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Arvin Chester Jensen Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1932 - 2010 Arvin Chester Jensen age 78 of Greenville died at his home on Saturday October 2, 2010. He was born on May 18,1932 in Greenville the son of Chester E and Marian M. Larsen Jensen. Arvin was a graduate of Greenville High School class of 1950 and graduated from the dairy program at MSU. He was a supervisor technician for the Dairy Industry and a member of the Dairy Herd Improvement Association for 30 years. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in Korea, a life member of the Ray I Booth Post # 101 Greenville where he was the Post Commander and also American Legion District Commander, life member of the Lester J. Sitts VFW Post # 5065 of Sheridan , the Masonic Lodge of Greenville, 40 & 8 of the American Legion, the Moose Lodge and TPA Post G. Preceding him in death were his wife Cynthia Pat Sturgill Jensen in 2006, his father in 2006 and mother in 2008 and two sons, James in 1989 and Jeffery in 2001. He is survived by his children; Jane (Quanah) Jensen-Gore of Maryland, Julie (Chet) Spence of Grand Rapids, Kathy (Rob) Ranes of Caledonia and Les ( Maggee) Blanding of Chichester West Sussex England, 11 Grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, his brothers Kenneth of Greenville and Florida and Darwin (Mila) Jensen of Sheridan his trusted canine friend and beloved companion Casey and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday October 7, 2010 at 12 O'Clock PM at Hurst Funeral Home Greenville with Rev. Ken Harger officiating. Burial will be in South Sidney Cemetery, Sheridan with military honors provided by the American Legion and VFW Posts. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6 to 8 PM and one hour prior to funeral service. Memorial Contributions may be given to the American Legion or South Sidney Cemetery Association. The family wishes to give special thanks to Arvin's network of friends who helped support him these past months and years

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There are currently 18 condolences.

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Kimberly Moore-Smith Wednesday October 13, 2010 at 9:47 PM

Jane & Julie, I just read of your Dad's passing today. I called Mom (Pat Moore)and she hadn't heard either. I was in Michigan and we would have come to the service if we had known. Please accept our sympathy and know that we will be praying for you and keeping you close in our thoughts.

Sheila Chestnut Tuesday October 12, 2010 at 9:27 PM

Praying that time will heal all pain in losing a love one. May all good memories be cherished forever. May God Bless the family of Jane Gore.

Trudi Wednesday October 6, 2010 at 9:06 PM

Julie, So sorry to hear about your loss.

Georgia Bradley Wednesday October 6, 2010 at 5:37 PM

I'm grateful for the time I got to know Arvin, he could always make you smile. He made our trip to England very special & I have so many wonderful memories. You are in my thoughts & prayers.

Nancy Margarett Thiem Wednesday October 6, 2010 at 11:32 AM

Dear Family sorry for your loss.Thanking of Arvin and my dear sister Pat to day.God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best.Thoushts and prayers are with you.

bill and Sherron Smalley Tuesday October 5, 2010 at 5:32 PM

It was our pleasure to spend time with Arvin and get to know him better over the last few years. We enjoyed our visits with him and he became very special to us. We will truly miss him. We extend our deepest sympathy to you, his family, and also our love, thoughts, and prayers.

Pat and Mary Flannery Tuesday October 5, 2010 at 5:26 PM

Jane - sorry for your loss. I know that your dad had been ill. You'll be in our thoughts!

Bill Acton, 16th District Commander Tuesday October 5, 2010 at 1:43 PM

My sincere sympathy to Arvin's family. I did not know Arvin but we will keep the family in our prayers.

A.L. Chaplain Larry and Susie Vollink Tuesday October 5, 2010 at 1:42 PM

Dear Family of my dear friend, Arvin, The American Legion truly loved Arvin for his awesome dedication and friendship he gave us thru the many years he was with us. At all of the conferences, Arvin sought us out to speak to us and give us encouragement, while we were trying to give encouragement to us! He cared so much for the good of people wherever he went. We loved him and he loved us. Thank you Jensen family for lending him to us. May God give you His sweet comfort at this time. Chaplain Larry & Susie Vollink Past National Chaplain, American Legion

Jim Long & Vic Lancina Tuesday October 5, 2010 at 1:26 PM

Arvin rest in peace. You deserve it. we only knew you a few years but it was a great honor to have you with us at the Big Rapids Commission of the Blind. Our thoughts are with Arvins Families.

donnie green Tuesday October 5, 2010 at 12:47 PM

are thaughts and prayers are with you. donnie and gina green

James A.Carter Tuesday October 5, 2010 at 12:17 PM

Rest in Peace Arvin,l only knew you a short time but you left a big impression on me and my family, and l will miss you alway's.love Jim,Barb & Callie.

M-TEC Tuesday October 5, 2010 at 9:56 AM

The M-TEC staff of Montcalm Community College wishes to extend sympathy to Jane and family.

Norm Miller Monday October 4, 2010 at 2:04 PM

A great friend with always a smile and handshake.

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