Royce Edwin Jensen Sr.

Nov. 7, 1938 - May 25, 2015

Date of Service: Jun. 1, 2015

Royce Edwin Jensen Sr. 76 of Rupert passed away May 25, 2015 of natural causes. Royce was born November 7, 1938 in Rupert, Idaho to Harvey A. Jensen and Evelyn V Jensen. Royce served in the U.S. Army and National Guard for 20 plus years, he also went to Boise State University where he received a degree in Refrigeration and AC. He worked in the meat packing industry throughout his life, owned and operated Jensen Meat Inc. Royce was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He enjoyed motorcycling and was a member of the Idaho Motorcycle Club and was the President for four years.
Royce is survived by his wife Nancy Jensen. Children Michael Jensen, Royce Jensen Jr., Mark (Jayne) Jensen, Terry McCann, Trish Mass, Brian Jensen, Dirk (Karen) Jensen, Lorena (Dennis) Hughes, Teresa Kellems, Kim (Adam) Vega, and Phillip (Kim) Garcia, 33 Grandchildren and 30 Great Grandchildren. Brothers Delwyn Jensen, and Gene (Ann) Jensen and sisters Renee Sanders and Darlene Gray. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister and one grandson.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2013 at the Rupert LDS 1st Ward Chapel. Viewing for family and friends will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Hansen Mortuary and for one hour prior to the services at the church. Services will conclude with military rites at the Rupert cemetery. Services are under the direction of Hansen Mortuary.

Funeral Service
Date of Service: Jun. 1, 2015