Daniel J. Jensen (1934-2007)

JENSEN, SWANSON, DANIELSON, RYLIN

Posted By: Ames Tribune
Date: 9/27/2007 at 20:47:34

THE AMES TRIBUNE, Ames, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, September 27, 2007.

Oct. 18, 1934-Sept. 26, 2007

Daniel J. Jensen, 72, of Ames, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, of cancer at home, surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Ames. Following the service, a reception of sharing and celebration will be held.

Dan was born Oct. 18, 1934, to Holger and Florence (Swanson) Jensen. He graduated from Gilbert High School, Luther College and received his master's degree from Iowa State University. From 1954 to 1956, Dan served in the U.S. Army in Germany, playing basketball and baseball for his base. He began his teaching and coaching career at South Hamilton High School in 1959. Dan continued a teaching and coaching career at Central Junior High and Ames High School until his retirement in 1993.

In 1958, Dan married Karen Danielson in Roland. They were blessed with four children, Mark, David, Julie and Chris.

Surviving Dan is his wife, Karen, and his children and their families, Mark (Tammy), Rylin, Logan and Lily; David (Kari), Leah and Hanna; Julie (Bruce), Taryn and Samantha; and Chris (Ann). Also surviving Dan are his siblings, Richard (Linda), Paul (Diane), Anna (Hank), Amy (Bill), Fred (Rita), Bob and (Sharon); three aunts; and many cousins, nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jim.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Mary Greeley Foundation, Israel Family Hospice House or to a memorial established by the family in Dan's memory.

Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care,
292-(CARE) 2273, is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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