Education (Master's '67)
Silver Taps NotificationDonald "Don" Jensen '67 February 6,
2014 1:54 PM
(Published in) The Bryan-College Station Eagle (on) February 56,
2014
Jensen, Donald
September 1, 1932 – February 4, 2014
Donald Jensen passed away on February 4, 2014 surrounded by
his family. A visitation for friends and family will be held from 5:
00-8:00 pm, Friday, February 7 at Callaway-Jones Funeral
Home, 3001 South College Ave, Bryan, Texas.
Don was born on September 1, 1932 in McKeesport, PA to
Elizabeth and Vincent Jensen. He was a man that always valued
hard work starting from his early jobs as a paperboy and gas
station attendant to later becoming a teacher, and working at the
National Science Foundation and the Atomic Energy Commission.
He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1952 at the age of 20
and served his country proudly for over 39 years, retiring as a
Senior Chief Petty Officer in 1991. He had enlisted as a
Boatswain’s Mate and finalized his career as Flight Director on
the USS Lexington, where he became a plank owner during the
Korean War. He later became a dedicated member of the
American Legion Post #159. As an entrepreneur, he started a
real estate business that he grew and passed on to his sons all
the while earning many degrees starting at the University of Ohio
and ending at TAMU.
Don always loved meeting new people but especially enjoyed
time shared with his large family. He is proceeded in death by his
parents Elizabeth Jensen Vukovcan and Vincent Jensen, sister
and brother-in-law, Claire and Bucky Painter, and great grandson
Garrett Haney. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law,
Janice and Robert Swartz as well as his 9 children, Connie
Janac, Barbara Hulsey, Susan Jimerson, Jo Jensen, Robert
Jensen, James Jensen, Erik Jensen, Andrew Jensen, Karina
Zugaj and their spouses and his companion, Wilma Green. He
was the proud grandfather of 13 grandchildren, and 15 great-
grandchildren. He will be sorely missed; even the tricks he would
play on his children, which will continue to be passed down to
future generations in his memory.
The family would like to thank Brazos Valley Hospice for their
support during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests donations may be made to the American Legion Post
159, 101 Waco Street, Bryan, 77801 or Hospice Brazos Valley,
502 W. 26th Street, Bryan, 77803.
Some of the things I remember about Don. Don was
always a live wire in that he was very energetic and always
willing to get things done. He was our intramural director and did
a great job of keeping us up to date with football, baseball, golf
and tennis. Oh yes, and wrestling. At the end of our Academic
year, Roger, Richard completed their courses and it was
necessary for us to give up our apartment.I still had one course
that I needed in order to complete my degree so Don Allowed
me to stay at his place for the few weeks I had left....of course
for a reasonable price. Don's place was in Bryan and I
remember little about it other than I was given an upper bunk.
Don had applied for a job with Texas A&M to be the touring
person for THIS ATOMIC WORLD. The job entailed going to
various schools throughout Texas and performing demos. The
one I remember his using the Van de Graaff Generator. This is
the one he used when he came to my school during the 1967
school year. I was surprised and delighted to be able to see Don
give his excellent demos. The kids got a real kick out of touching
the dome and watching the volunteers hair stand up. This all
happened at Sam Houston High school (at the time the largest
high school in Houston) where I taught for 6 years after I left
Texas A&M. It is also where I met my wife of 47 years. I
remember one of Don's children, I thin the youngest was using
braces on his legs. Does anyone remember this?
Silver Taps NotificationDonald "Don" Jensen '67 February 6,
2014 1:54 PM
(Published in) The Bryan-College Station Eagle (on) February 56,
2014
Jensen, Donald
September 1, 1932 – February 4, 2014
Donald Jensen passed away on February 4, 2014 surrounded by
his family. A visitation for friends and family will be held from 5:
00-8:00 pm, Friday, February 7 at Callaway-Jones Funeral
Home, 3001 South College Ave, Bryan, Texas.
Don was born on September 1, 1932 in McKeesport, PA to
Elizabeth and Vincent Jensen. He was a man that always valued
hard work starting from his early jobs as a paperboy and gas
station attendant to later becoming a teacher, and working at the
National Science Foundation and the Atomic Energy Commission.
He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1952 at the age of 20
and served his country proudly for over 39 years, retiring as a
Senior Chief Petty Officer in 1991. He had enlisted as a
Boatswain’s Mate and finalized his career as Flight Director on
the USS Lexington, where he became a plank owner during the
Korean War. He later became a dedicated member of the
American Legion Post #159. As an entrepreneur, he started a
real estate business that he grew and passed on to his sons all
the while earning many degrees starting at the University of Ohio
and ending at TAMU.
Don always loved meeting new people but especially enjoyed
time shared with his large family. He is proceeded in death by his
parents Elizabeth Jensen Vukovcan and Vincent Jensen, sister
and brother-in-law, Claire and Bucky Painter, and great grandson
Garrett Haney. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law,
Janice and Robert Swartz as well as his 9 children, Connie
Janac, Barbara Hulsey, Susan Jimerson, Jo Jensen, Robert
Jensen, James Jensen, Erik Jensen, Andrew Jensen, Karina
Zugaj and their spouses and his companion, Wilma Green. He
was the proud grandfather of 13 grandchildren, and 15 great-
grandchildren. He will be sorely missed; even the tricks he would
play on his children, which will continue to be passed down to
future generations in his memory.
The family would like to thank Brazos Valley Hospice for their
support during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests donations may be made to the American Legion Post
159, 101 Waco Street, Bryan, 77801 or Hospice Brazos Valley,
502 W. 26th Street, Bryan, 77803.
Some of the things I remember about Don. Don was
always a live wire in that he was very energetic and always
willing to get things done. He was our intramural director and did
a great job of keeping us up to date with football, baseball, golf
and tennis. Oh yes, and wrestling. At the end of our Academic
year, Roger, Richard completed their courses and it was
necessary for us to give up our apartment.I still had one course
that I needed in order to complete my degree so Don Allowed
me to stay at his place for the few weeks I had left....of course
for a reasonable price. Don's place was in Bryan and I
remember little about it other than I was given an upper bunk.
Don had applied for a job with Texas A&M to be the touring
person for THIS ATOMIC WORLD. The job entailed going to
various schools throughout Texas and performing demos. The
one I remember his using the Van de Graaff Generator. This is
the one he used when he came to my school during the 1967
school year. I was surprised and delighted to be able to see Don
give his excellent demos. The kids got a real kick out of touching
the dome and watching the volunteers hair stand up. This all
happened at Sam Houston High school (at the time the largest
high school in Houston) where I taught for 6 years after I left
Texas A&M. It is also where I met my wife of 47 years. I
remember one of Don's children, I thin the youngest was using
braces on his legs. Does anyone remember this?
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