Melvin L. Jensen

March 26th, 1919 - October 2nd, 2010

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Melvin L. Jensen, 91, of Winterset went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 at the Winterset Care Center South surrounded by his loving family.
A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 5th at Ochiltree Funeral Service & Aftercare in Winterset, where the family will be present to receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 6th at the Fairview Church near Stuart. Burial will be in the Fairview Church Cemetery and memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.ochiltree.com.
Melvin Lester Jensen was born on March 26, 1919 in Kirkland, Iowa, the son of Peter and Edna (Miller) Jensen. His marriage to Ruby Ahnen took place on December 17, 1939 in Creston and to this union five children were born, Zella, Joyce, Joanne, Betty and Bobby.
Melvin was a farmer all of his life and with Ruby by his side they worked the land and raised their children instilling in them a strong work ethic. He was also employed by Solar Air Craft in Des Moines to help subsidize his farming so he could support his family. He also drove a stock truck for several years but his true love was the farm. He and Ruby lived on farms in Madison and Adair County until 1981 when they retired and moved to Winterset.
He was a devoted member of the Fairview Church south of Stuart for many years and was involved with many church activities. Melvin would relax by hunting and fishing which he did up until he turned 90.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Zella (Bob) Studer of Ames; Joyce (Paul) Binns of Winterset; Joanne (Dale) Akin of Johnston; Betty (Dennis) Lauer of Winterset; Bobby (Penny) Jensen of Nevada; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; a sister, Lettie Loper of Council Bluffs and 2 sisters-in-law, Nadine Jensen of Council Bluffs and Maxine Jensen of Winterset.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ruby (Ahnen)Jensen on July 1, 1990; 2 grandsons, Little Bob and Bryan Jensen; and 5 brothers, Leo, Leland, John, Ed and Otis Jensen.

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	Name	Melvin L. Jensen
	Date of Birth	March 26th, 1919
	Date of Death	October 2nd, 2010

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	Funeral Home	Ochiltree Funeral Service
	Address	1823 North John Wayne Drive Winterset IA 50273 United States

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Julia Hunt published a tribute .

19 years ago our daugher moved into a house beside Melvin's and he quickly became a member of the family.He was a kind,gentle,loving faithful and cherished friend to those blessed to have known him. Heaven is a sweeter place now with Melvin finally home. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten.


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Rachel Dudley published a tribute .

Bob and family, I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort and solace in sharing your fond memories of your dad with one another.


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Debengelhardt published a tribute .

Bob and family - very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He will surely be missed by all. May you find comfort and peace in knowing God's plan not just for Melvin but for all who love the Lord. I will not be able to make it Winterset but my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. God Bless!


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Nancy And Randy Marsh published a tribute .

Jensen Family, If we were to look in the dictionary, under the word 'Christian', we would find a picture of Melvin. He was such an inspiration to so many! Randy and I were so blessed to be able to call him our friend. We know that he's been reunited with his wife and brothers ... and is looking down on us with a smile. He will be missed by so many. Keeping you in our prayers, Nancy and Randy Marsh


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Kathy Book published a tribute .

Our thoughts are with you in your loss. My mother was Gen Melroy from the South Care Center. Sorry to see the loss of another resident that they will miss in their family. We will be thinking of you as you proceed without him.


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Lori Whelchel published a tribute .

How can I find the words to even begin to express the person Melvin was. He touched my life in such a way that it has changed who I am. He has made my faith stronger and my heart warmer. He was always there for me, for a shoulder, a tear, and always laugh. Melvin was the type of person that knew no stranger. Thanl you for sharing him with me..


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Kelly Puffer published a tribute .

My best to the family during this terrible time. Grandpa Jensen will be missed greatly, but I know he's in a better place now, and that he has Grandma Ruby with him once again, and they'll be enjoying their time with Bobby John and Bryan. All my love. ~Kelly


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Alisa Akin published a tribute .

My grandpa is @ peace and no longer in pain. He is in the hands of the dear lord and able to be with his loving wife, Ruby(grandma) again. I love you. Your granddaughter, Alisa Akin


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