Jay Jensen

Jay Dean Jensen, age 48, of Mobridge, died of liver and colon cancer on March 15, 2014 in Mobridge.

A Celebration of Life Service will be from 2:00-4:00 p.m., Sunday, May 25, 2014 at the Medicine Rock Senior Center in Gettysburg, SD.

Jay Dean Jensen son of LaVern and Ramona (Riley) Jensen was born in Jordan, MT, on November 24, 1965. After graduating in 1984 from Gettysburg High School, Jay attended Lake Area VoTech in Watertown with a degree in electronics. He then worked at Friedel's Music and Recreation in Mobridge. Jay enjoyed his time at the shooting range, lake and many other outdoor activities, but most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren. He showed patience and loved helping raise them.

Grateful to have shared his life are his mother, Ramona Beringer, step-father, Daniel Beringer who now reside in Mesa, AZ; brother, Eric Jensen and wife, PhuongLynh along with daughters, MaiLynh and VyLynh Jensen residing in Dalton, GA; sister, Taryl Jensen of Mesa, AZ with son, Kierre Jensen of Albany, NY; along with the love of his life, Tarena Wessel and her children, Naomi, Nathan and Shealon, grandchildren, Sierra, Zentaya, and Kyler Jay Wessel of Mobridge and Triston Kaiser of Spearfish, SD. Jay's four step brothers also survive him: Monte; Dave with wife Shawn and children, Will and Dani; Wayne with son Patrick of Sioux Falls; Chris with wife Andre and children, Andrew and Leah of Aberdeen. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles, cousins, and his many friends.

Jay is preceded in death by his father, LaVern (Chip) Jensen, grandparents, Oscar and Rose Schlenker, Hershal and Wilma Riley, Margaret Riley and Theda and Harold Jensen.

Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Jay’s arrangements.