Deseret Morning News, 03/08/05

Richard Clyde Jensen, (Dick) passed away Saturday, March 5, 2005 at the age of 80, in his home with his sweetheart, VaLeen Sorensen Jensen, by his side. Richard was born July 17, 1924 in Montpelier, Idaho to James Jensen and Naomi Phelps. Richard left Montpelier when he was called by the U.S. Army to serve his country in World War II. After the war, being an active member of the LDS Church, Richard served a two and a half year mission in Copenhagen, Denmark. Upon completing his mission, he returned to Salt Lake to finish his education at the LDS Business College. Richard graduated as a certified accountant with experience in business management. During his college years, he served as student body president. Richard married his sweetheart, VaLeen Sorensen, in the Salt Lake LDS temple Feb. 11, 1953. Richard's academic years prepared him to become the world's largest importer for the Swiss Bernina Sewing Machine, a virtually unknown machine before he began. He retired in 1986. From 1987 until his passing, he was owner and manager of the Richard C. Jensen Enterprises. Dick has faithfully served in numerous Church positions inclusive of Stake Young Men's President, Genealogical Coordinator, Bishop of the Bountiful Third Ward, High Councilman, Genealogy Advisor, Stake Sunday School President, Temple Sealer and Mission President of the Denmark/Iceland Mission. In his final years, Dick was involved in land development in Southern Utah, bordering Zions Park. He loved genealogy work as he completed his family lines. Survived by his wife, VaLeen Sorensen Jensen of Bountiful; six children, Kim (Leslie) Jensen of Layton, Robyn (Stuart) Smith of New Jersey, Tamara (Dana) Bell of Bountiful, Jaron (Janene) of Washington, Todd (Shauna) Jensen of South Jordan, and Mark (Deanne) Jensen of Arizona; 26 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Also survived by one sister, Juanita Gray of Idaho. Preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bountiful Hills Ward, 1190 East Bountiful Hills Drive. Interment- Lakeview Cemetery.