Henry August Michael Jenson passed away on Friday evening, January 9, 2015 after a brief stay in St. Anthony's Hospital, Esterhazy, SK. All but two of Henry's 85 years were spent near Churchbridge. He was born on the family farm, NW 24-21-33-W1, on December 22, 1929; the only son of August and Albertine (nee Bessel) Jenson and younger brother to sisters, Clarice, Imogene and Phyllis. Henry lived in town for all his school years and following Grade 12, he spent two years with the TD Bank. In the spring of 1951 he returned to his family homestead with his father and began his mixed farming career focussing on purebred Polled Herefords for the next 50 years. He enjoyed his cattle and prepared them for many shows and sales before dispersing in 1997. As a young adult Henry did a lot of duck hunting, some wood working, curling and played hockey. His love for hockey was life-long. He initially played with Bredenbury, a season with the Churchbridge Imperials in 1967 and later old time hockey. Of late, he loved watching his two grandsons, Jon and Myles play and last year, his great grandsons! 56 years ago, on December 20, 1958 Henry married Myrna Delle Vaughan in the Llewelyn district. They raised three sons - Noel Reid, Perry Vaughan and Earl August. Henry had an unwavering interest in his community and held positions in many organizations including the: Trinity Lutheran Church board, Church Senior Choir, Churchbridge Co-op board, Saskatchewan Wheat Pool board, 4-H Beef, Churchbridge Agricultural Society, Lions Club and the Historical Society. Henry and Myrna enjoyed a fair bit of traveling-a couple of trips to Europe and numerous trips to the U.S.A. and across Canada. They designed their new house in 1989 and were proud to receive a Century Farm Award in 2012. Henry is survived by his loving wife Myrna, sons, Noel (Maureen), Nena and Price; Perry (Kim), Kathleen, Jonathan (Britney), Myles (Jasmine) and Danielle; Earl (Donna), Kyla and Ashlyn; Great grandchildren, Damion and Riley Holstein, Kingsley Jenson and Adrianah Jenson; brother-in-law, Bob Fletcher and sister-in-law Janis (Bill) Cockell and several nieces and nephews. Henry was predeceased by his parents, August (1961) and Albertine (1947); sisters Imogene (2005) Fletcher, Phyllis (2008) and (Erwin) (2009) Nerbas and half sister, Clarice (1986) and (Jim) (1979) Salmon. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 from Trinity Lutheran Church in Churchbridge, Saskatchewan with Pastor Jeff Dul officiating. The organist, Vallery Putland, led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, "In The Garden", "The King of Love My Shepherd Is" and "What a Friend We Have In Jesus". The Urn Bearer was Henry and Myrna's God Daughter, Devona Putland. In accordance with Henry's wishes a private family cremation committal in the Churchbridge Town Cemetery will take place at a later date. Friends so wishing may make donations in Henry's name to the Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund or the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency as tokens of remembrance. Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, SK.
