James "Jim" R. Jensen
March 18, 2020
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James R. Jensen, 75, passed away on March 18, 2020, in Des Moines. He was born in Waterloo, Iowa on September 4, 1944, the son of Roy and Ruth Jensen.
Jim graduated from Waterloo West in 1962. He attended UNI for two years and earned a degree in anthropology from the University of Iowa. Jim attended court reporting school and worked in Creston as well as other various cities in Iowa. Most recently, he did secretarial/clerk work for the State of Iowa Department of Revenue until his retirement in 2012.
Jim enjoyed going to the library, the Drake observatory, jogging, reading books and studying calculus. In his free time he flew airplanes and gliders with his family. He was an avid Hawkeye fan and liked sports cars, including his own Mustang. Jim had a strong faith and loved going to church. He was incredibly proud of his two daughters. Above all, he loved his wife and children, and cherished spending time with them.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Julie; two daughters, Jessica Jensen (fiancé, Isaac Thompson) and Jenna Jensen; one brother, Richard Jensen; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister-in-law, Janis “Jan” Jensen.
A private graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 4-6 p.m., Monday, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Jim.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
L. ALLEN BEERS
03/23/2020
I've known Jim for many years. We sat together at the Drake Observatory at each lecture. He and I are Hawkeyes fans too. Often talked about the Iowa games and astronomy. I knew that Jim was a Christian man and looked forward to his Heavenly home one day. I'll see him there.
Dr Barbara Beatty
03/23/2020
Julie: I remember you well from Labor & Delivery at IMMC and extend my sympathy to you, Jessica, and Jenna. I know how proud you and Jim were of your daughters, and all their accomplishments, including music and swimming. They both are part of Jim's legacy.
Robert Hansen
03/22/2020
My sympathy to the Jensen family and pray God grant you peace and comfort. I am a classmate of Jims from West High. We went to school from kindergarten to graduation. I remember him well. Even before I read the full obituary, I remembered his father coming to Kingsley School to show and tell about what he did as a court reporter. Now, I see Jim followed his fathers career. I never forgot that day! May he Rest In Peace.
Paige Hamer
03/22/2020
Sending much, much love to the Jensens. So thankful for Jim and his family.
Mike Garrett
03/21/2020
Sorry to hear about Jims passing! My prayers are with his family ??
Ruby Hodges
03/19/2020
Our family is so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.. He was always a very nice and pleasant man..May he rest in peace, I'm sure he will be with you all in spirit forever !!