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Jön Larry Sidwell “Sid” Jenson died of Parkinson’s Disease in his home in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 27, 2024 at 88 years of age. He was born October 20, 1935 on a farm in Rexburg, Idaho. His parents were Neils Christian Jenson and Maggie Irene Wayman. He graduated from Madison High School in 1953 and went on to study Agronomy at Ricks College and then graduating with a BS in Crop Science and Agronomy from Utah State University in June of 1962. He was a Corporal in the US Army National Guard in Idaho.
He played basketball at Ricks College and Utah State University where he’s in the Athletes Hall of Fame. He continued to play basketball in the Senior Olympics competing all over the world for the USA team, winning 15 gold medals until he was 78 years old.
In 1959, he met Katherine Miller at Ricks College during her half-time band performance at a football game. Sid served a 2-year mission for the LDS church in Sydney, Australia. While there he played on the Mormon Yankee Basketball Team. After his mission Sid and Katherine married in the Idaho Falls Temple on July 21, 1961 and went on to have 7 children: Daedre Anne, Jacqueline, Julie Kaye, David Sidwell, Katherine Janette, Jared Miller, and Brett Julian.
With his Chemistry and Agronomy education, Sid was a successful farmer and rancher in Roberts, Idaho on Silver Ridge Ranch. He served as a bishop twice, then a stake president, and high councilman in Idaho. He served three missions with his wife, Katherine for the LDS church at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, Jesup, Georgia, and the Family History Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. He also served faithfully as an ordinance worker in the Idaho Falls Temple and Salt Lake Temple.
Sid was Jefferson County Farmer of the Year, President of the Rigby Rotary, Eastern Idaho Alumni President for Utah State University, State Director of Farm Bureau, President of Jefferson County Farm Bureau, Delegate for the Idaho State Republican Party for two Presidents in 1972 and 2000, Ricks College Snow Society Board Member, and Chairman for the Jefferson County Planning Board.
Sid was preceded in death by his father, Neils C. Jenson, mother, Irene Wayman Jenson, brothers, Grant Wilbur, Neils Everett, Lynn, and sisters, Carol Joy, Twila, and Iris, and granddaughter, Mercedes. He is survived by his sister, Lucy and brother Kent, his wife, Katherine and their seven children. Sid has 25 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Services will be held at the LDS church at 135 A Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84103 on Saturday, Aug 3, 2024 at 10:00 am with a viewing at 9:00 am MST. There is a viewing at Larkin Mortuary on Friday, Aug 2, from 6-8pm at 260 East South Temple in Salt Lake City. There will be a graveside service with Full Military Rites at Iona Cemetery in Idaho Falls, Idaho on August 3, 2024 at 5:00pm MST. A recording of the service may be viewed by clicking the "Watch Service" button above.
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A great man and a great patriarch. Another friend on the other side of the veil. He raised amazing children particularly my dear friend Jared. I have met his sisters and a brother and truly the fruit shows the quality of the tree. I love your family and pray for peace and harmony for all his posterity in all this telestial traffic among us. Love and blessings to the family. I apologize in advance for being committed to caring for my mother this Saturday. Love
Stace Lind
Dear Katherine and family,
Many good memories of association with your family in years past.
My condolences at this time of separation.
I’ll miss you grandpa. You were an amazing father, son, husband, and especially grandpa. Love you❤️
So sorry for your loss. It was our privilege to be Home Teachers to Dear Brother and Sister Jensen when we lived at Canyon Road Towers,. We wish you all the Lords blessings.
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Sid. He was such a good man and great example. I so much loved both of your parents. I’m sorry I won’t be able to attend the funeral . I would love so much to see you all. Much love to your family.
Dear Jacqueline Jenson,
Rebeca and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of your beloved Father, Jön Larry Sidwell "Sid" Jenson. Please accept our most heartfelt condolences, and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this profoundly challenging time.
We didn’t know Brother Jenson in person, but we can imagine his remarkable life, marked by devotion, kindness, and unwavering faith in the Lord. His legacy of love and service to his family and community will stand as a testament to the virtuous life he led, embodying the teachings of Jesus Christ.
During moments of loss, we are reminded of the eternal truths taught by our Savior, Jesus Christ, about life, death, and the promise of resurrection. May you find solace in the assurance of our Heavenly Father's plan of salvation and the reunion it promises us with our loved ones. It is our prayer that you and your family will feel the comforting embrace of our Heavenly Father during this time of mourning, and that the Holy Spirit will bring you peace and understanding.
As you reminisce about Brother Jenson's life, may you be strengthened by the love that surrounds you, not only from those near you but also from your church family who stands with you in support and fellowship.
We are reminded, especially in moments such as these, that our Heavenly Father is intimately familiar with the pain of loss. He has assured us, "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted." (Matthew 5:4; 3 Nephi 12:4). May this divine promise bring you peace during this tender time.
In closing, we pray that the Lord will bless you with comfort, strength, and an abundance of peace. May the cherished memories of Brother Jenson's love and light continue to inspire and guide you all.
With the deepest sympathy and love,
Rebeca and Jose Alonso