Jens Egon Jensen
January 19, 1930 - October 2, 2019
Tribute
Dad was born in Bramming, Denmark and immigrated to Canada at the age of 20. Originally landing in Ontario, he made his way west working in various areas of BC in the farming and logging industries. He eventually ended up in Abbotsford where he became a milk tester for the BC Ministry of Agriculture. In 1962 he met the love of his life, Nonie, and they married shortly thereafter. Together they raised three children at the home they built overlooking Sumas Prairie. They enjoyed a rich social life revolving around family, friends, square dancing, camping, fishing, golf, travel and playing cards. They loved to entertain and there were always friends popping by and an impromptu happy hour would start up. Their greatest pride was their family and they loved watching their grandkids grow up, attending many soccer and hockey games and dance recitals. Dad is survived by his children, Ryan (Barb) Jensen; Mark (Laureen) Jensen; and Lisa Jensen and his grandchildren: Alisha Jensen, Christopher (Kelsey) Jensen, Graham Jensen, Alex Jensen, Devon (Joel) Love, Kara (Ryan) Pavitt and Jarred Earnshaw, and great grandchildren Mason Jensen-Roberts and Hazel Pavitt. He was predeceased by Nonie, his wife of 54 years, and his grandson Joshua Jensen. Dad and Mom have left all of us with many happy memories of a rich life well lived and will be missed by their family and friends.
Special thanks to the staff at the Oxford Senior Care Home.
A celebration of life will be held Sunday, Nov. 10th 1:00 -3:00 pm in the amenities building at Crown Point Villas, 34959 Old Clayburn Rd, Abbotsford. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in remembering our parents.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
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From: Wiebe and Jeske Funeral Home
Wiebe and Jeske Funeral Home Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Linda Pavitt
Relation: My son Ryan's wife's grandfather.
Our most sincere condolences to Lisa and her family. It was an honour to meet your father Jens at the wedding of our children and we just want to give you lots of hugs and love while you grieve for the loss of your Dad. Keep those memories alive through our children and grandchild. They are pearls of wisdom, heritage and allow the younger generation to appreciate the journey your Dad Jens has experienced in his life time. We are thinking of you with lots of love in our hearts. Linda and Dougal Pavitt. xx
From: Mike and Kathy Short
Relation: Friends
Ryan, Mark and Lisa. So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. A wonderful and kind man that we will forever hold in our hearts. Plenty of pleasant memories of our youth in their welcoming home. May you find peace. All our love. Mike and Kathy Short
From: Kathy Kish
Relation: Knew your dad since I can remember him coming to our farm. I wouldn't leave his side in the barn as a little girl.
My condolences to the family. Loved talking to your dad, grandfather in Oxford while visiting my dad there. He was a very gentle and kind soul.
From: Alfred Wahl
Relation: Work associates
To Egon’s family. Our heartfelt condolences on Egon’s passing. We noted the obituary in the Abbotsford News. I worked with Egon in Abbotsford BCMAF 1980-1988. Egon always had a pleasant demeanour and friendly attitude. Hard worker on the new Apple 2C spreadsheet available to Ag Econ group. Remember his fishing stories from the Nass River in northern B.C.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
Date & Time:
November 10, 2019
Beginning at 1:00pm
Location:
Crown Point Villas
34959 Old Clayburn Road
Abbotsford, BC Canada
34959 Old Clayburn Road
Abbotsford, BC Canada
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