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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
JENSON, Gerald Kingsley - It is with much sadness that the family announces the passing of a much beloved husband and father, Gerald Kingsley Jenson at the Grace Hospital on Thursday, February 23, 1989.
He is survived by his loving wife Dollena; his daughters, Barbara (Donald) Young, Kathleen Jenson and her husband Robert Brill; his son James and his wife Laura; four grandchildren, Cameron, Andrea, Terry and Cory; his sister Margaret (Ralph) Inglis; his brother Latham (alma) and his sister-in-law Doreen Holcombe. Gerald was predeceased by his parents, Earnest and Sarah.
Gerald was born in Calgary, September 15, 1923. He served in the Canadian Navy during the Second World War. Following his service in the Navy, Gerald began working for Canada Customs in Calgary. In 1969, he was promoted and transferred to Winnipeg and served for 45 years before retiring in 1988.
At his request cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 28 at 3:00 p.m. at the Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Ave.
The family would like to thanks Drs. Burns and Garwood and the staff at the Grace Hospital for their kindness.
In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made in his memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, Manitoba Division, 193 Sherbrook, R3C 2B7.
Chapel Lawn funeral Home in care of arrangements, photo 885-9715. Chapel in the Park
Ships served in: HMCS TECUMSEH - Enlisted 04 Nov 1942. Commenced Active Service 06 Jan 1943 as an Ordinary Seaman, RCNVR HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 19 Apr 1943 HMCS GIVENCHY - Drafted to GIVENCHY 19 Oct 1943 C.N.384 (HMCS WENTWORTH prior to commissioning) - Drafted to C.N.384 08 Dec 1943 HMCS WENTWORTH - Drafted to WENTWORTH 12 Dec 1943. Commissioning crew. * Rated Able Seaman 06 Jan 1944 HMCS SHELBURNE - Drafted to SHELBURNE 06 Aug 1945 HMCS TECUMSEH - Drafted to TECUMSEH 12 Aug 1945. Demobilized 27 Sep 1945
(GJ01) Documents from the Service File of Gerald Jenson (GJ02) Seaman G. K. Jenson and his father Captain Ernest Latham Jenson. Photo taken in Newfoundland for a recruiting drive - father and son serving (GJ03) Captain Ernest Latham Jenson - obituary for Ernest Jenson
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