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Howard R. Jensen Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1930 - 2014 Mr. Howard Robert Jensen, age 84 of Greenville, died Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Our Place Cares in Greenville. He was born May 14, 1930 in Edmore, the son of Alva and Vera (Jorgensen) Jensen. He graduated from Edmore High School, class of 1949. Howard proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married Collen G. Smith on September 3, 1955 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Adrian. He was a longtime member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Edmore, and, after he and Collen moved to Greenville, a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. He enjoyed traveling, camping, woodworking, and cribbage. Howard and Colleen also enjoyed winters spent in Arizona. His loving wife of 59 years, Collen survives, along with their daughters, Cynthia Peterman of Grand Rapids and Denis (Brad) Lund of Saline; granddaughter, Amber Lund of Kalamazoo; his sister, Gail Foster of Edmore; and his sister-in-law, Betty Jensen. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Serena Hockstra, Kenneth Jensen, Dale Jensen, and Geneva Bowen. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, with visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 AM prior to the service. Howard's pastor, Rev. Jeffrey Wilhelm, will serve as officiant. Memorial contributions may be given to Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church or the Alzheimer's Association.

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There are currently 7 condolences.

Leland & Alice Jensen Saturday November 15, 2014 at 2:00 PM

Our prayer & thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Didn't learn about Howard's passing until the day after the funeral.Hold on to all the wonderful memories, they will help carry you though these sad times.

Kathi VanHoey Wednesday November 12, 2014 at 3:46 PM

Colleen, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers are with you at this time and know that he is always with you.

Duane Andersen andersenbrosllc@gmail.com Wednesday November 12, 2014 at 6:20 AM

Colleen, Cindy, Dee I was sorry to see yesterday of Howards funeral. I always thougt of him as one of the good guys that you get to know in life. Hope everyone will be ok thinking of you all. Duane

Jerry & Judy Duran Tuesday November 11, 2014 at 2:40 PM

Our deepest sympathy to you and the family in the loss of Howard. I'm sure he's watching from a better world and will be waiting to be reunited later.

Connie & Lee Hansen Monday November 10, 2014 at 9:23 PM

So very sorry Colleen to hear of Howard's death...he will be missed in the hood! We sure share lots of AZ memories...sorry we can't be at his funeral..May God surround you with his loving arms...

Chris Mason Monday November 10, 2014 at 3:38 PM

Thoughts and Prayers to your family. Hold all of the wonderful memories of Howard close to your heart!

Paul Parlow Monday November 10, 2014 at 2:26 PM

Colleen and family blessings on you as you celebrate Howard's move from his home here to his residence in the Father's House. Paul Parlow, Pastor

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