Leonard Jensen

Leonard Jensen, 81, a longtime resident of rural Brayton/Atlantic area passed away on Friday, July 1, 2005 at the Salem Lutheran Home in Elk Horn. Leonard was born, August 23, 1923, the son of Soren Jensen and Elizabeth M. Petersen, on his parents" farm west of Exira, Iowa. He was confirmed at the Oak Hill Lutheran Church west of Brayton, Iowa. He attended rural school at Oak Field # 6 west of Brayton. Leonard then started farming with his dad, brothers, and sister. They lived and farmed on several farms in the Brayton area. In 1957 they purchased their present farm. Leonard"s brother, Emory, farmed there two years. In 1959 siblings, Leonard, Edna, Otis and their dad moved on. Otis still lives on the farm.Leonard was very dedicated to his farming operation, taking care of the grain and hog operation. In 1993 Leonard retired from farming for health reasons. He enjoyed going to Atlantic several times during the week seeing his various friends, young and old. Also having coffee at home with his friends and neighbors who came to visit.Survivors include his sister, Edna of the Salem Home; his half-sister, Ione Brown and her husband, Kenneth and family from Waterverliet, Michigan; his brother, Otis Jensen from rural Atlantic (west of Brayton) and his friends and relatives from the surrounding area. Preceding Leonard in death were his parents, step mother, Margaret, his brother, Emory Jensen and his sister-in-law, Emory"s wife Gladys Jensen.Funeral InformationIN LOVING MEMORY OFLeonard JensenBorn August 23, 1923West of Exira, IowaENTERED INTO REST July 1, 2005at the age of81 years, 10 months, and 8 daysFUNERAL SERVICEWednesday, July 6, 20052:00 P.M.Elk Horn Lutheran ChurchElk Horn, IowaOFFICIATINGPastor Keith MenterElk Horn Lutheran ChurchElk Horn, IowaMUSICAL SELECTIONSThe Lord"s Prayerby Pastor Keith MenterHow Great Thou Artby the congregationBEARERS Bruce Hoegh Vernie Venteicher Everett Brown Earl Brown Darrall Christensen Rob NymandHONORARY BEARERS Robert Nymand Sr. Merlyn Hansen Herb Hansen Howard Christopherson Harold Hoegh Calvin Hoegh FLOWER COMMITTEEHerb and Gloria Hansen Darrall and Joyce ChristensenBob and Pat NymandINTERMENTElk Horn Lutheran Church CemeteryFollowing the committal, Leonard's family will join friends for a luncheon back at the church fellowship hall.