Donald Keith Jensenius May 19, 1929 February 15, 2013 Those we love dont go away They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved and missed and very dear.Donald Keith Jensenius, 83, of Nederland passed away February 15 in Tyler County. He was born in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. He was a marine engineer and retired from Texaco and the Marine Engineer Beneficial Association. Don was a brilliant man and a member of American MENSA Society LTD. He was especially proud of his Norwegian heritage where he spent some of his youth. He has lived in Nederland since 1961. Don enjoyed going to his lake house at Ivanhoe, an A frame which he designed and built with his wife and sons. He designed and built motorized Christmas decorations that he displayed to the delight of his children and grandchildren it was an often complimented favorite in our community. He also designed and built awardwinning parade floats for many years. Don was preceded in death by his parents Olaf Normann and Alice Farr Jensenius of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, brother Bob Jensenius of Detroit, Michigan, and beloved son Billy Rush of Nederland. He is survived by his wife Juanita Nita Johnson Jensenius of Nederland his children Tony DeMonte of Nederland, Christy DeMonte Edlin of Austin, Bobby Rush of Nederland, Donna Jensenius Moore of Nederland, Alisa Jensenius of Kemah. Grandchildren, Sunni Moore Price and Richard Price of Nederland, Rob Rush of Los Angeles, Chelsea Rush of Austin, Zech Rush of Nederland, Taylor Rush of Austin and Layla Rush of Nederland. Brother Ray Jensenius and his wife Pat of Orlando. A private family gathering was held on Sunday, February 17. Don was cremated and a celebration of life to honor him will be held at a later date. Memorial donations can be made in his name at Boys Haven of America P.O. Box 5815 Beaumont Tx 77726 or St Charles Alter Society 130 Hardy Ave. Nederland Tx 77627 Fair winds and following seas. We will miss you Paw Paw.
Condolences
Margaret Huff Ronquille
February 26, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I especially remember one very extraordinary float designed by Mr. Jensenius that was carefully decorated by a bunch of little women and transported us Around the World. Amazing
Diane Bowen
February 22, 2013
Dear Nita,We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We are praying that God will keep you and your family in his warm embrace and lots of wonderful memories to help you through this most difficult time. Remember, we are here if you need anythingWe love you so much,Dean, Diane, Jill Bowen
Kim Tucker
February 21, 2013
Dear Nita,I am sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I Love You, Kim
Nederland Library Staff
February 21, 2013
Dear Ms. Nita and Tony,We are going to miss our library visits with Mr. Jensenuis May you and your family be comforted by love and prayers. Thank you for your friendship.....The girls, Noah Jake
Stephen B. Childress
February 21, 2013
I Pray for everyone in the family for the loss of Don, be strong trust in the Lord
Jeannie, Leonard, Dillon Lapoint
February 20, 2013
Prayers and condolences to you and your family. You are in our prayers and thoughts.Love ya Ms Nita
Fr. Kevin L. Badeaux
February 19, 2013
Dear Nita,Prayers and condolences to you and your family. I concelebrated the Mass for the Womens Guild with Fr. Dan and Fr. David and offered my intention for Donald. May he rest in peace.Yours in Christ,
Fred Josephson
February 19, 2013
My heart and prayers go out to all of you in this time of such tragic and deep loss. The love that you all share as a family will help see you through this terrible time. God be with you.