In Memory

I just wanted to dedicate this post to my Grandpa Jensen. He passed away this last month. He was such a great man. He influenced so many people around him. He had an amazing way of making people feel good about themselves, no matter who they were. People would come and see him and stay hours and hours talking to him. I have to say, I wouldn't be alive without him, he saved my life twice as a little girl. Once from drowning and the other from an angry goose (long story). He has such an amazing legacy to carry with him and I know one day we will have the opportunity of living with him again. He lived an amazing life, and I will always remember the smile he had on his face everytime I saw him.

I want to tell you how grateful I am to you Grandpa for all you did for us and the example you always were. We can't thank you enough! We will miss you and your great wisdom you shared with us. I love you so much!

Reid Wheeler Jensen 1924 ~ 2008 Reid Wheeler Jensen passed away June 23, 2008 in Bluffdale, Utah, at the home of his daughter surrounded by his loving family.Reid was born in Salt Lake City on June 21, 1924 to Meloye Joseph and Mabel Wheeler Jensen. Raised in Salt Lake City and attended West High. Served in the Maritime Service. Married Arlene Lola Owens on July 18, 1944. Later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. He was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Was a High Priest and served as an ordinance worker at the Jordan River Temple at one time. Reid and Arlene made their home in Riverton, Utah and lived there for 40 years. They have lived in Salem, Utah for the past 15 years. Owned and operated Reid Jensen and Sons Trucking and Jensen Coal in Riverton. Helped build many roads and freeways with belly dump trucks. He is survived by his wife, daughter Sherran (Boyd) Lovendahl, sons Dennis (Peggy) Jensen and Paul (Chris) Jensen; sisters Donna (Jim) Symes and Ruth Dazely; also 16 grandchildren and 27 great-grand-children. Preceded in death by parents, infant brother Paul, uncle Ivan and granddaughter Lori. The family thanks Alpine Hospice for their service at this difficult time. Funeral services will be held at the Bluffdale 7th Ward, 14650 S. 3200 W. on Monday, June 30, 2008 at 11 a.m. Viewing at Broomhead Funeral Home, 12600 S. 2200 W. Sunday night from 6-8 p.m. and 10-10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment Riverton Cemetery. Online condolences www.broomheadfuneralhome.com