Richard Dennis Jensen Obituary (1944

Richard Dennis Jensen, 73, of Provo passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on December 2, 2017. He was born October 20, 1944 in Payson, UT to Ruel Whiting Jensen and Ethel Josepha Otte. He married his sweetheart Maxine Swasey on April 21, 1966 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Richard grew up in Mapleton, UT where he graduated from Springville High School then attended BYU before serving in the North British England LDS mission. He completed his education at BYU then worked there as the Life Science Librarian for 40 years, retiring in February 2011. He then served in the NY Rochester Mission with his wife for 23 months. He was a faithful servant with many callings in the church and enjoyed playing basketball, working in the scouting program, river rafting with his brothers, and spending time with his family. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Maxine, his children: R. Shaun Jensen (Dana), Craig L. Jensen (Robyn), Todd R. Jensen (Laurie), Jana Erickson (Jason), Brad R. Jensen (Kendra), Kristine Jensen (Tony Anderson), April Wilkerson (Josh), and Lynne Watkins (Christopher), 30 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Brothers; Marvin Jensen, Jay Jensen, and David Jensen, Sisters; Ruthanne Clarke, Carol Wilson, and Kathy Wheeler, along with many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers Neil and Alma Jensen, and a sister Lou Finlayson. We would like to thank the oncology team, surgeons, home health, and hospice for your care and kindness. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 7, 2017 at the Sunset Stake Center, 1560 South 1100 West, Provo, Utah. Friends may call at the Berg Mortuary of Provo, 185 East Center Street, Wednesday, December 6, from 6-8:00 p.m. and at the church Thursday, from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com.