Thomas Jensen

Thomas Jensen, 78, of Ottawa, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at his home.

Mass of Christian burial will be on Tuesday, December 27, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, at 10:00am, with Rev. Gary Caster officiating. Burial will be in St. Columba Cemetery.

Thomas was born October 6, 1944, in Portland, Oregon, to Alvin and Mary (Heighway) Jensen. He married Francine Aubry on May 24, 1965 at St. Francis in Ottawa.

Tom attended Ottawa High School and later joined the Army Reserve. After his time in the Army, he began his career working on bridges for IDOT. In his free time he enjoyed boating and water skiing, mowing lawns, and attending the DePue Boat Races.

He is survived by his wife, Francine; his children, Michael (Kristin) Jensen and Peggy (David) Baxter; his grandchildren, Zander and Garret Baxter; and his siblings, David and Wally Jensen and Nancy Sanders. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorials may be directed to St. Francis or a charity of the donors choosing.