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Gordon Max Jensen

Birth	:	15 Apr 1927 Palmer, Merrick County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	12 Nov 2011 Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Overton Cemetery, Overton, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7317009, -99.5222015
Description	:	Gordon Max Jensen, 84, of Grand Island, Nebraska, formerly of Callaway and Overton, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011, at Good Samaritan Village in Grand Island. Gordon was born April 15, 1927, at Palmer, Nebraska to Horace V. and Christina (Williamsen) Jensen. Gordon attended school at Callaway and graduated from Oconto High School with the class of 1945. He then enlisted in the United States Army where he was stationed in Louisiana. Upon his discharge he returned to Nebraska where he attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and Kearney State College. Gordon married the love of his life, Dorothy A.... Read More	Gordon Max Jensen, 84, of Grand Island, Nebraska, formerly of Callaway and Overton, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011, at Good Samaritan Village in Grand Island. Gordon was born April 15, 1927, at Palmer, Nebraska to Horace V. and Christina (Williamsen) Jensen. Gordon attended school at Callaway and graduated from Oconto High School with the class of 1945. He then enlisted in the United States Army where he was stationed in Louisiana. Upon his discharge he returned to Nebraska where he attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and Kearney State College. Gordon married the love of his life, Dorothy A. Shea on June 7, 1950 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Oconto. Two children were blessed to this marriage; Dan and Peggy. Dorothy was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1953. Gordon cared for and loved his Dorothy until her death on June 5, 2004. Gordon worked as the Grain Elevator Manager for many years in Oconto and Overton and then for the village of Overton. He then went to work for Monroe Auto in Cozad where he retired. In 1995, he and Dorothy moved to Callaway where he resided until moving to Grand Island in May of 2011. Gordon played a mean game of Cribbage and loved playing cards, bridge and chess. He enjoyed Suduko and discussing politics. He was a historian and avid photographer. Gordon was an honest, intelligent, kind-hearted man who was very devoted to his family. He never forgot a birthday, anniversary or special occasion with a card or a call. Survivors are: son and daughter-in-law: Dan & Deb Jensen of Johnson Lake, NE.; daughter: Peggy Wirth of Grand Island, NE.; brothers: Russell & Lois Jensen of Sun City, AZ., Bob & Osa Jensen of Grand Island, NE.; Sisters-in-law: Helen Jensen of Downingtown, PA., Doris Jensen of York, NE., Fern Shea of Kearney, NE., Muriel Shea of Lexington, NE.; grandchildren: Brandon & Michele Jensen of Aurora, CO; Damon Wirth of Bennet, NE; Kaitlyn & Erin Bright of Lincoln, NE; Kimberley & Chris Beddow of Parker, CO.; great-grandchildren: Henry & Julia Bright and Lewis & Nolan Beddow Gordon was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brothers, Hervey & Dwayne Jensen; son-in-law, Larry Wirth and brothers-in-law, Eugene Shea & Richard Shea Burial with Military Honors will be in the Overton Cemetery at Overton, NE.

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Gordon Max Jensen's memorial is located at: Overton Cemetery, Overton, Dawson County, USA.
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Gordon Max Jensen death on 12 Nov 2011 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.7317009
Longitude: -99.5222015

Family Members:

Parent

Horace V. Jensen

(1888 - 1968)

Christina O. Williamsen Jensen

(1895 - 1953)

Spouse

Dorothy A. Shea Jensen

(1930 - 2004)

Siblings

Hervey V. Jensen

(1920 - 2009)

Robert Lee “Bob” Jensen

(1930 - 2016)

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