Obituary of Eldon Marion Jensen

We are saddened to announce the passing of Eldon Jensen of Regina, SK at the age of 93.

Eldon lived a long, full life. He enjoyed family, friends, music, dancing, travelling, baseball, curling, card playing, camping, and playing his fiddle. Eldon was a skilled carpenter and built beautiful oak furniture That will be treasured forever by family and friends alike. He loved camping and owned many trailers. The first one was built right in his garage. Trips to Kenosee and Penticton became annual rituals.

The story of Eldon’s early life was written in his book “Shinny on the Slough” from his days growing up around Ogema. He worked most of his life with Firestone Tire ending his career in Winnipeg. Eldon was a key member of the Prairie Ramblers. They performed all over Saskatchewan and they recorded two CDs which were loved by many. He was actively involved and took leading roles in the United Church, the Central Lions Club and the Lions band. He and Jean enjoyed many trips together. They travelled all over Canada, the USA and Europe.  They even went to Hong Kong to represent the Lions Club at an Annual Convention as the District Governor.

Eldon was predeceased by his wife Beatrice Jean; his parents, Johanne and Ester; siblings Helen, Margaret, James, Douglas, Wilfred, Laverne and Allen; grandson Alexander Lalonde; and great-grandson Jimmy Walker. He is survived by daughters Shirley (Don) and Lois (Joseph); grandchildren Justin (Lindsay), Matthew (Val), Kristin (Chris), Richard (Georgie) Katherine (Lincoln); great-grandchildren Evan, Brett, Caleigh, Jason and Daniel; as well as his by brother Robert and very special friend Marion. He had numerous nieces and nephews who will remember him with loving memories – especially Dwight who spent many hours with him.

He lived his last two months at College Park because his cancer had made it difficult for him to continue living on his own.

A family interment will take place in Ogema in the near future. Donations in Eldon’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides (www.dogguides.com).