Neils Alan Jensen "Al", of Henderson, NV and formerly of Port Clinton, beloved husband of Joyce Drummond Jensen, passed away Friday, February 1, 2008, at St. Rose Dominican Hospital in Las Vegas, NV.
Al was born September 17, 1937 to Edna and Neils Jensen. Al was a graduate of Port Clinton High School, and Bowling Green State University. He received dual Master's degrees from Mary Manse College, and Xavier University.
He devoted his entire adult life to working with children. He had been a classroom teacher, coach of several sports, high school vice principal and principal, guidance counselor, Job Core Director, and Dean of Students at Rio Grande College.
Al was a kind and loving man with an incredible sense of humor. After his wife and children, Al's passion was for sports, particularly his beloved Buckeyes.
He was preceded in death by his father, Neils Jensen; father-in-law, Floyd Drummond brother Dennis Jensen; brother-in-law, Harold Drummond; nephews: Chris Grieves and Brian Drummond; and several aunts and uncles who had given him many fond memories.
He and his wife of 36 years retired to Henderson, NV, 10 years ago. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Jensen of Henderson, NV; their two children, Allison Jensen, of San Diego, CA, and Derek Jensen, of Reno, NV; daughters Beth, Heidi, Lisa, and sons Neils and Eric (children from a previous marriage); mother, Edna Jensen, of Oak Harbor, OH; sister, Rose Marie O'Connell, of Oak Harbor, OH; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Art and Jane Hess, of Middleport, OH; sisters-in-law, Bunny Jensen, of Swansea, MA, and Jane Drummond, of Logan, OH; nieces: Michelle Bryant, Lindsey O'Connell, Jennifer Carriero, Holly Jensen, Marta Murray, Jan Colosimo, Jill Gundler, Christi Mash, and Cathy King. Nephews: Dennis Jensen, Scott and Jay Drummond; and many loving cousins and friends.
Services: A service to honor his memory and to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at St. John's Lutheran Church, located at 207 Adams St. in Port Clinton, OH.
Memorials: The family suggests contributions to be made in Al's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. Or call 1-800-805-5856 for directions in making contributions.
Al was born September 17, 1937 to Edna and Neils Jensen. Al was a graduate of Port Clinton High School, and Bowling Green State University. He received dual Master's degrees from Mary Manse College, and Xavier University.
He devoted his entire adult life to working with children. He had been a classroom teacher, coach of several sports, high school vice principal and principal, guidance counselor, Job Core Director, and Dean of Students at Rio Grande College.
Al was a kind and loving man with an incredible sense of humor. After his wife and children, Al's passion was for sports, particularly his beloved Buckeyes.
He was preceded in death by his father, Neils Jensen; father-in-law, Floyd Drummond brother Dennis Jensen; brother-in-law, Harold Drummond; nephews: Chris Grieves and Brian Drummond; and several aunts and uncles who had given him many fond memories.
He and his wife of 36 years retired to Henderson, NV, 10 years ago. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Jensen of Henderson, NV; their two children, Allison Jensen, of San Diego, CA, and Derek Jensen, of Reno, NV; daughters Beth, Heidi, Lisa, and sons Neils and Eric (children from a previous marriage); mother, Edna Jensen, of Oak Harbor, OH; sister, Rose Marie O'Connell, of Oak Harbor, OH; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Art and Jane Hess, of Middleport, OH; sisters-in-law, Bunny Jensen, of Swansea, MA, and Jane Drummond, of Logan, OH; nieces: Michelle Bryant, Lindsey O'Connell, Jennifer Carriero, Holly Jensen, Marta Murray, Jan Colosimo, Jill Gundler, Christi Mash, and Cathy King. Nephews: Dennis Jensen, Scott and Jay Drummond; and many loving cousins and friends.
Services: A service to honor his memory and to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at St. John's Lutheran Church, located at 207 Adams St. in Port Clinton, OH.
Memorials: The family suggests contributions to be made in Al's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. Or call 1-800-805-5856 for directions in making contributions.
Neils Alan Jensen "Al", of Henderson, NV and formerly of Port Clinton, beloved husband of Joyce Drummond Jensen, passed away Friday, February 1, 2008, at St. Rose Dominican Hospital in Las Vegas, NV.
Al was born September 17, 1937 to Edna and Neils Jensen. Al was a graduate of Port Clinton High School, and Bowling Green State University. He received dual Master's degrees from Mary Manse College, and Xavier University.
He devoted his entire adult life to working with children. He had been a classroom teacher, coach of several sports, high school vice principal and principal, guidance counselor, Job Core Director, and Dean of Students at Rio Grande College.
Al was a kind and loving man with an incredible sense of humor. After his wife and children, Al's passion was for sports, particularly his beloved Buckeyes.
He was preceded in death by his father, Neils Jensen; father-in-law, Floyd Drummond brother Dennis Jensen; brother-in-law, Harold Drummond; nephews: Chris Grieves and Brian Drummond; and several aunts and uncles who had given him many fond memories.
He and his wife of 36 years retired to Henderson, NV, 10 years ago. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Jensen of Henderson, NV; their two children, Allison Jensen, of San Diego, CA, and Derek Jensen, of Reno, NV; daughters Beth, Heidi, Lisa, and sons Neils and Eric (children from a previous marriage); mother, Edna Jensen, of Oak Harbor, OH; sister, Rose Marie O'Connell, of Oak Harbor, OH; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Art and Jane Hess, of Middleport, OH; sisters-in-law, Bunny Jensen, of Swansea, MA, and Jane Drummond, of Logan, OH; nieces: Michelle Bryant, Lindsey O'Connell, Jennifer Carriero, Holly Jensen, Marta Murray, Jan Colosimo, Jill Gundler, Christi Mash, and Cathy King. Nephews: Dennis Jensen, Scott and Jay Drummond; and many loving cousins and friends.
Services: A service to honor his memory and to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at St. John's Lutheran Church, located at 207 Adams St. in Port Clinton, OH.
Memorials: The family suggests contributions to be made in Al's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. Or call 1-800-805-5856 for directions in making contributions.
Al was born September 17, 1937 to Edna and Neils Jensen. Al was a graduate of Port Clinton High School, and Bowling Green State University. He received dual Master's degrees from Mary Manse College, and Xavier University.
He devoted his entire adult life to working with children. He had been a classroom teacher, coach of several sports, high school vice principal and principal, guidance counselor, Job Core Director, and Dean of Students at Rio Grande College.
Al was a kind and loving man with an incredible sense of humor. After his wife and children, Al's passion was for sports, particularly his beloved Buckeyes.
He was preceded in death by his father, Neils Jensen; father-in-law, Floyd Drummond brother Dennis Jensen; brother-in-law, Harold Drummond; nephews: Chris Grieves and Brian Drummond; and several aunts and uncles who had given him many fond memories.
He and his wife of 36 years retired to Henderson, NV, 10 years ago. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Jensen of Henderson, NV; their two children, Allison Jensen, of San Diego, CA, and Derek Jensen, of Reno, NV; daughters Beth, Heidi, Lisa, and sons Neils and Eric (children from a previous marriage); mother, Edna Jensen, of Oak Harbor, OH; sister, Rose Marie O'Connell, of Oak Harbor, OH; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Art and Jane Hess, of Middleport, OH; sisters-in-law, Bunny Jensen, of Swansea, MA, and Jane Drummond, of Logan, OH; nieces: Michelle Bryant, Lindsey O'Connell, Jennifer Carriero, Holly Jensen, Marta Murray, Jan Colosimo, Jill Gundler, Christi Mash, and Cathy King. Nephews: Dennis Jensen, Scott and Jay Drummond; and many loving cousins and friends.
Services: A service to honor his memory and to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at St. John's Lutheran Church, located at 207 Adams St. in Port Clinton, OH.
Memorials: The family suggests contributions to be made in Al's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. Or call 1-800-805-5856 for directions in making contributions.
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