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Evan D. Jenson
05/06/1933 — 09/01/2008
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Delta, Utah
Evan D. Jenson
Evan D. Jenson, son of Dewane and Nettie Hyde Jenson, was born on May 6, 1933 in Delta, Utah and passed away September 1, 2008 in Richland, WA.
He attended school in Brigham City Utah. He served in the Air Force as a meteorologist from 1956-1960. He received BS and MS degrees from Utah State University and a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University in Chemistry. He married Ann Nelson in 1954 in the Logan LDS temple. They have four children.
He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, serving recently as the Multi-Regional Emergency Response Communications Services Coordinator, linking ham radio operators in WA, OR, AL, and northern CA. He was active in Amateur Radio organizations and taught many ham courses. He was employed at Hanford as a research scientist for 42 years. He was a Master Gardener and taught children about trees and also listened to 1st graders as they learned to read at Jason Lee school.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ann; by his children Doug Kathy, Kaylene Doug Kane, Mary Lynn Will Talbot, and Gary Becky; by his sister Marilyn Del Price; and by 14 grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents, sister Rose Marie Knudson, and two granddaughters.
A viewing will be held Friday, Sept 5, from 6-8 PM at Einan's. Services will be held Saturday, Sept 6, at 2 PM at the LDS Stake Center, 1720 Thayer Drive in Richland, with viewing at 1 PM at the church.
In lieu of flowers, consider donating to Benton County ARES, which is a ham radio volunteer group who donate their time, expertise, and equipment free of charge to give support to disaster relief organizations. Mail to Rick Edwards, 5206 Holly Way, West Richland WA 99353.
Hi Sister Jenson,
We are sorry to hear of Evan’s passing. He was one of those gentle giants. I sincerely appreciate all that he did for my parents. He truly was one of my dad’s best friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dick Wing and Family
You touched the hearts of meny. The 34 years I have known you both at work and thru the Ham community were blessed by your friendship. Togeather we are responsable for well over 100 new hams in the area. The meny hundreds of hours spent teaching classes and working events and disasters of some kind. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
73’s Mike & Carol Tesky
Evan will be dearly missed by the Ham radio community. I had the priveledge to work with Evan on several ARES projects and classses.
Evan was one of the most unselfish people I have ever met. Rest in Peace.
73s
Evan was a great person, a great neighbor. I will miss our “backyard fence visits”. I loved to hear him talk about watching all the children play in my backyard and their escapades. I still think he used his chemist knowledge to kill that one shrub that blocked his view of the kids! He always had a smile especially when he greeted everyone at church. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Ann, and the family.
Dear Evan,
Thanks for accepting me as part of the family, for adoring your grandchildren, and for raising the most amazing son. I will cherish the science experiments, the late night talks and advice, the reading with kids on your lap, the swiskering and the much laughter you brought to our home and family. You will be dearly missed!
Love,
Becky
Evan was such a kind caring man, he was patient, and had a positive attitude. He loved his family so much and was very proud of all their accomplishments. He adored his wife Ann, and was so very proud of all beautiful things she made, and all the time it took her to do those.
His positive influence to new hires and his ability to have a soft touch in teaching will be greatly missed.
Iâll miss my friend of so many years. My heartfelt sympathy to Ann and the family. May all the wonderful memories flow to you during this very difficult time of sharp edged grief. God has a new angel, that will watch over you and protect you until you meet again
Thanks for letting me helping out.
I had the honor of meeting Evan a couple of times & he was Mr. Ares on the Ham Radio. I will miss him leading the operation. He was the best. God Bless the family who are in my prayers. He wasn’t looking forward to changing times at Church this week. God Speed Evan.
W7VFO
Carl Franklin
I still and always will remember the kind, gentle way that Evan treated me when Mother passed away and we went to Utah to pick up the Whitesides!!
Love, Tom
I had the privilege of working with Evan in ARES. He was one of those “gentle giants” that we have the privilege of knowing while we are on this earth.
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