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Sophus Lauritz Jensen

Birth	:	18 Nov 1922 Clay County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	18 Jan 2013 Beresford, Lincoln County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Beresford Cemetery, Beresford, Union County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0699997, -96.7533035
Description	:	Sophus Lauritz Jensen was born on November 18th, 1922 in Clay County in rural Beresford, SD to Carl and Dorthea (Peterson) Jensen and entered into death on January 18th, 2013 at Bethesda Nursing Home in Beresford, SD at the age of 90 years, 2 months. Sophus attended Rockfield Grade School until the 8th Grade. He then served in the Civil Conservation Corps (CCC's) in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Sophus married Marjorie Madsen on February 24th, 1946 in Wakonda, SD. Sophus and Marge were blessed with two sons, Roger Sophus in 1947 and Terry in 1949. The couple farmed near Beresford,... Read More	Sophus Lauritz Jensen was born on November 18th, 1922 in Clay County in rural Beresford, SD to Carl and Dorthea (Peterson) Jensen and entered into death on January 18th, 2013 at Bethesda Nursing Home in Beresford, SD at the age of 90 years, 2 months. Sophus attended Rockfield Grade School until the 8th Grade. He then served in the Civil Conservation Corps (CCC's) in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Sophus married Marjorie Madsen on February 24th, 1946 in Wakonda, SD. Sophus and Marge were blessed with two sons, Roger Sophus in 1947 and Terry in 1949. The couple farmed near Beresford, until they retired and moved to town in the fall of 1989. They traveled south in the winter, eventually making their winter home in Mesa, AZ, where they enjoyed making new friends and entertaining. Sophus was a prior member of Nazareth Lutheran Church, and a current member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Beresford, SD. He was an avid bowler, gardener, and enjoyed playing cards with friends and family. His family was his greatest pride and joy, especially his three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Grateful for having shared his life are his wife of 67 years, Marge; his son, Terry and daughter in-law Judy Jensen of Beresford; grandchildren Nathan and Kristin Jensen of Beresford, Rebecca and Jason Pauly of Norwood, MN, and Candace and Greg Zweifel of Beresford; his five great- grandchildren, Dane Sophus and Judd Thomas Pauly, Grant Terry and Addison Dru Jensen, and Garrison Gregory Zweifel. Others who shared in his life include his sisters-in-law, Lois Jensen of Cambridge, MN and Delores Carlson of Sioux Falls, SD as well as many special nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is preceded into death by his parents, son Roger (1966), brothers Ivan and Einer, and sisters Arlene Frick and Mavis Christensen. Funeral services will be 10AM Monday, January 21, 2013 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Beresford. Burial will follow at Beresford City Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8PM Sunday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church with the family present from 6-8PM and a prayer service at 7PM.

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Where is Sophus Lauritz Jensen's memorial?
Sophus Lauritz Jensen's memorial is located at: Beresford Cemetery, Beresford, Union County, USA.
When did Sophus Lauritz Jensen death?
Sophus Lauritz Jensen death on 18 Jan 2013 in Beresford, Lincoln County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Sophus Lauritz Jensen's memorial?
Latitude: 43.0699997
Longitude: -96.7533035

Family Members:

Parent

Carl G. Jensen

(1892 - 1977)

Dorothy Susanna Petersen Jensen

(1899 - 1981)

Spouse

Marjorie LaVonne Madsen Jensen

(1924 - 2014)

Siblings

Arlene M. Jensen Frick

(1926 - 1998)

Children

Roger S. Jensen

(1947 - 1966)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Beresford Cemetery
Beresford, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0699997, -96.7533035

2. Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Beresford, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0698280, -96.7529907

3. Beresford Memorial Park Cemetery
Beresford, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0695763, -96.7517853

4. Saint Johns Cemetery
Beresford, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0699997, -96.7549973

5. Bethesda Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0898400, -96.7542000

6. Larsen Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0854378, -96.7925568

7. Gothland Cemetery
Beresford, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0764008, -96.6877975

8. Saint Peters Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0619011, -96.8244019

9. Brooklyn Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0984306, -96.8213425

10. Bonine Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1049995, -96.8255997

11. Zion United Methodist Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1410141, -96.7331619

12. Nazareth Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1492004, -96.7664032

13. Saint Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery
Emmet, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9836950, -96.7466350

14. Danefield Seventh Day Advent Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0108000, -96.8452300

15. Hovde Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0685997, -96.8835983

16. Skrefsrud Lutheran Church Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1563400, -96.8213400

17. Romsdal Cemetery
Norway Center, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1565781, -96.6682739

18. Old Romsdal
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1568946, -96.6684787

19. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Alcester, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0266991, -96.6192017

20. Saint Johns Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0696983, -96.9056015

21. Tuntland Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1711006, -96.6866989

22. Komstad Cemetery
Dalesburg, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0417938, -96.9058914

23. Pleasant Hill Pioneer Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1847000, -96.7758026

24. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9805984, -96.6481018