Alvin Virgil Jensen passed peacefully on June 29, 2016 with his family by his side. A celebration service will be held at Summit Avenue Presbyterian Church in Bremerton at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2016.
Al Jensen was born on the family farm in Turner County, South Dakota on Aug. 31, 1927 to Alfred Eugene Jensen and Melinda (Mae) Josephine (Larson) Jensen. Throughout his life, Al was called Bud by his three older sisters: Faye, Leila, and Carol (Boots). Their father died when Al was four years old, and Mae moved her family to Rapid City, South Dakota, and later to Yakima, Washington.
While growing up he sold the local newspaper on the street corners shouting, "Yakima Daily News! Just a nickel, half a dime, keeps you reading all the time. The more you read, the more you know. That's a good way to get rid of your dough. Yakima Daily News!"
When Al turned 16 he hitched a ride to Bremerton, where he passed the test for an electrician apprenticeship at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.
He volunteered to serve our country in 1947 with the U.S. Army Engineers in Seoul, Korea. He became the main electrician on his base. Al was proud of helping build a new democratic government at the end of World War II. When he returned to Bremerton, he completed his electrician apprenticeship.
He met Mary Frances Schuler at Bert Wallach's Drug Store & Soda Fountain on Callow Avenue in Bremerton. She served him his favorite 5-cent Green River drink. He was smitten. When Mary and her family moved to Stockton, California, he was heartbroken and soon followed her. They were married in 1949 at the Stockton Presbyterian Church, and then returned to Bremerton where Al continued to work in the shipyard, and Mary enjoyed her love of dance and taught at the YWCA.
Al loved the Pacific Northwest and outdoor adventure. He took his family - Mary and their children Christine, Patricia, Douglas and Mary Lynn - camping, downhill skiing, boating, water skiing, fishing, backpacking, and traveling throughout the country as he furthered his education at different shipyards.
The whole family enjoyed the extended family at Summit Avenue Presbyterian Church where Al served as an elder and Mary taught Sunday School.
Al encouraged and supported Mary while she attended the University of Puget Sound where she earned a B.A. in Teaching. He retired in 1980 as an electrical engineer supervisor of design systems on ships and submarines. After his retirement, he often helped Mary in her kindergarten class at Naval Avenue School.
Loving and caring his entire life, Al was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He leaves behind a strong legacy in his family. His life was dedicated to education, gentleness, and the love and acceptance of others. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary; his children, Chris Ann Hall (Larry) of Bremerton, Patricia Jensen of Bremerton, Dug Jensen (Susan) of Sitka, Alaska, and Mary Lynn Jensen (Jay Borseth) of Seattle; grandchildren, Anna, Loren, Christian, Alexandria and Isaiah; great-grandchildren, Rachel, Eli, Jameson and newborn baby Clara; sister, Carol Hood; and other family.
Al Jensen was born on the family farm in Turner County, South Dakota on Aug. 31, 1927 to Alfred Eugene Jensen and Melinda (Mae) Josephine (Larson) Jensen. Throughout his life, Al was called Bud by his three older sisters: Faye, Leila, and Carol (Boots). Their father died when Al was four years old, and Mae moved her family to Rapid City, South Dakota, and later to Yakima, Washington.
While growing up he sold the local newspaper on the street corners shouting, "Yakima Daily News! Just a nickel, half a dime, keeps you reading all the time. The more you read, the more you know. That's a good way to get rid of your dough. Yakima Daily News!"
When Al turned 16 he hitched a ride to Bremerton, where he passed the test for an electrician apprenticeship at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.
He volunteered to serve our country in 1947 with the U.S. Army Engineers in Seoul, Korea. He became the main electrician on his base. Al was proud of helping build a new democratic government at the end of World War II. When he returned to Bremerton, he completed his electrician apprenticeship.
He met Mary Frances Schuler at Bert Wallach's Drug Store & Soda Fountain on Callow Avenue in Bremerton. She served him his favorite 5-cent Green River drink. He was smitten. When Mary and her family moved to Stockton, California, he was heartbroken and soon followed her. They were married in 1949 at the Stockton Presbyterian Church, and then returned to Bremerton where Al continued to work in the shipyard, and Mary enjoyed her love of dance and taught at the YWCA.
Al loved the Pacific Northwest and outdoor adventure. He took his family - Mary and their children Christine, Patricia, Douglas and Mary Lynn - camping, downhill skiing, boating, water skiing, fishing, backpacking, and traveling throughout the country as he furthered his education at different shipyards.
The whole family enjoyed the extended family at Summit Avenue Presbyterian Church where Al served as an elder and Mary taught Sunday School.
Al encouraged and supported Mary while she attended the University of Puget Sound where she earned a B.A. in Teaching. He retired in 1980 as an electrical engineer supervisor of design systems on ships and submarines. After his retirement, he often helped Mary in her kindergarten class at Naval Avenue School.
Loving and caring his entire life, Al was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He leaves behind a strong legacy in his family. His life was dedicated to education, gentleness, and the love and acceptance of others. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary; his children, Chris Ann Hall (Larry) of Bremerton, Patricia Jensen of Bremerton, Dug Jensen (Susan) of Sitka, Alaska, and Mary Lynn Jensen (Jay Borseth) of Seattle; grandchildren, Anna, Loren, Christian, Alexandria and Isaiah; great-grandchildren, Rachel, Eli, Jameson and newborn baby Clara; sister, Carol Hood; and other family.
Alvin Virgil Jensen passed peacefully on June 29, 2016 with his family by his side. A celebration service will be held at Summit Avenue Presbyterian Church in Bremerton at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, 2016.
Al Jensen was born on the family farm in Turner County, South Dakota on Aug. 31, 1927 to Alfred Eugene Jensen and Melinda (Mae) Josephine (Larson) Jensen. Throughout his life, Al was called Bud by his three older sisters: Faye, Leila, and Carol (Boots). Their father died when Al was four years old, and Mae moved her family to Rapid City, South Dakota, and later to Yakima, Washington.
While growing up he sold the local newspaper on the street corners shouting, "Yakima Daily News! Just a nickel, half a dime, keeps you reading all the time. The more you read, the more you know. That's a good way to get rid of your dough. Yakima Daily News!"
When Al turned 16 he hitched a ride to Bremerton, where he passed the test for an electrician apprenticeship at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.
He volunteered to serve our country in 1947 with the U.S. Army Engineers in Seoul, Korea. He became the main electrician on his base. Al was proud of helping build a new democratic government at the end of World War II. When he returned to Bremerton, he completed his electrician apprenticeship.
He met Mary Frances Schuler at Bert Wallach's Drug Store & Soda Fountain on Callow Avenue in Bremerton. She served him his favorite 5-cent Green River drink. He was smitten. When Mary and her family moved to Stockton, California, he was heartbroken and soon followed her. They were married in 1949 at the Stockton Presbyterian Church, and then returned to Bremerton where Al continued to work in the shipyard, and Mary enjoyed her love of dance and taught at the YWCA.
Al loved the Pacific Northwest and outdoor adventure. He took his family - Mary and their children Christine, Patricia, Douglas and Mary Lynn - camping, downhill skiing, boating, water skiing, fishing, backpacking, and traveling throughout the country as he furthered his education at different shipyards.
The whole family enjoyed the extended family at Summit Avenue Presbyterian Church where Al served as an elder and Mary taught Sunday School.
Al encouraged and supported Mary while she attended the University of Puget Sound where she earned a B.A. in Teaching. He retired in 1980 as an electrical engineer supervisor of design systems on ships and submarines. After his retirement, he often helped Mary in her kindergarten class at Naval Avenue School.
Loving and caring his entire life, Al was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He leaves behind a strong legacy in his family. His life was dedicated to education, gentleness, and the love and acceptance of others. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary; his children, Chris Ann Hall (Larry) of Bremerton, Patricia Jensen of Bremerton, Dug Jensen (Susan) of Sitka, Alaska, and Mary Lynn Jensen (Jay Borseth) of Seattle; grandchildren, Anna, Loren, Christian, Alexandria and Isaiah; great-grandchildren, Rachel, Eli, Jameson and newborn baby Clara; sister, Carol Hood; and other family.
Al Jensen was born on the family farm in Turner County, South Dakota on Aug. 31, 1927 to Alfred Eugene Jensen and Melinda (Mae) Josephine (Larson) Jensen. Throughout his life, Al was called Bud by his three older sisters: Faye, Leila, and Carol (Boots). Their father died when Al was four years old, and Mae moved her family to Rapid City, South Dakota, and later to Yakima, Washington.
While growing up he sold the local newspaper on the street corners shouting, "Yakima Daily News! Just a nickel, half a dime, keeps you reading all the time. The more you read, the more you know. That's a good way to get rid of your dough. Yakima Daily News!"
When Al turned 16 he hitched a ride to Bremerton, where he passed the test for an electrician apprenticeship at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.
He volunteered to serve our country in 1947 with the U.S. Army Engineers in Seoul, Korea. He became the main electrician on his base. Al was proud of helping build a new democratic government at the end of World War II. When he returned to Bremerton, he completed his electrician apprenticeship.
He met Mary Frances Schuler at Bert Wallach's Drug Store & Soda Fountain on Callow Avenue in Bremerton. She served him his favorite 5-cent Green River drink. He was smitten. When Mary and her family moved to Stockton, California, he was heartbroken and soon followed her. They were married in 1949 at the Stockton Presbyterian Church, and then returned to Bremerton where Al continued to work in the shipyard, and Mary enjoyed her love of dance and taught at the YWCA.
Al loved the Pacific Northwest and outdoor adventure. He took his family - Mary and their children Christine, Patricia, Douglas and Mary Lynn - camping, downhill skiing, boating, water skiing, fishing, backpacking, and traveling throughout the country as he furthered his education at different shipyards.
The whole family enjoyed the extended family at Summit Avenue Presbyterian Church where Al served as an elder and Mary taught Sunday School.
Al encouraged and supported Mary while she attended the University of Puget Sound where she earned a B.A. in Teaching. He retired in 1980 as an electrical engineer supervisor of design systems on ships and submarines. After his retirement, he often helped Mary in her kindergarten class at Naval Avenue School.
Loving and caring his entire life, Al was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He leaves behind a strong legacy in his family. His life was dedicated to education, gentleness, and the love and acceptance of others. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary; his children, Chris Ann Hall (Larry) of Bremerton, Patricia Jensen of Bremerton, Dug Jensen (Susan) of Sitka, Alaska, and Mary Lynn Jensen (Jay Borseth) of Seattle; grandchildren, Anna, Loren, Christian, Alexandria and Isaiah; great-grandchildren, Rachel, Eli, Jameson and newborn baby Clara; sister, Carol Hood; and other family.
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