David Jensen

DAVID PAUL JENSEN
October 27, 1935 - October 1, 2022

It is with sadness we announce the passing of David Paul Jensen, in Calgary, AB, on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the age of 86 years.

 Born October 27, 1935, in Calgary, AB, Dad was raised on the Jensen family farm near Blackie, AB, and went to school in Nanton and High River, AB. He also attended Olds College in Agriculture.  He returned to Calgary where he met and married mom in 1958, and they raised their family. After mom’s passing, he rejoined and found comfort in the Church where he attended Central United, Red Deer Lake United, and McDougall United.

Dad was also a Journeyman Machinist/Millwright and worked at SAIT until his retirement in 1995.  He was also a 70-year member of the I.O.O.F (The Oddfellows) and was a member of SAIT’s Alive after retirement.

Dad’s greatest passions included working with his hands. Over the years, he built many different things and in the early 2000’s, started carving, and was a member of the carving club at the Kirby Centre, until those gatherings could no longer be held due to COVID. He also enjoyed the outdoors, working in his garden, animals, and the peace and solitude that came with being in nature.

He is survived by his children Liz Pyper, Mary-Ann (David) Gaudreau, James Jensen, Deborah (Wayne) Meili, Caroline (Stephen) Jensen, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He ialso survived by his partner and companion Lillian Stewart, who he met after mom’s passing and who provided Dad companionship, comfort, and care these past few years, and while Dad’s time was nearing an end.

David was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, J Elizabeth (Betty) Jensen in 2013, and his son Robert Jensen in 2016.

A Funeral Services was held at McDougall United Church, (8516 Athabasca St. SE, Calgary, AB) on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow at the Church. Internment will be at Union Cemetery following the reception.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Diabetes Canada, 220, 6223 – 2nd Street S.E., Calgary, AB T2H 1J5 Telephone: (403) 266-0620, ext. 1112, www.diabetes.ca, or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

We would also like to thank the staff and volunteers of AgeCare Glenmore for their care of Dad. As well, we would like to give a special thanks to the recreation staff, dad enjoyed and attended as many activities as he could.  He was considered a Super Active Senior there.