Donald Jensen

Donald Harvey Jensen, 69, of Elgin, passed away at his home, Friday, July 9, 2021, Donald was born in Newhall, California to Lillian Elnora Hoehn Jensen and Vernon Harvey Jensen on January 1, 1952.  He grew up in Elgin and began his career as a diesel mechanic for Elgin Butler Brick Company.  In 1980 he started working for Stewart & Stevenson in Houston, where he travelled the world to locations in Saudi Arabia, Africa, Central & South America, and Asia.  He repaired heavy equipment, ship engines, oil & gas production facilities, and commercial generators.  After 20 years at Stewart & Stevenson, he moved to Austin where he worked at Carr Lane Manufacturing before moving back to Elgin where he lived during his retirement years.

Donald is survived by his son, Donald Kenneth Jensen of Seattle, WA; daughter, Jennifer Diane Jensen of Houston, TX; three grandchildren Bryant, Kimberly, and Amber Holly; his mother Lillian Jensen; his brother Jim and wife Yola of Elgin.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.