Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Robert Roy Jensen passed away at his home in Palmer, Alaska, on Feb. 27, 2021, at the age of 91.
Graveside service will be Friday, May 21, 2021 at Grace City Cemetery, Grace City, N.D. Burial will be at the Grace City Cemetery, Grace City. Rev. Russ Christiansen will officiate the service, with special music by Carli Lies and Lexi Lies. Pallbearers are Greg Boyer, Rick Lies, Joel Lies and Patrick Lies. Military honors by Raymond B. Thorn American Legion, Post #30, New Rockford, N.D.
He was born in North Dakota on Jan. 2, 1930, to Henry and Ina Brown Jensen of Grace City, N.D. Robert married his high school sweetheart, Joan Jeanette McNeese, on March 20, 1952, in Carrington, N.D. Bob served in the Navy during the Korean War, where he was stationed in Coronado, Calif., and Japan. Bob and Joan moved to Palmer, Alaska, after his discharge. He joined the teamsters, working for several local companies and also on the Alaska Pipeline. Bob is known to be among the top 10 truck drivers in Alaska's history, helping to develop roadways from territory to statehood. He also mentored many young people along the way.
Bob's wife Joan died in 1974, and Bob retired at 55. He later married Maryann Canniff.
Survivors include Bob's sister, Melva (Pat) Boyle; sister-in-law, Marion Jensen; daughters, Ivy (Chuck) Kazda and Lola Jensen; and stepchildren, Bonita and Terry. Bob had 11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, plus numerous nieces and nephews in Alaska and the lower 48 states.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Ina; his wife, Maryann Canniff; his siblings, Shirley Geddes, Lloyd Jensen, Joyce Boyer, and Carol Lies; his daughter, Nancy Jacobson; and his granddaughter, Gabrielle Winchester.
Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home of New Rockford, N.D.
