James Haldane Jensen, the son of Herbert and Mildred (Schlamann) Jensen, was born on Nov. 30, 1950 in Superior, Nebraska. He died on May 16, 2024, at Brodstone Healthcare at Superior, Nebraska at the age of 73 years, 5 months, 16 days. Jim donated his body to medical research.
James was born at Brodstone Memorial Hospital in Superior, baptized at Salem Lutheran Church, confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran in Hardy, and a faithful member at Salem Lutheran. He served on the church council for a number of years. James grew up around Hardy but lived most of his life in Nelson until he could no longer be alone and had to move to Parkview Haven in Deshler for his last year and a half.
James attended Boys' State in 1968, and graduated from Hardy High School in 1969. He attended Western Technical School in Sidney graduating in 1976. As a young man at home, Jim broke horses. He was a self-taught mechanic and he enjoyed rebuilding a 1946 Fairchild airplane. Jim did a lot of flying as a crop duster and checking the Champlin Petroleum pipeline with Larry Boardman. Jim endured many "bumps" in his life. Jim was a faithful visitor to individuals in Good Samaritan Home and shut-ins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Mildred; brothers, John Jensen in 2005, Jesse Jensen in 2010, and Jay Jensen in 2020; and nephew, Christopher Karmazin in 2023.
Survivors include his siblings, Jerry (Gail) Jensen of North Platte; Jolene (Steve) Palandri of Utica; Serita (Darold) Karmazin of Lincoln, Nebraska; and sisters-in-law Merideth Jensen of Clay Center, Nebraska; Carolyn Jensen of Superior and Linda Jensen of Chester; nephews, Darren (Melanie) Jensen, Jason (Melissa) Jensen, Michael Jensen, Kevin (Karen) Jensen, Joel (Sandi) Jensen, Justin (Kelli) Jensen, Matthew Karmazin, and Garrett (Skye) Karmazin; nieces, Sarah (Rich) Hunt, Jenilee (Jordan) Harms, Aylin (Chris's wife) Karmazin, Korynn Smith and Holly (Zach) Keil; great nieces and nephews; other relatives and a host of friends.
His funeral will be held at 2 p.m., on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Salem Lutheran Church, rural Superior, with Ethan Feistner officiating.
Music will be "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" and "How Great Thou Art," with Sonia Schmidt as the organist.
Memorials are suggested to go to Salem Lutheran Church.
Condolences may be sent to Klawitter-Price Funeral Home, 446 South Main St., Nelson, Nebraska 68961 or in care of http://www.price funeralhomes.com.
Klawitter-Price Funeral Home of Nelson, Nebraska is in charge of the arrangements.
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