, " Consider it done, Luz".
It is always sad to lose people we admire and love. But it will be comforting to know that he is now out of pain. I now also have one more guardian angel watching over me from above. I also know that when my time comes to cross over, he will be there with his smiling face welcoming me home.
I will always love and remember your kindness, Dr. Jensen.
Mrs Jensen showered Dr Jensen with her love and care for 65 years. He was indeed a lucky man to have the love of a wonderful lady, whom I so admire as well.
I lost a great mentor and friend, but I hope to continue his legacy of loving kindness and compassion that he bestowed on everyone who crossed his path.
My prayers are with Mrs Jensen and the family at this difficult time.
Bob McDonnell, D.D.S
January 17, 2011
I have always regarded Jim not only as one of my favorite and effective instructors, but also, later on, as an individual whose advice and consul I could depend on.
Bob McDonnell, DDS
January 17, 2011
I have always regarded Jim not only as one of my favorite and effective instructors, but also, later on, as an individual whose advice and consul I could depend on.
Mr. and Mrs. Jensen with Jorge and Isabel
January 16, 2011
Dr Jensen was a great human being. We will always thank him, he will be in our hearts forever. Jorge & Isabel Flores and sons.
January 16, 2011
We want you to know of our heartfelt sympathy at this tiime. We know how devoted Jim was to all his family, and your loss will be very difficult for all of you. The ones we love are never gone,they live in our hearts forever. May you know the peace of God's Love, and we know Jim is in heaven without pain and under the protection of the Angels.
Your affectionate friends.....
Jack and Dorothy Homme and Family.
David King
January 16, 2011
He was an outstanding teacher and much loved by his many students for his warm manner and good humor. His family although saddened by his loss can take great pride in this wonderful gentleman. David L. King
Dennis Johnson
January 16, 2011
I have had the pleasure of knowing Jim for 68 years. It is strange how the alphabelt can determine who your friends may be. In our freshman lab at dental school, alphabetically, it was Mellor Holland, James Jensen and Dennis Johnson. Jim and I sat together in all of our labs and dental lectures. We started a friendship there with Mel Holland that carried on through our whole lives. I knew Jim when he had hair! The color was a yellowish blonde, with often a rooster tail. He was a perfect model for a Norman Rockwell painting of a young man in his prime. His demeanor was always so postive, He always had a smile on his face, he was modest but yet very confident, he had a wonderful sense of humor, a great teller of Ole and Tina jokes, played his guitar for sing alongs and enjoyed music, it was just a pleasure to be in his presence.
We shared in our admiration for Dr. A.B. Hall. He was a teacher who was not interested in building personal relationships but bringing each student to the full potential of his ability. Jim's dad was in the lumber business, and I can remember Dr. Hall telling Jim to improve or he would be in the lumber business. Dr. Hall had a great respect for Jim and his potential in the dental profession.
He proved to be a good judge of Jim
I wish to extend my condolences to Alvern and her family. She has been the perfect partner for Jim in their lives.
Dennis Johnson D.D.S.
Chris and Mark Foss
January 15, 2011
Our prayers and warm thoughts to your family.
January 14, 2011
Jim was a Great teacher, always treated everybody in the nicest way. I learned from him so much. I will remember him forever because of what I am now is due to his big heart. God bless Jim, Alvern and the rest of the family. Oscar R. Bolanos.
January 14, 2011
Wonderful guy, great mentor !!
always made me smile..wonderful memories..
God bless him and all the Jensen family.
Gene Jasper
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