Ronald Merle Jensen
Posted By Lake Shore Funeral Home On July 26, 2014 @ 7:17 pm In Obituaries | 13 Comments
Ronald Merle Jensen, 70, of Hewitt, passed away Friday, July 25th at a local hospital.
Memorial Service: 10:30AM Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Lake Shore Funeral Home. Military Honors will be rendered by the U.S. Air Force. Masonic Services will also be conducted.
Ron was born April 7, 1944, in Waterloo, Iowa to the late Bob and Bette (Beebe) Jensen. Ron enjoyed playing football and softball in his younger years, and was an avid bow hunter and fisherman throughout his life. He graduated from Ray High School in Corpus Christi in 1964. He joined the United States Air Force in 1966 and was honorably discharged in 1968. He received his undergraduate degree in Spanish and Criminal Justice from Hardin Simmons University in Abilene and his Masters degree in Criminal Justice from Central Texas College in Killeen. He worked in insurance for many years, and then as a case worker for the Texas Youth Commission. After retiring, he worked part-time as a contractor with Kunkel Construction in Waco.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Bette (Beebe) Jensen; and brother, Jack Jensen.
He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Jensen of Pflugerville; son, Ronnie Jensen and wife Michelle of Providence Village; grandchildren, Dylan Jensen, Andrew Burger and Julia Burger; sister, Shirley Jensen of Rockdale; sister-in-law, Barbara Cassom of Scurry; nephews, Cody and Shane Turner of Waco; nieces Tara Jensen of Otter Rock, Oregon, Kristi Mitchell and Tami Babovec of Scurry, and McKenzie Hendrix of Waco.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project.
Family and friends are invited after service for a lunch gathering at George’s Restaurant, 1201 Hewitt Dr. in Woodway.
Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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Ronnie and Stephanie,
George and I are so sorry for your loss.Your dad was a good friend with whom we shared many hours of conversation and stories. May he rest in peace in the arms of the Lord, and may God bring you comfort at this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ron you have been a great friend for over 50 years. I enjoyed playing football with you at W B Ray. I know you will be missed by your family and friends. Rest In Peace big guy !
Prayers to all Ron’s family for comfort. Glenn can tell many hunting stories about Ron, most of them quite funny. One of the pictures in the video is of Ron and Glenn with the Javelinas they killed at Fort Stockton in 1978 (or 79). That was Glenn’s first bow hunt out of Coryell County. They had many hunting adventures after that. I worked with Ron at Coryell County Farm Bureau (1979-81) and he was a wonderful co-worker and friend. Stephanie and (Little) Ron, your dad loved you very much. We won’t be able to attend the service on Thursday due to prior commitments, but know that we loved your dad. We have wonderful memories of him, and share in your loss.
Sue and Glenn, (Gatesville, Texas)
Ron and his family are in my thoughts. I remember him as a great guy during our time at Ray High. If that is true, he was an even greater husband, father and grandfather. This is the highest tribute that can be paid to any human being during their lifetime. He had a good ride and is now in the loving arms of our Father. Ron, say ‘hi’ to Anne and the dogs. Tell them I’ll catch up after the chores are done.
Randy Everson (Harker Heights, TX)
Prayers to Ron’s family. I’m very sorry to lose a fellow classmate even though I am cheered to read his memorial and know that he lived a purposeful, loving, fulfilling life.
Ronny was a good man and a fine athlete and competitor. I am sure those traits carried over to being a great father and grandfather. He is certainly in a better place with “Our Lord and Savior’, Jesus Christ. God rest his soul.
What great memories of a wonderful human being and fellow classmate. Praying that you will experience God’s peace that surpasses all understanding. Blessings, Scott Murray
I am truly sorry for your loss and may God be with you and your family during this time. I enjoyed visiting with Mr. Jensen and our talks about fishing and hunting. I think of him everytime I look down and see his drawing on my folder where he was teaching me how to put shrimp on my line before a fishing trip I was going on. I know he’s going to be missed. Prayers to your family.
So sorry about Ron he was such a sweet person!!! It want be the same around our area no more he will be missed!!! RIP!!! RON we love ya!!!
So sad to here of Ron passing, he was a kind and caring person. He was a good friend to my father-inlaw. Prayers to his family
My thoughts and prayers go out to Ron’s family. Ron and I always remained in contact after we left college and I have many memories of the times we shared. I feel honored to call Ron Jensen one of my dearest friends…you will be missed!
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With deepest sympathy.