 1949 - 2017 (67 years) Has 2 ancestors but no descendants in this family tree.
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| Name |
Douglas Warren Jensen |
| Birth |
17 Sep 1949 |
Gunnison, Sanpete, Utah, United States  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Initiatory (LDS) |
11 Oct 1968 |
SLAKE |
| FamilySearch ID |
LNSX-JT4 |
| Death |
19 Jul 2017 |
Vernal, Uintah, Utah, United States |
| Burial |
25 Jul 2017 |
Rock Point Cemetery, Maeser, Uintah, Utah, United States |
| Headstones |
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| Headstones |
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| Person ID |
I173697 |
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| Last Modified |
25 Feb 2024 |
| Father |
Robert Lewis Jensen, b. 6 Oct 1923, La Grande, Union, Oregon, United States d. 20 Jan 2009, Uintah, Utah, United States (Age 85 years) |
| Mother |
Ruth Poulson, b. 3 Nov 1923, Manti, Sanpete, Utah, United States d. 18 Oct 2009, Vernal, Uintah, Utah, United States (Age 85 years) |
| Marriage |
28 Sep 1944 |
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States |
| Family ID |
F43120 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family 1 |
Roberta Jean Abbott, b. 28 Feb 1949, Delta, Millard, Utah, United States d. 21 Sep 1995, Roosevelt, Duchesne, Utah, United States (Age 46 years) |
| Marriage |
23 Jan 1971 |
Spanish Fork, Utah, Utah, United States |
| Family ID |
F43118 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Last Modified |
6 Mar 2025 |
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| Event Map |
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 | Birth - 17 Sep 1949 - Gunnison, Sanpete, Utah, United States |
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 | Initiatory (LDS) - 11 Oct 1968 - SLAKE |
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 | Marriage - 23 Jan 1971 - Spanish Fork, Utah, Utah, United States |
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 | Death - 19 Jul 2017 - Vernal, Uintah, Utah, United States |
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 | Burial - 25 Jul 2017 - Rock Point Cemetery, Maeser, Uintah, Utah, United States |
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- Obituary:
Douglas "Doc" Warren Jensen left this world on Wednesday, July 19th, 201 7 . His life was filled with service to others and daily kind deeds. He w a s one of the friendliest, most tender-hearted men who freely gave of h i s time and talents to anyone in need. He had the most incredible "gif t o f gab." If you knew him at all--and even if you didn't and just cross ed h is path--it's more than likely you have been swept up in a long conv ersat ion filled with humor, wonder, praise, philosophy, beauty, homily , and mo re than a little good-natured "bullshit." During these often per sonal, in timate chats, you knew undeniably that you were the most import ant perso n to Doug, his best friend. And you truly were. He loved you. Y ou felt a s if you could listen to him forever, and every ending was to o soon. A gi fted artist, Doug could turn things like wood, paint, and ev en eggshell s into pieces worthy of display. Even his gardens and ground s attracted a dmirers. Ever self-critical, he struggled to accept prais e for his effort s, but we all marveled at his skillful work .
Doug was born in Gunnison, Utah, but his family moved to Vernal whil e h e was a boy, so he grew up in the Basin. He loved this town and the p eopl e in it. Some of his fondest memories stemmed from his early life o n th e game farm, where he developed a life-long love of animals and wher e h e learned his hunting and fishing skills. He spent many peaceful hour s fl y fishing the Green River, often with a dog or a daughter in tow. An d man y a campfire was honored by his Dutch oven cooking .
Doug married Roberta Jean Abbott of Spanish Fork in 1971 and soon move d h is growing family to Chicago, where he earned his Doctorate in Denta l Sur gery degree. The couple returned to Vernal so he could practice hi s trade . Doug was a gentle dentist, applying his artistic talents and ca ring per sonality to his work. He also gave much of his time to the commu nity, ser ving as a scoutmaster, coach, church leader, teacher, member o f the searc h and rescue, and helping whomever and however he could. Dou g and Robbi e raised their six spirited children on Robinwood Lane unti l Robbie tragi cally passed in 1995. In November 1996 ,
Doug married Lisa Ann Summarell. Not only did Doug gain his best frien d , but he also added another daughter. The adventurous couple settled i n M aesar, bought a motorcycle, and started taking many trips to exotic l ocat ions--like Wendover. Together they enjoyed working on projects, bowl ing , driving around the mountains hunting for rocks and landscaping piec es , building and collecting things, hanging out with friends and family , an d laughing and loving.
Despite Doug's physical and mental health problems later in life, they e n joyed a good life together. Doug is preceded in death by his father (Ro be rt) and mother (Ruth), sister (Jocelyn), and first wife (Roberta). H e i s survived by his wife (Lisa); daughters Jeanna (Jason), Jessica (Ben /Mar k), Kristen (George), Karianne (John), and Chrystal; sons Jeremy (Su ki) a nd Kyle (Vicky); brother Lewis; and 13 wonderful grandkids.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 11:00 a.m . a t the Uintah Conference Center (313 E 200 S). A viewing will be hel d Tues day 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the Conference Center . Inter ment will be in the Rockpoint Cemetery under the direction of th e Ashle y Valley Funeral Home.
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