Rodney Frank Jensen

1950 - 2011

Rodney Frank Jensen obituary, 1950-2011, West Valley City, UT

BORN

1950

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Valley View Memorial Park & Funeral Home

4335 West 4100 South

West Valley City, Utah

Rodney Jensen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 2, 2011.

Rodney Frank Jensen
1950 – 2011

Our loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and brother passed away March 1, 2011.
Rod was born November 18, 1950 to John L Jensen and Helen Wessman Jensen Martinez. He married Teresa Higley on Feb. 17, 1969 and later divorced.
Rod is survived by his companion, Cindy McClees; his three sons Kelly, Terry, and Justin Jensen. Daughter Jesica Jensen Follett; 21 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Sister, Carolyn Jensen, Brothers John (Carol) Jensen of VA, Dennis (Sheryl) Jensen of UT, Richard (Janet) Martinez of OH; Sisters Linda (Ron) Carpenter of CA, Marianne (Pedro) Gomez of ID, Sally (Ed) Griswold of AZ. And many loving nieces and nephews.
He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, classic cars, and Harley Davidson motorcycles. "Ol Willie" touched the hearts and lives of many people and will be deeply missed.
The family would like to thank Summit Home Health and Hospice for their loving concern and care.
Funeral services will be held Monday, March 7, 2011 at 12:00 noon at Valley View Funeral Home Chapel 4335 W 4100 S. The family will receive friends at a viewing Sunday evening from 6-8 pm at Valley View Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service on Monday. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park.


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April 13, 2011

R SCHIELL

April 4, 2011

Denise Oz

Posted by Denise Oz

April 4, 2011

Denise Oz

Dear Uncle Rod,
so many memories, so many stories... some make us chuckle. Some make us cry. Our family lost someone very special when we lost you. There's going to be an empty place in all of our hearts and it's hard to imagine what family reunions will be like from now on... You were one of a kind and a true soul. I love you for always being you!
With all of my love ! Da Niece

April 2, 2011

Becky (Korous) Storm

Dennis and Denise,
I just saw this on your facebook Denise, and I guess I just didn't realize that your uncle had passed.. I knew he wasn't doing well. I am so sorry for your loss.. I know the pain you are feeling... please know that I am always here for you.. I love you much

March 28, 2011

Lawanna Spencer

Cindy
I just found out. Cindy, you are in our hearts and prayers today and always. Love and peace be with you and your family.
Ray and Lawanna

March 10, 2011

Andrea Folkis

Justin-
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember the dance I had the pleasure of having with him! Your father was a great man and will be missed tons.

March 9, 2011

Stasi Johnson

Cindy, Angie & Hoss, Jessie, Mom, Jordie, Dustin, and everyone. I am very sorry for the loss of your Rod. I wish I was there and that there was something I could do for any of you. If there is please let me know. I love you guys so much. Am with you at heart.

March 8, 2011

tony prows

justin kelly terry i just wanted to let you know that i loved your dad like he was my own dad and im so proud that i know you all your dad was a good man

March 8, 2011

David Nelson

Rodney,

I enjoyed being your doctor. I always appreciated your kind heart and friendliness.

Dr. David Nelson

March 8, 2011

Worthens

I am sadden to hear the lost of such a great man. Rod was a friend of Mark and I back in the day when he had his auto part store. Great Memories of the Man!!
Mark and Roberta and family

March 7, 2011

Denny (DeNephew) Jensen/Karrick

Uncle Rod once gave me some of the best advice ever when I was about to leave for boot camp - he said, "Don't drop the soap!"

I am so happy that my children got the chance to know him, even if only for 3 days... We will miss him very much!

March 7, 2011

Kimberly Jensen/Martinez

Uncle Rodney we well miss you. We all love you very much. And thank you for all the wonderful people you have brought to our family

March 7, 2011

JOHN PARKS

TO THE JENSEN FAMILY,SORRY TO HEAR OF ROD'S PASSING. MANY YEARS AGO, I USED TO WORK WITH HIM,THEN I SOLD PARTS TO HIM AT HIS STORE,RACED AGAINST HIM AT BONNEVILLE AND JUST TALKED TO HIM A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO. LIFE ON EARTH IS TO SHORT--RIDE ON ROD

March 7, 2011

Sandy Leon

Cindy and Rodney's Family.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss!
I had the pleasure of meeting Rod at the fair last year, I had to take a double look because I heard Willy Nelson was in town and he sure looked allot like him. Cindy I am here if there is any thing I can do, you can reach me through Rose.
You are all in my thougths and prayers.

March 7, 2011

Vickie Harrison-Mannek

Linda and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Rod's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. We do have many great memories!

March 6, 2011

Kevin and Kelly Blatnick

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

March 6, 2011

Megan Jensen

Aunt Cindy, i am so sorry for your loss. I love you!

March 6, 2011

Guy and Lou Miller

Dennis and Sheryl we are so sorry about the passing of Rod. It is so hard to loose a loved one, especially when your so close. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you. Guy and Lou Miller

March 6, 2011

Julie Allen

Terry and Family,

--So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I didn't know your Dad, but he must have been quite a man to raise such a kind son.

March 6, 2011

don jody pillow

To rods family

Our deepest sympathy for the lose of you dad, he was a wonderful person and will be missed

don and jody pillow

March 5, 2011

Kelly we are sorry to hear about your loss.We are thinking about you and your family. David and Annette Kagie

March 5, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time, may time heal your hearts. My deepest sympathy. Love, Siri Crandall (Provo UT)

March 5, 2011

Tony prows

Im sorry to hear about your dad he was a wonderful man and always so much fun to go see and talk to he will be missed so much and im glad to know you and your family and if there is anything i can do please let me know love you all

March 5, 2011

tony prows

Im sorry to hear about your dad he was a wonderful man he will be dearly missed you all will be in my thoughts and my prayers if there is anything you need please let me know

March 5, 2011

Julie Higley

Teresa, Terry, Kelly and Justin, family and friends. I was sorry to hear about the passing of Rod. I know you will miss him. You're in my thoughts.
Love you,
Julie Higley

March 5, 2011

Pam Dierx

I loved your Dad he always gave more then anyone. Sharing with him was always a joy. I will miss him deeply.

March 5, 2011

Deb Montag

Cindy and Rod Family
May you all know what love he had for you all. Time to heal maybe long but will only keep you memories with him alive. May you all know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

March 5, 2011

Denise Oz

Posted by Denise Oz

March 4, 2011

Shauna Benson

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

March 4, 2011

Shauna Benson

What a wonderful person.
Peace be with your family.

March 3, 2011

Debbie Browning

Memories will keep you with all family and friends for a lifetime...rest in peace and no more pain. Thanks for being part of my large family.

March 3, 2011

To my little brother Rod, I will miss you and all the fun times we had, we have worked together partied together and share many family times and trips. may you enjoy the next ride with mom and dad
with all my love
Dennis

March 3, 2011

jesica jensen/follett

i love you so much dad and i am so glad I got to know you. Cant wait to see you again. love ya, jesica

March 3, 2011

jesica jensen/follett

I love you so much dad and I'm so very glad I got to know you. Can't wait to see you again. Love ya, jesica

March 3, 2011

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March 3, 2011

Kelly Jensen

I love you dad! Thank you for all the memories. But most of all, thanks for being my buddy. See you on the next go 'round! Love, Kel

Posted by Kelly Jensen

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