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1944 - 2006
 Dean Carlton Jensen age 61 of Trufant died Tuesday March 21, 2006 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus Grand Rapids. He was born in Greenville on April 26, 1944 the son of Harold L.H. and Sylvia R. Lossin Jensen.
Dean graduated from Lakeview High School with the class of 1962. He was employed as an auto mechanic for many years, the last 20 plus years owning Dean’s Service in Trufant. He was an active member of his community, serving on the Trufant Chamber of Commerce currently as president, a member of St. Thomas Lutheran Church, was a minister of music with his wife for many years, giving comfort and joy to many with his talents, he served with the US Air Force in the Philippines and he enjoyed bowling, becoming “a very good bowler”.
He was married on September 14, 1968 to Carol Lyn Carey. She survives along with their son, Greggory Dean and Joyce Jensen of Grand Rapids, their daughter , Renee Lyn and James Ashley of Grand Rapids, their grandchildren, MacKenzie, Emma, Brianna, Wyatt, Jack and Tyler, his sister, June Miller of Trufant, brother Forest and Jean McLaughlin of Greenville, sister in law Zorine and Robert Heintzelman of Dorr.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother in law, Al Miller in 2004.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday March 25, 2006 at 1 PM at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville with his Pastor , Rev. Aaron I. Sorrels of St. Thomas Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Trufant Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 2-4 and 6-9 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas Lutheran Church.
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There are currently 15 condolences.
Mike and LeAnn Davies
Saturday May 27, 2006 at
11:54 PM
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Dean was a true friend. He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered.
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Colleen and Dean Wolfe
Sunday April 2, 2006 at
4:58 PM
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I am so sorry to hear of the death of Dean. I knew Dean and his family and Junebug from working in the bank in Trufant. You have our deepest sympathies.
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Gary Ingraham
Tuesday March 28, 2006 at
7:12 PM
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Dear Family. I didn't know any of you, but Dean and I were friends way back in the 50's. I lived in Trufant at the time, and Dean and I ran around together quite a bit then. We were just kids so we didn't go far, but had fun in Trufant. He had a Cushman motor scooter and I had a Whizzer motor bike. We rode a lot together and had a lot of fun. I see that he was quite active in his church. I'm so glad. I gave my life to the Lord also and have lived a Christian life for many years. I'm so glad he made that choice too. I'm sure you will all miss him. My prayers will go up for all of you. May God bless.
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Gary T. Sirrine
Friday March 24, 2006 at
6:41 PM
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Dear Carol, Greg and Joyce, Renee and James and June: I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Dean, he was always a "great guy". I've know Dean since high school days at L.H.S. We played ball together at the Macker in Belding and had a lot of fun. I'll never forget years ago I walked into a comedy late at a theater in G.R. Of course there were many funny lines and scenes and I immediately knew that Dean was somewhere in the audience! We all loved to laugh with Dean. Our prayers are with all of you. Gary
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JOE AND JANETTE FUNK
Friday March 24, 2006 at
1:57 PM
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WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF DEAN. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY OUR COMMUNITY. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
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Pauline Petersen
Friday March 24, 2006 at
11:31 AM
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Sorry for your loss. Dean will be missed.
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Phillip & Jacquelyn Bannen
Friday March 24, 2006 at
10:46 AM
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Carol & Family,
We want to send our prayers, & thoughts out to you, & all of your family members. My husband lost one of his very best friends when we heard of the passing of Dean.. God Bless All,,
Thinking of you...
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Alan & Rita Kornatowski
Friday March 24, 2006 at
5:18 AM
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We are sorry for your loss. Dean was a great guy. He will be missed by all.
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Linda, Ray Ort-Richmond and kids
Thursday March 23, 2006 at
4:59 PM
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Carol our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family. Dean was a great guy we will dearly miss him. God bless him and your family.
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Mike & Helen Christensen
Thursday March 23, 2006 at
2:51 PM
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We are so sorry for your loss. Deanwas such a nice person and Mkke had went to school with him. We will miss him. Our thoughts are with you all.
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Michael and Denell Larsen
Thursday March 23, 2006 at
1:34 PM
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We are truely sorry for your loss. Dean was a very active member in our community and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families in this difficult time.
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Brian and Melissa White
Thursday March 23, 2006 at
1:11 PM
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You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Dean will be greatly missed.
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Ron Petersen
Thursday March 23, 2006 at
12:56 PM
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Obviously there is nothing I can say to ease the pain of losing Dean. Please accept my sincere sympathy at this time know my prayers are with you. Dean is a true example of the "world being a better place" because of him! I appreciated the opportunity to talk to Greg last night and it was some relief to be able to relive some memories. I hope Greg felt the same way. Once again...Carol, Greg, Renee & June.....God bless you and know I am there if needed.
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Kris Olson
Thursday March 23, 2006 at
8:57 AM
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Dear Carol and Family,
Your family at BOCFC are with you in thought and much prayer. We are praying for the "peace that surpasses all understanding" be yours now and in the moments of time to come.
Sincerely;
Kris Olson
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Kevin & Carrie Brecker
Thursday March 23, 2006 at
7:24 AM
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What a huge loss for your family and our community. Dean was always so friendly to everyone. We will keep you in our prayers at this difficult time.
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